Jesus never shooed the children away like the other adults around him. He valued them and spoke often of their faith and how us adults need to emulate that faith. I see that everyday here in Kenya! Though their conditions are, well horrible, they have such joy in their hearts. and when they see us, they have hope, that is what Mike tells us.
Yesterday we visited the Made on the Streets community center. They have a tremendous ministry to those on the street. We helped with the children while the mothers were involved in a bible study. There were 43 kids! Glad I had enought craft supplies. We helped them make necklaces and noise makers with paper plates and beans(this was the hit!). A lady told me later that we probably just fed them dinner with their craft. Never thought of the craft that way before, God works in amazing ways!
After we served them lunch, I went out to meet some of the mothers. I met Irene who had two daughters in the class with me, Linda and Maureen. She told me that they have tumors in their stomachs and one is positive for AIDS. She doesn't know if they will survive. It broke my heart, but I told her I would pray for her and her girls. I also met another mother who was waiting paiently to meet us. She was holding a cute little baby. This baby is dying of starvation, Anna told me it will probably not make it. That is a hard reality for me to swallow. More and more I have this increasing desire to just gather all these kids up and bring them home with me! I know this is not possible, so I will pray for God to guide me in what he desires for me in this situation.
Erika
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I'll be praying for the kids too! In addition to keeping the team in prayer!
ReplyDeleteThanks to everyone for faithfully blogging to share with us what you're experiencing over there. We continue to pray for your protection and fruitfulness in ministry. Since we can't all be there in Kenya, you are representing us all as you love children and adults with the love of Jesus. May God bless you and keep you encouraged, healthy, and passionate for Jesus!
ReplyDeleteHey Dad,
ReplyDeleteI like what you posted on the blog i thought it was sweet.
Love sydney
Hi sis,
ReplyDeleteI check the blog like 5 times a day to see if you have written. Nice to hear from you. Amazing, yet sad stories. We all have much to be thankful for at home. I can totally see you doing crafts for the kids. I miss you and continue to pray for you, trent, and the group daily. After your stories, I have more people to add to my prayers. Love you, be safe. Oh, the pictures are awesome 2! :-)
What a gift for you all to be able to love on the "least of these"! And heartbreaking as well to hear of these little ones who are hurting. May God's love for them be evident in each of your faces and each prayer lifted up on their behalf. May the Lord keep teaching us how to serve and bless our brothers and sisters in need. You are all in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your heart. God is allowing you to see the results of sin, and the face of poverty in this world.
ReplyDeleteSometimes Satan would like us to blame God for the injustice and poverty, and disease/AIDS,in the world, when really it's just the opposite. God's heart breaks for the poor, the orphans and widows much more than we do. It is because of man's sin (which leads to corruption, greed, etc) that we have slums like Kibera. There are too many people to "pay off" to get ahead. Even the owners of the small shacks selling junk) have to pay bribes to stay in business - leaving nothing left over to save.
This is a good reminder to me to pray, be thankful, and to watch my spending: To live simply, so that others may simply live.