Eburru Rocks the House

Hi All! 
   We have only 4 days left in Eburru before we leave for Nairobi (where we will spend the last couple days). And I think I speak for the team when I say that we will each leave a little bit of our hearts here. We have each been privleged to play a role in bringing God’s kingdom to Eburru. Whether it’s leading a new brother or sister to Christ, strengthening the faith of the Church body, spreading AIDS awareness, or telling the ever-present children how much Jesus loves them. Please pray that we go about our last days with purpose, making the most of the opportunities God gives us and saying goodbye to the precious people here.

Blessings,

Shirley

 

also – our apologies for the lack of pictures – the computers here in Kenya are alot slower, making the process of adding pics impractical. You will have to wait to see the picutres when we all return home!

 

 

Chelsea Gilgenbach:  

Hey friends,

  On this trip we have been blessed with some awesome translators to help us reach these broken people in Africa. The word “translator” in this context means so much more than eliminating language barriers. They are all so madly in love and devoted to Christ, but one sticks out to our group more than the others. Jonathan (aka King Julius) has been the father of our entire team. He is constantly pouring his love into us, his children in Kenya. We got to all make him cards and celebrate Father’s Day with our Kenyan dad. Jonathan and his wife have been unable to have children of their own. So as much as he has truly blessed us, God has also provided us as a huge blessing to Jonathan. Our God is such an awesome God. I can’t wait to see you all in a week and tell you more. I love you Brandon and Kelly.

         Chelsea Gilgenbach

P.S. Daniel, Rachel says if you can get off work, PLEASE come to the airport.  

 

 

  God is doing so much in the city of Eburru. One way my heart has been tugged is for a little girl named Estena. My heart broke for this little girl from the moment I laid eyes on her. She was aboslutely beautiful but looked so empty inside. I did everything in my power to make Estena smile or laugh, but nothing worked. I have never seen a child seem so hopeless and empty inside.

  Yesterday at church, Estena came up to me with her arms stretched high. I picked her up, but she still looked at me with eyes shut to the world. I began praying that God’s love through me would somehow break through to this small child. After the church service, Estena came again, arms stretched high. As I held her tight and sang in her ear, she looked at me and smiled. When I left Estena, she was laughing and smiling ear to ear. A little love can change a person in big ways!

SIDENOTE: I love you Ben & family!

Krista

PS – Ashley says “Happy Father’s Day Mike.” and Happy Father’s Day KDG from KDG!

 

 

Jambo from Kenya! This is our last week in Eburru. I can’t even imagine leaving the people I have grown to love and minister to. My heart is so in love and broken for this place and these people. I have seen and experienced God in mighty ways over the past 3 weeks. Please be in prayer for our team to keep following the leadings and promptings of the Holy Spirit in these last 4 days. Also, please be in prayer for a man, Isaac, that Rachel and I have been sharing the Gospel with. He has big strongholds in his life; pray the Lord would break them and soften his heart. I cannot wait to share all the ways I have seen and experienced the Lord with my friends and family. All of your prayers have been felt, keep praying!

all my love –

Leigh

PS – KBO…I spoke with a baboon yesterday, and he told me that he was Rafiki’s body double in the Lion King…jealous! 

 

 

  Hello from Kenya! My time here has been awesome, and I can’t believe we only have 1 week left.

  I have been blown away by how welcoming everyone has been. We are constantly welcomed into the homes of the citizens of Eburru. They make us chai and listen as we share our stories and the gospel. There is such a sense of community here, and everyone is so willing to help out. Whether it was planting grass on a dam or picking up trash in the City Center, the people of Eburru have encouraged and praised us the whole way. THere is such a spirit of God here, and I can see Him on the faces fo the people we meet.

  I am looking forward to seeing everyone back in the States (especially my B), but I am really excited to see how God will wrap up our time here in Kenya. Hugs and kisses to all my friends, family, and kids.

  See you in a week!

Chelsey