Missions Blog

We were treated like rock stars today as we served at the AIC Zion school.

The children had an assembly for us where they performed poetry, songs, and dances. They followed our team members around all day wanting hugs and affection and asking many questions of us.

Here are a few highlights of each team member's day: Cody and Jonathan visited the grade 6 and 7 classes answering questions about the U.S. and asking the children questions about their culture. Cody also taught U.S. geography and the science behind seasons. 

Matthew and John led sports and games for much of the school during structured playtime. John also taught aviation basics to the year 4 class.

Tiffany spent time observing the grade 6,7,8 classes and made plans to teach geometry during her time here. The teachers are very excited for her to demonstrate methods for teaching geometry, and the children are equally happy to play with her long, blonde hair.

Ellie spent time with the grade 6,7,8 classes as well. She beautifully sang our national anthem for the children, and they, in turn, sang the Kenya national anthem. The children were equally enamored with Ellie"s long, curly hair. 

Karen and Cindy spent time in the younger children's classes helping the teachers check work, do lessons, and serve porridge for breakfast. Karen taught the children how to jump rope, and Cindy taught several songs and games. It was a fun, exhausting day!

We arrived in Kenya today after a very long flight, much dragging of luggage, and a few trips through security and then customs. It is amazing that our planes flew at speeds over 500 mph, and yet, it still required two flights with the second leg taking 13 hours to arrive in Kenya. It makes me realize how huge this world is that God has made, and yet, He controls it all.

We settled into the house where will be staying and then drove around the city to do a little shopping. This was a planned activity to keep us awake until the evening so we can adapt to the Kenya time zone. As our driver, David drove us around the city, we were excited to see baboons on the side of the road (and to see zebras in the distance on our earlier drive from the airport), as well as experience driving on the left side of the road through intense traffic and throngs of people.

David also took us to Kobe Tough. This is a business that provides work and a source of income for Maasai women who create clay beads and hand-sewn leatherwork and beading. We enjoyed seeing the ladies work, and they even treated the group to a spontaneous song and dance. After dinner, we all retired early to try to make up for the lack of sleep the last couple of days. Tomorrow we will head to AIC Zion School!!

Hello church, family!

Good evening from your church family in the Dominican Republic!