From Joy In Kenya

Hi all, (From Sandy, Joy's sister)

(Gail's brother, Mike, Joy and son Justin) are in Africa with Heavenly Treasures.)

I just received a call from Joy from Kakuyuni, Africa! They had a long trip and arrived safely to the village where they will be ministering. The bus ride wasn't as long as they thought, but it was extremely bumpy and rough.The guest house was expanded and now has a dining room and another wing. The walls were painted and Joy said it was nice.

The village people have been very warm and welcoming. Joy says the men there who are working tirelessly are so helpful and eager to show them everything. Immediately she says you could see how primitive everything is and how hard everyone works to keep just the water supply. The women carry the water to the village and Joy says that if they could somehow get a well for this village, it would change their lives dramatically. The team walked through the village and talk of perhaps a community center and starting a farm and garden would really give this village a more sustaining way of life.The children were amazed at seeing the team's children. They wait patiently for them to come out of the guest house and the kids have made an instant bond with the village children.

Joy feels that the team's children will have a great impact on reaching this village and all the kids. Simple things like blowing bubbles has brought so much joy to the village kids.

Pray for the following:1. Mike will be speaking tomorrow at the church service. (Sunday Morning) They are 10 hours ahead of us.2. Pray for the team to remain healthy and well throughout the trip.3. Pray for the team to be able to minister effectively and find the best ways to help this village grow and become more life sustaining.4. Pray for the language barrier that they may be able to learn the language and have effective interpretation.5. Pray for God's everabiding presence and to lead this team every step of the way.

I'll hopefully hear back one more time before Christina Gaulton has to leave. She has the GPS phone!Send this update to anyone I missed since they can't blog from the village.Please put on the prayer chain message!

Thanks,Sandy