1 Cor. 3:6 I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. Galatians 6:9: Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. On one international trip to Kenya, my team spent time in Muranga'a. Muranga'a was an old British fort that watched the main roads between settlements in Nairobi and the

Hebrews 6:10. (CSB) For God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you demonstrated for his name by serving the saints—and by continuing to serve them. You did it! You went on your major mission experience. You felt the anticipation. You felt the travel anxiety. You felt the stress of a new culture. You saw the joy in accomplishing a team goal. You felt the exhilaration of doing something that seemed impossible just months ago. And you made it home in

Galatians 2:20 (CSB). I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. You've had time to rest. Your stomach is finally back to feeling its normal self. You have been through your photos, cleaned them up, and have posted most of them for the world to see. And you have told many of your family and friends all about your experience. It wi

Philippians 1:3-5. (CSB) I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you, always praying with joy for all of you in my every prayer, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. Any trip takes significant financial investment. There are many donors who make these trips possible. We should take time to say "thanks" to all those who have made a contribution to our mission experience. Paul recognized that ministry was never a solo effort. The b

Acts 14:26-28. 26 From Attalia they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been committed to the grace of God for the work they had now completed. 27 On arriving there, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles. 28 And they stayed there a long time with the disciples. The day after a mission trip is a day of relief. Nothing feels better than your own bed. The comfort of your own

Scripture Reading Romans 12:1-2. Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Philippians 2:14-17. Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 so that

Scripture Reading Psalm 5:11. But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. Psalm 32:6-7. Therefore, let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them. 7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Psalm 41:1-2 Blessed are those who have regard f

Scripture Reading Proverbs 15:30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. Proverbs 25:25 Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land. Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anoint

Scripture Reading · Read 1 Corinthians 3 8The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. 9 For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building. 10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesu

Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 8: 1-5 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people. 5

Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 13:13. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Matthew 19:13-15 13 Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them. Jesus said, “Le

Scripture Reading · Romans 12:13. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. · Hebrews 13:2. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. · 3 John 1:8. We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth. Culture Reading ·Read in Culture Smart: Kenya, Chapter 2: Value and Attitudes, 42-46 ·Kenyans are

Scripture Reading Philippians 2:1-11 Therefore, if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to t

Scripture Reading Read Colossians 3:1-17 Colossians 3:12. Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:17. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Galatians 3:27. for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 1 Peter 5:5. All of you, clothe yours

Pastor's Conference. Outside of Kamae. At the Flyover. Scripture Reading Philippians 2:1-11 Therefore, if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,

Scripture Readings Gen. 11 7 Come, let’s go down there and confuse their language so that they will not understand one another’s speech.” 8 So from there the LORD scattered them throughout the earth. Acts 2 4 Then they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them. 5 Now there were Jews staying in Jerusalem, devout people from every nation under heaven. 6 When this sound occurred, a crowd came together and was confus

Acts 16 (CSB) 11 When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they shouted, saying in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in human form!” 12 Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. 13 The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside the town, brought bulls and wreaths to the gates because he intended, with the crowds, to offer sacrifice. 14 The apostles Barnabas and Paul tore their robes when they heard this and rushed int

Luke 18:15-17 15 (CSB) People were bringing infants to him so that he might touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16 Jesus, however, invited them: “Let the little children come to me, and don’t stop them, because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 17 Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” When Jesus sent out the 70 (earlier in Luke 10) he called for more workers. Why? Because

Scripture Reading: Psalm 24 Psalm 24:1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; Culture Reading ·Read in Culture Smart: Kenya: Introduction and Chapter 1, Land and People, p. 12-15 Devotional Thought ·Kenya is a beautiful place with great mountains, rich soil, beautiful beaches, some of the largest lakes in the world, and beautifully exotic wildlife. Kenya is also one of the most geologically active places on earth. The Great Rift V

Luke 10:1-2. (CSB) After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others, and he sent them ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself was about to go. 2 He told them, “The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest." As a part of his plan to grow the Kingdom, Jesus appointed followers (disciples) to prepare towns for a visit from the Messiah. Here a couple of observations about