Monday, March 8, 2010

CBM Somali Team Retreat

Erica, Salome and Yattani getting breakfast ready

This weekend, we joined our Africa team leaders, Malcolm & Patty Card, and our Somali Ministry team mates on getaway to Eldama Ravine on the western ridge of the Great Rift Valley. Together we shared about where we are in our ministry and drew together for worship and prayer.

Follow the leader
Emma, Keenan and Kelvin

It was also a great time for our children to be together and for us as families to relax and play. We hit some massive thunder storms on our journey, but each day we also enjoys the sun breaking through the clouds and giving us an opportunity to walk and share in outdoor activities.
Guys vs Girls Blanket Volleyball

A theme of girls verses guys competition soon became a theme of the weekend, with the boys sadly falling short. Despite their great efforts the "Muscle of Men" could not beat the "Avon of Women". On Saturday night, the victorious girls were able to gloat over the boys pictured below wearing their hats of defeat!

Girls Rule!

What would a road trip in Africa be like
without car trouble.

Sunrise Acres is also a working farm.
The kids had fun exploring the farm and helping out.

Milking Time!

Tristan and Emma trying their hand at milking


Ava playing with the very friendly Kip

Emma hanging out

Canadian Baptist Ministries' Somali team:
Aaron & Erica Kenny, Salome Gollo, Kelly & Paul Carline, and Yattani Gollo

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