Have you ever felt that where you are at in life is just the place God wants you to be? That each day he is molding you into the person He desires for you to be? Well, I am at this point in my life. There is this excitement inside of me that I can’t explain. I am at peace and love the work I am doing. It is a joy to get to know my students- to teach them and in turn they teach me more about myself. Stability is beginning to take shape at Light and Power. We have a solid group of 12 guys working at the center ranging from ages 15 to 28. We had them each fill out application forms for the 2007 year and were touched by their stories, visions for the future, and desire to transform and help their community. There are still issues of deceit and lack of responsibility that we are praying through. We will not let Satan have a stronghold, so please join us in praying against the work of the enemy.
I have started to play soccer with some guys in Gatina on Mondays. They have welcomed me into their training sessions and even pass me the ball during scrimmages- unheard of if I played with guys in the States. Wednesday evenings I go to the YMCA and get my exercise playing squash. This is a great forum to meet Kenyan leaders that our friend Sammy brings from Nairobi Chapel. The other week I played a prominent lawyer who was in exile during the Moi regime because of his fight for justice. Too bad I didn’t realize this until after I beat him- next time I think I should let the older Kenyan man who has lived a tough life win.
Dave moved into a place a few streets over last weekend. Amber and I are keeping the extra room open for any visitors. All are welcome! We really feel blessed to have found such a great apartment- it is safe and an easy matatu ride to get to both Akiba and Light and Power.
At the end of January, I had the opportunity to meet with individuals working with Sports Outreach Ministries. Sports outreach is one of my true passions and I had a great time visiting Mukuru (another slum) with them this past weekend. They partner with an informal school (the students don’t even have the money to buy a uniform to go to public school) and help in teaching and provide porridge to the students each day (for some their only meal). On Saturdays, they gather the children for Bible lessons, games, and again porridge. It was great to see the work they are doing and I think we will be able to replicate some of it at Light and Power in Gatina. Also, once a month a support group for men and women with HIV/AIDS come together for a meeting, fellowship, and speakers. I had the opportunity to speak to them about the importance of community- basically I just encouraged them in what they were already doing. The organization also hosts soccer clinics and coach high school teams- I hope to help out once a week with coaching.
My family with the students my parents help support-Jane (class 6) and Seth (Form 1).
Also in picture are Jane’s uncles Alex and Geoffrey (in back).
All of us together for Christmas!
The joy of the girls at Mudzini Kwetu
Some of the animals seen during our Maasai Mara adventure Thanks for your amazing support!
Anne
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