We were blessed with good weather and a  chance to visit places around here and see some of the beautiful animals and nature available only here in Africa.    Mandy became an honorary Masaai princess, blanket and all!  Some of the hardier members of the Su tribe such as  Eman, Ben, Jason, Gloria and Mandy braved the cold and rain in Naivasha.  They camped near the lake and Mandy actually finally saw some hippos…  There was also a visit to the nearby Nairobi Reserve Park, the only reserve park in the world right next to a city. We rode around the park looking for a lion and finally we were rewarded not with one but with three… One came up to the car and walked right by us. Rhino is also a rare animal to spot but we also spotted some. Enjoy these beautiful pictures of the joys of nature! [Click pictures to enlarge]

Our local outreach here was geared to the children’s club Bible classes and activities relating to the Christmas story. It was beautiful to see 5 – 12 yr. olds memorizing Isaiah 9:6 and many Christmas carols as well. We held a caroling service within our housing estate where many attended.  Cristiana led the singing with Jorge on guitar and the children made their special presentation.  The Lord supplied a tent covering, microphone, refreshments and chairs for the evening! It was a cold, starlit night, which may have been similar to the one  Mary and Joseph experienced that holy, silent night in Bethlehem when Christ was born!

Joana and Christmas Bible narration

Caroling with neighbours

Preparing Bible readings on cold Christmas caroling night

Practicing Christmas Carols