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When we entered the orphanage in Mombasa, I didn’t know what to expect. But what I saw that day stayed with me. There were about 120 children, most of them under 11 years—though some looked older but just too small for their age. They…
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From my experience, I have known Pastor Florencio for quite some time though not as a pastor, had several conversations on different topics but I was still considering him as any other Kenyan I know. Not that I thought that being a Kenyan was…
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Most of the time it is easy to get relactant when the mission trip is towards the end but something important I have learnt as I’m developing in leadership, more so the leadership that is inspired by God, living in the moment is very…
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Hearing Pr.Florencio’s testimony of how he decided to start the ministry in Uyawi, got me to think about the contrast between his unconventional approach and the common approach that sees so many people in Pastoral care and work end up becoming such extortionists with…
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During our SLAM service camp in Mombasa, Kenya, I had the privilege of co-leading a service project with one of our GOD East African SLAM leaders, Raphael. We took our group to visit a woman named Anna, who is partially paralyzed and living with…
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Hi Friends and Family! A few days ago I went to St.Johns a local school in Kabonge which is where the G.O.D campus is located in. This was a special trip for a few reasons. At first I was disappointed because I was going…
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Mombasa SLAM Hi friends and family! I have just finished up another SLAM camp and this one was in Mombasa Kenya. This SLAM camp so so special for many different reasons. I met so many new people and saw God’s work at the end…
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Going back to El Salvador was a heavy topic for me and many others on the trip this summer. After losing my Uncle Rob, my best friend’s dad, 4 years ago, it affected a big part of my growing up and my relationship with…
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This year, I got to participate in our Saint John’s ministerial efforts twice. Last summer internship, I was unfortunately unable to because I was sick. However, I was so blessed for the extra time I got this year to love on and invest into…
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Because this is my second immersion I have had many experiences traveling back and forth on bodas (motorcycles) to the nearby village to get food and supplies. This specific time I went with Quinn, one of the student who lives here in Uganda. She…
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