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NELL IN NAIROBI
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the end. (for now)
What an adventure! I’m so thankful to have had the opportunity to do my Supervised Ministry in Kenya this summer. What a blessing it has...
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Sentimental Sunday
On Sunday I flew solo during the English service. Pastor George attended an induction service at a neighboring parish. The presbytery...
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Choir Retreat and Farwell Dinner
Friday morning I taught PPI for the final time to the class 8 students. I taught about Tabitha which was a fun challenge because I’ve...
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Women in Ministry
Yesterday was one of my favorite days in Kenya. I spent the day learning from some phenomenal women! Rev. Josephine Mutuota (pictured...
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Self(ie) Portraits of Nyaguthii
Meet Nyaguthii (pronounced Na-go-thee-aye). When I first arrived people started giving me Kenyan names. It’s custom here to name children...
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Hump Day
Last night, Pastor George, Mama Faith, and I went to have dinner with Rev. Alfred Mugendi Kanga. He is currently serving as the Deputy...
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Safari Walk and Bomas
Yesterday was technically my day off. The Minister and Mama Faith traveled to their homestead and I spent the day with some of my closest...
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Truffula Trees
Is it just me, or do African trees look like they are real life versions of trees one might see in a Dr. Seuss book? One of the first...
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Sunday Shenanigans
Yesterday was another long but fantastic day in Kenya. We spent the morning in worship. It was Holy Communion Sunday so we had the...
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Saturday: Session, SPSS, and Saying "Jambo" to a New Minister
This morning we arrived at the church around 6:30 am. Per usual, we didn't start until 7:15 (even that may be a little optimistic). I am...
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