The Journey that Began in Childhood

You get asked in Sunday School sometimes...where would you go if you could go on a foreign mission trip?...my answer from the time I can remember was Africa, but more recently that answer has more meaning behind it than it did. When Chloe went over and came back with stories of the kids and the life there I knew one way or another I was going to go to Kenya. The kids had a special place in my heart even though I didn't know them. When Daryl brought up the idea of going to Kenya I was so excited. I prayed about it and I felt like thats what God wanted me to do. When I first got to Kenya though I thought..Oh gosh, what have I done. But that nervousness passed as quickly as it came. God gave me a peace only He could give. He also gave me the power I needed to continue on even though I was tired or didn't feel good. I learned a lot being over there and a big thing was trust. While I was gone I lost my Uncle Jack. I say that not for you to feel sorry for me but to see how God shined through and taught me more about Him and more on how to follow Him. I learned that there is nothing I can do alone. I have to let God take control and let Him guide my way. That counted even when I didn't feel good, He gave me the words to say during a lesson and the encouragment I could give my other team members. My experience there was amazing! I miss those kids soooo much! I think about them everyday and pray for them as well. Please pray with me that they will have the courage to continue on and know that God is with them. Pray also for Pastor Wambua and the work that he does. He was such an encouragment while we were there and everyone can agree leaving him was very hard. We all got very close. And thank you to Daryl for everything you did to make this trip happen! You are the best youth minister any youth can have but I do have one question...when can we go back?:)

Umpatie mungu shukrani!
(Give thanks to God!)

-Jessica