Tuesday 9:40pm (Kenya time)

The trip from Nairobi was very long but very beautiful. We passed through some amazing country. At the present we're at an amazing orphanage called Shangilia ("Rejoice" in Swahili). This is truly a wonderful place. There are 45 children here and we are having a blast. Pam, Sherry, Aldo, Jacob, Andrew, and myself all played soccer with the kids this afternoon. It was great... I scored a goal! We've been connecting with the kids this evening through conversations about where we are from and how we feel about Barack Obama. What is most fascinating about this part of Kenya is that we are in Pastor Brown's hometown. We were not aware of that when we were coming here but quickly made the connection. Today for lunch we ate with Pastor Brown's parents and family. It was a warm and beautiful reception and totally a God orchestrated moment. Right now everyone's getting ready for bed... I'm sitting in the high school boy's bunk room/dining hall/meeting area... I can hear the children singing outside... I wish all of you could be here to experience this with the whole team. It is fascinating how this orphanage does so much to sustain themselves: They capture water from a spring and pump it into a gravity feed water system that is chlorinated, they farm all kinds of things from bananas to tea to corn to peanuts... they have a milk cow and tons of chicken's which they sell the eggs to help with costs. They also have a very unique septic system that is earth friendly and actually turns the waste into compost. And the kids are really good at soccer! But did I mention I scored a goal. Tomorrow we travel to Lake Naivasha for a little rest... we've been going at breakneck speed since we landed. The team is doing really well, supporting each, staying healthy, and having a great time. I hope to blog again in the next day or so... or one of the team members may be able to. Pray for Kenya, pray for the children of Shangilia, pray for rain in the dry areas, pray for God to glorify himself in this land of beautiful people. Asante (Thank you) David

Tue Text Update

Everything is going well. We arrived safely after traveling yesterday. We are at the orphanage in the mountains. It is pretty sweet. More later. David

CBO Meeting

A CBO stands for a Community Based Organization. Some act as banks offering members small loans to start businesses, others are support groups for single mothers, those affected and infected byHIV/AIDS and more. Andrew and Jacob "praying" during the in Jacob's words "very long and boring but kind of interesting" meeting. Adam Delp 10/10's Executive Director (sitting left) Pastor Fred 10/10's Country Head (standing)

Quarry Slum

Touring Redeemed's School

Tree Planting on Redeemed's new property

Jesus said, "What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest seed you plant in the ground. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds of the air can perch in its shade." Mark 4:30-32 NIV Pray that these trees will provide physical shade, encouragement and comfort for the people that will walk by and under. More than that pray that God will be using the team to plant spiritual "seeds" that will grow large and result in praise and glory to the King and His Kingdom. What will be.