Hanging out with some friendly giraffe in Nairobi, Kenya!
It has been so good to be back in Kenya and to be together with all our children. Together we have had a peaceful Christmas holiday and a wonderful start to the New Year. We are so thankful for the great friendships and experiences that we have been able to share.
This past Sunday, we gathered with our local church to bear witness to what God has been doing in each of our lives throughout 2017. The service was a rich time of music and testimony as people shared how the Lord is stretching their faith and meeting them in both times of struggle and triumph. We believe that we all need to celebrate what we want to see more of. We are so thankful for the times when God has moved in new and unexpected ways drawing us into renewed hope and joy.
As we look ahead, we are confident that God is already moving and at work in the events that will unfold in 2018. Welcoming the New Year is about trusting that the Lord of love and grace is calling us all to step forward in faith. We are excited for what is to come in the ministries of Canadian Baptists and our partners.
We pray with renewed faith for all that God has in store.
We pray with renewed faith for all that God has in store.
Mama and Tristan at the Hoving's Treehouse in Naivasha
One of our favourite spots in Kenya is the treehouse retreat of our friends Jason and Lisa Hoving. Nestled in a hillside forest near Lake Naivasha, the treehouse is such a beautiful place to be surrounded by the monkeys and birdlife of the Acacia forest.
Our holiday with Tristan is speeding by as he returns to Canada this coming weekend. We are so grateful that he was able to return home for Christmas.
Bree, on monkey alert, at the treehouse
New Year's Eve Games Night with Loveless family
Over the holiday, we also had some wonderful times with good friends from Cairo to Nairobi. Christmas in Kenya has always included campfires, games, and loads of Christmas cookies. Here are a few pictures from our holiday.
So great to share time with our friends Jean and Wes
Great times in Nairobi with the Enns family
Julia and Ava
Ezra, Emma, Isaiah, and Tristan
Michael, Ezra, Katie, Haram, and TK
Wishing you all a wonderful New Year!
New Year's blessings to the family from Lakefield! God speed.
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You all look so good! As I read your blog I find myself feeling both warm with memories, and sad that I'm not there anymore. BUT! I am so... excited that our church is re-engaging with the ACC&S.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Kennys - And know that you are extremely loved and missed.
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