Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Pastoral Visit -- High Five!

Visiting in Eastleigh with our friend
Patrick and guests from Canada

This past week, we had the joy of visiting with a group of Canadian pastors who are on a short term mission trip with Terry Smith and Malcolm Card visiting a part of the work of Canadian Baptist Ministries in Kenya and Rwanda. We especially appreciated getting to connect with Rev. Bob Knowles from New Minas Baptist Church, Nova Scotia, and Rev. Jerry Reddy from Hillside Baptist Church, Moncton, New Brunswick. Both Bob and Jerry joined us for a quick trip into Eastleigh, where we had a chance to share with them a bit of our experience in Muslim outreach in Nairobi.

All of the work that we do in Africa is made possible by the support and encouragement of churches and individuals in Canada. It was great to see both Jerry and Bob wrestling with issues and challenges that face the church engaged in cross cultural outreach in a Muslim context. And for anyone reading our blog from these communities -- your pastors are doing fine! These intrepid guys have had some amazing experiences from the Somali communities of Northeastern Kenya to the narrow mountain paths of Rwanda! The team return to Canada tomorrow.

Enjoying lunch at the Mitchel's Tea Farm in Tigoni,
with the members of the Pastor's Short Term Mission Team.

HIGH FIVE!
Robert Knowles, Malcolm Card, and Jerry Reddy
with Tristan & Ava back at Heart Lodge
our favourite guesthouse in Nairobi!

3 comments:

  1. Thanks for the pictures. I am sure the pastors have learned a lot. They do look good.
    You folks take care
    love & prayers Jane Weiler

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  2. Great to see Pastor Bob over there with you guys :) I really enjoy all the pictures on your blogs in general! Keep em coming!
    Jen

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  3. Next time you are in Nairobi, give us a call. Mike and Judy from St. John's, NL (Westend Baptist) working with MAF in Kenya and South Sudan. dupuismandj@gmail.com

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