Hard to believe we have been here 4 months already! With the hustle and bustle surrounding the Holidays and a busy schedule, the time just seems to be flying by.
Our days continue to be filled with visiting ministry partners, speaking at schools, fundraising and attending various events. And while we are seriously missing our family & friends in Kenya, we are also enjoying our time here and believe that God has a purpose for all that we are doing.
Below is a brief update of what's been going on the past few months.
Upon arrival, we were greeted by family & friends at the airport and later given a wonderful reception by our sister Sharon at Rocky Point Baptist Church.
William's first visit to the US consist of a number of "1st time experiences". From riding a roller-coaster, to boating on the lake, seeing snow, experiencing Halloween, decorating a Christmas tree, playing basketball, eating REAL pizza, seeing the Smoky Mountains and more....... the list goes on and on!
In October, we spent 5 days in Tupleo, MS with Global Outreach International attending the "Missionary Orientation and Training” (MOT). In addition to reviewing policies and procedure changes, we participated in exciting and informative teaching sessions that were both encouraging and educational regarding issues that can affect the longevity of our time in the mission filed. Issues like spiritual warfare, moral purity, culture stress, maintaining intimacy with God, setting personal & ministry priorities, establishing budgets and managing finances.
We have been invited to speak at several local schools since our arrival and have been so excited to share facts about Kenya and our ministry with American students. Below, William is talking to 6th graders at Lincoln Middle School. We have also addressed student's at Whitesburg Elementary, Jefferson County High School and Meadowview Middle.
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In November we attended the "Hearts on Fire" Youth Conference with the youth from Rocky Point Baptist Church. What a blessing to spend 3 days in Gatlinburg with such a great group of energetic and enthusiastic youth!
The weekend of January 22nd - 24th we were again blessed when invited to attend the Resurrection 2010 Youth Retreat along with the youth of Dandridge First United Methodist Church. A special treat during the Retreat,was being able to spend a few minutes with Pastor Hugh Kilgore and his wife Susette. Hugh was one of the founders of the Resurrection Youth Ministry and my Pastor years ago. It was under his leadership that I surrendered my life to Christ and I am eternally grateful to him and his family for modeling Christ's unconditional love!
There is much more to report and I will continue to update this post with events and pictures as the Internet will allow.
Blessings,
Denise
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