Thanksgiving Fun

 

U.S. Update

God gave us a great trip back to the U.S. on Nov. 5th. We flew in to Charlotte, N.C. for a visit with Michael's Dad.  Next we spent time with Kellie's cousin's family in Huntsville, A.L.  This Thanksgiving week, we're in Fayetteville, GA with Kellie's parents and Michael old stomping grounds.  We look forward to seeing more family and friends in the coming weeks! We are so looking forward to the Thanksgiving holiday and all of that home-cooked traditional food!

We're all doing well. Missing our buddies in Kenya, but excited about the future God has planned for us. Thank you to all who have been faithfully praying for us. We haven't forgotten about Kenya - the kids at the home are doing well and finishing the school year this week.  Please be praying especially for Hillary as he takes his high-school entrance exam.  We're missing the kids dearly.

Christina showing off her new pajamas!

Michael's dad and the kids shelling peanuts.

Sunday after church.

Baptism Day

What a great time on the Lord's day!  We've celebrated our final Sunday here at the children's home by baptising the 22 children who this year have chosen to follow Christ.  The Kaptagat River will forever be remembered!  Thank you Jesus for providing us our salvation!

Grace of God Kids                                              Visiting Kids
Winnie K                                                             Sheila
Winnia A                                                             Gideon
Brenda                                                                 Felix
Eliud                                                                    Matthew
Vincent                                                                Sharon
Nickson                                                               Ian
Roy                                                                      Emmanuel
Teresa                                                                  Rogers
Sharon                                                                 Daniel
Eunice                                                                 Dennis
Christine
Ian



 

The river was high and muddy from recent rains.

The kids enjoyed extra swim time.

The Children Have Moved Into The House !

The kids spent their first night in the new house on Friday, Oct 26th!  Thank you Lord for your provision.  We all love it!

The boys settling in to a new room.

 

Eunice bunks with the Teresa and Christine..

 

View of the back right side of the Great Room. Footprints provided by the boys.

 

Front Wall View - love the heart banner from Jill.

Recent Praises!

Christina is thoroughly enjoying a visit
from her good friend, Layna.

God provided new school shoes and socks for all 17
of the kids at the children's home!  Thank you to the sponsors
who contributed towards that need.

The newest addition to the children's home is Nafula the cow!  Thank
you Morningview Baptist for the gift to the children, of their very own cow.
She's already providing about 10 liters of milk a day!

Books!  Thank you Falling Branch Elementary for donating
approximately 2,000 books to the children's home!  The kids are
SO excited to have something to read.  This is one of two
bookshelves full of great books.

Abigail enjoys a shopping trip with Mrs. Jill, Layna's Mom.
She named her new doll MacKenzie, after her cousin.  We're all
so blessed that the Webbs have come to Kenya to visit and serve
alongside us this week.  Thank you Chris, Jill, Layna, and Grace for your
sacrifice!  Your visit couldn't have been more perfectly timed.
God is good.

Coming Home to the U.S.!

 NEWS ALERT

Our family is preparing to return to the U.S. on November 5th to spend the holidays with family and friends.  At this point, we don't know when or if God will lead us to return to Kenya.  We'll be praying diligently to discern what the Lord would have us do next.

We appreciate all of you that have supported us through prayer, notes of encouragement, care packages, and financial contributions, as well as our 37 visitors who came and served along with us.  God has blessed us tremendously through you!  Thank you so much for lifting us up before the Father.  We want to give Him praise for being faithful to us during this past year in Kenya!  We  eagerly await to see where He calls us as we seek to glorify Him in all we do.  We hope you will continue to pray for us during this time of transition.

Effective immediately, we will no longer be receiving financial donations through the GOGCP.
We will continue to post here on the blog until we leave Kenya.  Afterwards, we would love to keep in touch via Facebook or e-mail.

In His hands,

Michael & Kellie Medlin

Psalm 27:14
"Wait for the Lord.  Be strong and take heart, and wait for the Lord."

Visit to a Handicapped Childrens Home

 On Saturday, we were privaliged to be able to visit with 35 children at the Kipiana home for physically disabled children. The children mostly have problems with their legs and spines and half of them are bound to wheelchairs. Despite their physical challenges, the children have a bright and positive attitude towards life and they are being taken care of very well by a very small team of people who have dedicated themselves their welfare.

Enjoying God's Blessings Together

Welcome to God's family Eliud! 9/28/12
Eliud with Pastor Titus and a friend

What a beautiful view the Lord let me enjoy in Kipkilion!

Thanks for your great help moving the blocks, boys!

"Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you,
who walk in the light of your presence O Lord." Psalm 89:15

Recent Pics

Gabriel has become a pretty good clown.  The local kids love the balloon animals and he's even learned to juggle.

We see this little guy everyday when we drive to the children's home but on this Sunday, he's come to visit.

 

A new picture of the children's home on Sunday.  It's getting very close to the painting stage and then the kids can move in.

Kellie's freshly killed and cleaned "jogo"

 

 

Our visit with a local "gogo" who we've assisted with building a local church.

Snapshots of fun with the kids!

Eunice piercing Winnie Kiptoo's ears

Below are several pictures of recent events.  We've had difficulty uploading things to the blog lately.  We apologize for the delay in postings. 

Thank you for continuing to pray for our family and the children at the children's home.  God hears and is faithful to answer!




The boys building a doghouse for Maggie the watchdog

Boys playing cards at their sleepover

Thank you GraceLife for the Sunday School materials! 
They loved making the sheep and learning about how Jesus is our shepherd.

Christine, Teresa, and Eunice modeling the earrings they designed.
Thank you for the supplies Ms. Marguerite!



Praise the Lord!  God is working in the hearts of the children. 
Sharon, Brenda, Eunice, Hillary, and Ian (not pictured) have recently
accepted Christ as their personal Savior!

Making jewelry with the girls



 



 



Christina playing the ukulele

Abigail in the sun



Winnie Awino

Benard, Dennis & Gideon

Michael & Monica Running Games

Girls Playing Jumping Game

Kellie with Winnie and Brenda

Happy Anniversary Michael!

Thank you for 17 years of adventure! Looking forward to many more as we follow God's will for our lives.

I love you,
Kellie

Jacob Has Become a Christian!

Welcome to God's Family, Jacob!

8/24/2012

Jacob with buddy Benard

More Pics From Recent Days

 

Drama from Grace Life Team

Abigail

 

Harry and Christine

GOGCP Kids Sing

Prai

se Team