Called to Africa

  Jambo! Karibu! Welcome to Kenya!  Finally, after 18 hours in total of flight, and about 30 minutes to an hour of sleep, we landed in Nairobi! Passing through security was slightly eventful, as I was shushed and told to leave the area when I laughed too loudly at an officers’ joke. Later we discovered that Logan’s carry on- which he was forced to check under plane on the very first flight- had both of the wheels ripped off! We stayed at the LMS Guesthousing at the Adventist Conference Headquarters, in which I discovered how to turn on the hot water… after I had already taken a cold shower! The following morning, we were served a delicious breakfast, met our host, Dr. Hong and his family, then bought SIM cards and other items we needed. The guys and I, accompanied by our trusty guide, then began our trek to Kendu Adventist Hospital. Cattle, sheep, donkeys, and goats are very common alongside the road, sometimes accompanied by a herder in brightly colored clothing. Driving down...

 Hey! Leilani here! As many of you may know, my personal journey of responding to God’s call to the mission field has been filled with many changes. My location has changed several times, as well as who I am going with, what I’ll be doing, and when I will be leaving. The Lord has already built my faith and tested my flexibility, and I am excited to experience the ways He will use me in Kenya! My destination is Kendu Adventist Hospital, in Kendu Bay, Kenya. This welcoming and loving hospital is located near the shores of Lake Victoria, providing services to people in the surrounding villages. It is known to be the oldest and largest Adventist medical facility in Kenya, offering a variety of medical services, from general surgery to dental care! The three other student missionaries and I will be serving in many ways, including working in the hospital, helping with the kids in the elementary school, holding VBS, and a plethora of other tasks that I have yet to discover!  Please p...