Nairobi, Kenya

(ny-ROH-bee) – In July, 13 eager volunteers arrived in Nairobi with expectations of meeting Jesus in a new way. The Lord had plans for this volunteer team: building relationships with Kenyan co-laborers, walking alongside Nairobi churches in sharing the gospel of salvation, talking with people who live in urban settings and slum areas, talking with homeless people, and visiting a school for special needs students. Throughout the week, the team experienced changes in scheduled ministry plans due to protests, an earthquake, being stuck inside a van in a 7.5-hour traffic jam with no access to getting out and walking, a different culture, different food, and different traditions. Yet through it all, God made Himself known, with more than 400 people hearing the gospel of Jesus Christ through music, service, gospel proclamation, and love. In addition, Jesus prepared the hearts of more than 30 people to accept Christ as their Savior. Give thanks to the Lord that when the volunteer team left Nairobi and returned to their home nation, Jesus met them in a new way!