Good afternoon guys! Hey, just wanted to drop you a line
and let you all know whats happened since Romania. My squad and I arrived in Kenya a couple days ago unscathed after having a
lay-over in Qatar
during which we stayed at probably the nicest hotel I have ever slept in and
enjoyed one of the best dinner buffets I have ever had. So yeah, fly Qatar.
Since
landing life has been incredible. I have seen Zebras, Giraffes, Warthogs, and a
Baboon while driving to our ministry sight, all of them chilling in their
natural habitat. We were also able to visit an elephant orphanage and see an
army of baby elephants. But, perhaps the most enjoyable event of the last few
days was hearing Kelli Surratt from our squad speak at a Revival in the slums
of Nairobi.
Nairobi
is a massive city with roughly five million people. 99% of her people are
black. Traffic is a free-for-all. Signs are more like recommendations. The
right of way is usually determined by the size of the vehicle, the cross-walk
is determined by the space between stopped cars at a red light, and every hour
is rush hour. And in the midst of the chaos, in one of the poorest sections of
town, we heard the Gospel preached.
Kelli took the stage with an invigorated worship team
and for a few hours we worshipped God, proclaimed the Gospel, and prayed for
the people. Meanwhile dozens listened and hundreds were able to hear the truth
as they passed by. It was incredible. The streets were filthy, the buildings
old and gray, and cattle were being driven up and down the road where the
revival was happening, but a people who needed to hear the truth heard it. From
the blasting of speakers cranked to a max, the truth rang out over the whole
neighborhood. It was powerful.
Thank God for His faithfulness. He is raising up
workers all around the world to proclaim the Gospel of Truth. He has not
forsaken His world. Every country we go to we continue to meet people God is
calling into His vineyard. He is faithful. So yes, that was the highlight in Nairobi.
Yesterday, we traveled eight hours down the road to a
smaller city, Kitale, where we will be doing ministry for the month. The name
of our contact is Great Mercy. Its an orphanage and school. Yeah, thats right,
were working at an orphanage this July. There are over 100 kids at this
orphanage roughly between the ages of six and fifteen. They are polite, shy at
first, fun-loving, amiable, athletic, and very studious.
Their day starts at 5:00 AM with worship in the chapel,
then they go on a one mile run, have breakfast, proceed with classes and work
until dinner time, and then have worship with prayer and scripture reading at
the end of the day. Hearing these kids pray, seeing their humble living
circumstances, and hanging out with them has moved me deeply. I am very excited
and intensely curious to see what this month will bring.
This month, I am going to pour into these young guys.
I plan on loving them, befriending them, encouraging them, working with them,
running with them, and maybe even teaching them. I am pumped. This month I am
also going to seek God with all my heart. I am going to chase after Him with
everything I have. God is always ready to take me to the next level in my walk
with Him if I am willing. Lord, I am willing.
Please continue to pray for me and my team throughout
the month. We need God to work in hearts if our work is to be of any avail. But
with His help, anything is possible. Its so good to talk to you guys. Internet
is going to be tough this month, but Im going to do my best to stay in touch.
I appreciate you guys. Thank you for your continuing support in prayer and
finances. I assure you it continues to be a tremendous blessing.
Grace and peace to you all in Christ Jesus.
Your brother,
Seth
