Kenya stole our hearts

Kenya was an amazing experience. Like I had said in the previous post, I had looked forward to going back to Africa for the last five years. Landing in Kenya, we were greeted by the most amazing group of men from the Lutheran Church. We spent the next two weeks falling in love with Kenya, the church, the men and staff of the church and the culture. The weather was gorgeous, the land is beautiful and the people are even more amazing. We spent the two weeks working at the church in the slums playing with children, making home visits, and learning how the church is reaching the street boys and orphans in their area. It's heartbreaking and hope filling at the same time which is an odd thing to experience. We were blown away at the work this church is doing. Their gates are open and the courtyard is filled with orphans that wander in off the street, glue sniffing young men, women making crafts to support their womens ministry, pastors counseling, and a feeding program every day at 1 to feed kids that can't afford a meal for the day. It felt like a place that was welcoming, non judgemental and that just showered people with God's love daily. We came to serve and we ended up learning more than I could ever have given back. I don't think I have sang or clapped that much in two weeks time ever! I can't get enough of the unabandoned worship and passion and joy that they experience. In the midst of a lot of need and heartache, a group of people exists that know Christ's love and grace and SHARE it with their community. I feel blessed to have spent two weeks with them.