Jacob's 6th Birthday!

This may have been the last time we get to spend time with Chucky Cheese.  I'm not sure he's around in Kenya.

The Joy of Childhood

Jacob & Abigail are really enjoying the spring weather while their big brother and sister are still in school.  They're really going to miss the trampoline in Kenya! 

Prayer Support

We strongly believe in the power of prayer and are looking for partners who will commit to stand alongside us and intercede for the Lord's ministry and our family while in Kenya.  If you are willing, please pick a day of the month and pray for us on that day every month.  Not only are we encouraged to know that you are praying for us on that day, but we will in turn pray for you as well.  Please check our blog for ministry and family updates and recent prayer requests and praises.

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Kitendawili? Tega!

When someone says in Swahili kitendawili (riddle), you'd better adjust your thinking and respond with a hearty tega! loosely meaning go ahead – just try to trap me in your literary snare!

Nina askari wanne,
Mmoja wao akiondoka hao
Wengine hawafanyi kazi.

I have four soldiers,
If one of them leaves,
the rest cannot work.

What am I?

The Word is Out!

It's official!  The word is out that we're moving to Kenya.  Praise the Lord for such enthusiastic response and approval from family and friends.  Our desire is that others would grab hold of the passion and spirit and also feel led by the Holy Spirit to boldly proclaim Christ to others.

"go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ²⁰ and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you"  Matthew 28:19

Chapatis

Here's the recipe that we've used for the "Africa Meal".

Chapatis

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoons oil
7/8 cup very warm water (if multiply the recipe, use only enough water to make a stiff dough)

Mix flour and salt. Stir in oil and mix in warm water. Dough should be soft, but not too wet or sticky.
Knead on floured board for 5 minutes.

Cover dough and allow to rest for 30 minutes.

Divide dough into golf ball size pieces. Roll each ball into a “snake” shape.

Then wrap the dough into the shape of a cinnamon roll. Place on floured surface and roll each piece into a circle.

Cook on hot greased griddle until browned on both sides (maybe 3 minutes total).
Cover with a cloth and keep warm until ready to serve.
This recipe makes thin, pliable chapatis.

Substitutes

We continue to divest ourselves of the material possessions we've accumulated over many years of living selfishly.  One of those "gotta have" items is my triathlon racing bike.  I'll be trading in a lightweight, carbon fiber racing machine for something a little more modest...



Gotta get things done

As the time grows short until we leave for Kenya, Kellie and I have lots and lots to do.  We're trying to remodel our house and sell off many of our unnecessary possessions that we've accumulated over the years.

• install vinyl siding on the rental house
• new shingles on our house
• complete remodel of our kitchen
• new carpet throughout
• build a new room in the basement
• repair ceiling cracks throughout
• paint all rooms
• get rid of everything in the house
• sell both houses