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“But as they arrived, they looked up and saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled aside.”‭‭Mark‬ ‭16‬:‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬ They knew that the stone would be an obstacle in their way.They knew they couldn’t move it and had no idea who would.Yet they went anyway!Most people would have let that obstacleContinue reading “You don’t have to move the rock, but you do have to move.”

“It’s taking a long time to get in what I needed for my penny tile backsplash,” I overhear two women in the grocery store talking about remodeling the kitchen, the bathroom, the mudroom, the pantry closet. I immediately thought of Tumutumu and the similar words I had heard there. But they weren’t talking about aContinue reading “Remembering Kenya . . . all the time!”

This past spring break I had the opportunity to travel to Kenya, Africa for a missions trip. This trip was offered to me through my school with the ministry of 410 Bridge. From November of last semester to a few weeks before having to go on the trip I needed to raise money to beContinue reading “Reflecting on the Journey :: Keilani Araniva”

We are back. At least most of us. No, we didn’t leave a teammate in Kenya (although Hope wondered if we could and I wondered if I should!), but we did leave a piece of ourselves in Tumutumu. I guess that is inevitable. Here’s a reflection from Lydia Peters that seems fitting now that weContinue reading “Home. Sort of.”

Brought to you live from Kenya! Hello Everyone! I am alive and having a wonderful time here in Tumutumu, Kenya. The trip has been incredible thus far, and somehow we only have two days left.  I’ll highlight a few things below. Sunday went well, but not as expected. I didn’t get to preach, save forContinue reading “Updates from Africa”

As soon as we showed up in the classroom with the preschoolers, they made us feel very welcome. They immediately ran up to us and gave us hugs and high fives. They sang with us, and we played games with them. It was awesome to see how great their teacher was. Her teaching was extremelyContinue reading “Love those kids”

Today we went to Tumu Tumu Primary school where we were met by the smiling faces of children. Gods presence was there as we interacted with each of the children and their teachers within the community.  God made himself known through the welcoming we received in song, smiles and giggles 🤭 and through the curiosityContinue reading “Back to School”

I’m so thankful that I got the chance to see these men again. Pastor James (PJ) and PastorStephen are two of the first Kenyans I met when I arrived in 2007. They were founding members of Karogoto‘s Leadership Council and continue to pastor churches in Karogoto to this day. They lead their churches and theirContinue reading “Together again!”

Habari (hello!) to our dear praying friends and family in the states!! God has been blessing my team and I abundantly! Today, we split up and went to different church services. I had the opportunity to share my testimony and Scripture with our brothers and sisters at PEFA church! Debbie and Mary attended PEFA withContinue reading “Take me to church”

Thank you so much for your prayers! We made it to Kenya after a long day of travel. Sadly, one of our teammates tested positive for Covid, and we miss Genevieve already. Keep her in your prayers. From CSU to JFK to NBO! After arriving in Nairobi, and before heading north to Knelly, we stoppedContinue reading “We made it!”