Day 5 is coming to a close for our team. I just spoke with Gary on the phone. He and Luke had an amazing experience ministering up in Garrissa for a couple days while the rest of the team continued to minister with the children in Langata. They have since rejoined the rest of the team.
The power was out at their living quarters (daily occurance in Africa), and so the team was sitting in the dark playing cards and chillin' before going to bed (I heard a little cheer in the background as the power came back on).
Today the team went to Kubera, which is the largest slum in Nairobi. You might remember that the riots in Kubera were a focal point in world news after the results of last year's presidential election were announced. The Church on the Rock and CMIA school in Kubera responded during this crisis by feeding destitute children who's needs became even more critical during the riots. Some children were so weak from malnutrition they had to be brought to the feeding station in wheel barrows. Since that time the church and school have continued to feed the slum children. Right now they are preparing and serving food to 700 children every day and still turn away about 300 a day. They do their best to rotate the children so that everyone gets a chance to eat. Our church's support of CMIA helps make this significant ministry happen.
So today our team visited the slum and worked alongside members of the church and school to feed the children. As you can imagine, it was truly a powerful opportuity to serve the Lord and others in this humbling way.
More tomorrow!
Kirk
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