We Made It!

At this moment, it is early Thursday morning, approximately 12:11am Kenyan time. We arrived in Kenya Tuesday night at 10pm. It was a blessing to reconnect with Pastor Robbie Gordon and his family. Robbie is originally from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and he has been in Africa for the past 13 years. When I came to Kenya two years ago, it was Robbie and his church, Living Water Christian Fellowship, who hosted our group. This trip my family and I will get to spend significant time with Robbie, his wife Elizabeth and their little girl Abigail as we will stay at their house throughout our time in Kenya. I began the book of 1 Thessalonians with Pastor Robbie's mid-week bible study group today, Wednesday. It was a blessing as I started with an introduction to the Pauline epistle and I also covered the first chapter.

Wednesday morning, I went to another ministry we worked with two years ago, Manna Bible Institute, and meet with George Mugaro. I will be teaching through the book of 1 Thessalonians beginning Thursday and hopefully I will complete the lecture series by next Tuesday. Pray for me as I minister to a new group of pastoral students and also re-connect with some students who were attending the school two years ago. Additionally, I will be speaking at the Sunday service for George's church, Satellite All Nations Gospel Church.

Carolyn, Kayla (my oldest daughter) and Elizabeth went to the Maasai land to minister to the Maasai women. Carolyn and Kayla went into the small huts of some of the Maasai women to speak with them and pray with them. Elizabeth also worked with the women from the tribe, memorizing scripture from Proverbs with the intent of turning the learned verses into a song. The Maasai women are incredible singers and they truly worship the Lord in Spirit and Truth! I pray that the Maasai will continue in their quest to outreach to the surrounding community.

Please pray for the following:

1. Peace within the country of Kenya. There was a recent bombing at large prayer meeting within the city limits of Nairobi. Approximately 6 people were killed with over 100 people injured. In addition, a pastor was killed over the weekend in front of his wife as he returned back to his church from a meeting.


2. The simplicity of the gospel is preached by pastors, understood by the Church and lived out by the saints.


3. That, we as a family, remain steadfast, faithful, compassionate and loving throughout our trip.

Peace and Blessings,

Merritt