Thank you for reading our blog... I enjoy being able to connect with you all the way from Kenya, Africa... from half way around the world we can feel your love and support through your comments and prayers.
We had a wonderful day! We knew that God was planning something BIG for our trip and today was The Day. We arrived at MBEWAU church and school at 10am and were greated with friendly smiles of our translators (mostly staff from the school).
Everyone divided into groups and went out to witness (hut to hut) and invite the people of the surrounding villages to the carnival that would be held at 3pm. Two hours later, we all came back to the school with excited stories of people accepting Christ into their hearts. 56 people were welcomed into the kingdom of God today and we rejoyced at being able to have a part in it, as I know the angels in heaven are!
I loved hearing the different stories... Pastor Haley said that it was just like "the old days" when the people were hungry for God. There's nothing better than knowing that you have had a postive impact in someone's eternity and you will see them again in heaven someday. Anyone that helped our team go to Kenya will one day see one of these that were saved. I know they will thank you for sending us. We all thank you for sending us.
The carnival started at 3pm. We had bounce houses (this is Africa and none of these kids had ever jumped on one before), camel rides, acrobats, face painters, balloon animals, a fishing booth, bucket toss, musical chairs, and several races. The kids came from everywhere and it was amazing. We also gave out over 100 pounds of candy, all donated from the generous people of our church!!!
I am about to go to bed, very happy with all that has happened today. Please be praying for the team and I as tomorrow will be our last day at MBEWAU. It's always hard to leave people that are so dear to my heart.
Thanks again for helping to give us the opportunity to be here right now.
Kim Hayes
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