Hello friends hope all is well. I have about 2 weeks left here in Kenya before we head back to the states. This means 2 more weeks of ministry opportunity. This also means 2 more weeks of experiencing the Lord's love in such a mighty way here in Kenya.
About 4 days ago I finished up my 3 week ministry assignment in the Mathare Valley slum of Nairobi Kenya. Leaving it had to be one of the hardest things I had done in a long time. I grew to love the teachers, the volunteers, and all 115 students of Naoith school. Being "Teacher Rich" to those kids for 3 weeks was absolutely an honor. This slum has captured my heart. I hope and pray earnestly that I will be led back here one day.
Kenya has been a trip full of first time experiences. Last weekend I had the opporunity to preach for the first time. It was a fantastic experience for me my friends. The Lord allowed me to see fruit from my message as someone in this church of fifty people decided to give his life to Christ. Seeing his tears as he stood up in front of the congregation accepting the love of Jesus was one of the most humbling experiences of my life. If I came to Kenya just to preach the gospel so that this man may experince life, love, and freedom in Jesus then the trip was worth more than anything else I could be doing with my summer. This day was the day I became "Pastor Rich" (bestowed upon me by my Kenyan brothers in the curch).
I love Kenya. Kenya has captured my heart.
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