Carnival Day at Injili

Wow! It is awesome to be here in Mombasa, Kenya! Today we met up with Bobby and Lisa Bechtel, missionaries serving here in Mombasa, and we headed to Injili Academy. When we first arrived there was a parent meeting being held by the government, so we were treated to some beautiful songs by some of the children in the Academy. I was overwhelmed with joy as the children sang "Ancient of Days". It amazes me that we are here, halfway across the world and we worship the same amazing God and can all praise Him in one universal language, singing!

After the singing we went into the villages and invited people to come to the carnival that we were having that afternoon and also shared the gospel with those who would listen! Two people gave their lives to Christ today!


Once back at the school we fed the children lunch then started the carnival activities. We had balloon animals, a ball toss, bounce houses, camel rides, a fishing game, and much more! We gave prizes and candy (or sweets as they call it here) to all of the children!
Then everyone gathered around for an acrobat/magic show and Brother Donald presented the gospel! It was a wonderful day and I am again overwhelmed at how welcoming and loving all of the Kenyan people are! God is already doing mighty things and I know He has much more in store for the days to come!! I can't wait!!

- Courtney Shwadlenak

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