Hey guys,
This is now my second try at this as I struggle to communicate in a tiny office on dial up internet.
Time has gone by qiuckly. Wasn’t it just christmas??
My last post came having just come home to Canada from the novas teams in southern africa, only to qiuckly head back to georgia and help a friend move his place, meet all my AWESOME students at training camp, jump on another plane and fly to Holland for a day and end up here in Kijabe, Kenya.
Kijabe is as beautifull as one might imagine of this high mountain haven. There is a huge missions base here as well as hospital which serves the surrounding community.
My team (9 girls and 3 guys) has been so willing to recieve the work of the Holy Spirit and to follow his leading and I am looking to God for direction that we might be used of Him and be filled with friut and joy.
I also have a new co leader Patrice Deaton who I look forward to getting to know. Serious guys, this team is rocking my world, I am so excited for them.
Leading a trip of your own is not like taking a trip thats for sure, this is a whole different challenge.
I pray for just severe love for these students that I might help them in every way I can. I want them to grow, to engage and even to hurt the hurt of God.
I want them to see Jesus face, be Jesus miraculous hands, shout truth as Jesus mouth and shake the kingdom of darkness to the glory of the Father and the good of the gospel.
Of course i want these things too, and so it feels like “Follow me as I follow Christ”
Please, please pray, tommorow we head out to a nearby village. The village belongs to the massai people, an unreached nomadic group from right here in Kenya. Wow.
We are all excited.
Student blogs are to come next week at www.kenya.adventures.org
Yea!! You made it. So proud of you and happy that you are in my favorite place. Ive been praying for you and will continue. Keep me informed!
Love,
Caroline
I’m excited for you. Being a leader is an amazing thing. I will be praying for you and your students. That the Lords love is known thru you and your co-leader.
Sweetness, Blair. Take pictures for me since I can’t be there to take them for you! Didn’t get a chance to tell you before you left(our final moments were a bit short for some odd reason), but you are an incredible leader and I seriously enjoyed coleading with you. You have exactly what it takes to lead this team. Trust that. And trust that God has given you those gifts, and will continue to do so in the moments you need them. During our time together, you taught me a lot about pursing God’s glory instead of our own and those lessons have transformed the way I live my life. Teach that. Live it. And in His mercy, carry the weight of it. I’m reminded of Daniel’s prayer on behalf of his people, esp the last part. Read Dan 9:17-19 when you can. I pray that you and your team learn to exist within the power and dependence of that prayer. Much love, Becks
Blair, it is good to hear a bit more about the team, since the last post that let me know you all got there safely!! Nice to meet you in Atlanta, and thankful for your desire to humbly lead the Kenya team. Eager to hear about the time with the Massai people! Greet Denise for me!!
Mama Powers
Blair! SO SO SO excited for your team! I will be praying for you and Patrice and all the students as they are challenged in new ways and experience the Kingdom like never before! They are in wonderful hands! It was great hanging with you last week. I continue to see more and more growth in you each time we are together! Lean on Him for everything! Love ya brother!
Blair,
Sounds exciting! I’ll be praying for you guys.
Erin
Hi Blair
Always happy to follow your journey. You will do an amazing job at leading this group. Too bad I didn’t get a chance to see you at Christmas. Hopefully we can connect when you are back in Canada. Praying for you and your team,
love ya lots,
Jo