The birds are beginning to chirp. The sun is coming out more. It's SPRING TIME! The seasons are opposite compared to America. When you have fall in the states, it is spring. When you have winter in the states, it is summer. And vise versa. I am so very glad the sun is coming out more and warming up the air earlier. The mornings can be quite chilly in the winter.
My days have gone from busy, to busier over the course of the week! As I get to know Rosslyn and the area more, I am getting more involved with items going on. I was fortunate enough to spend the past couple days with a wonderful missionary family originally from South Carolina who run an amazing children's ministry at an orphanage about 35 minutes away. I was able to spend time with beautiful african children, and worship with them. It was so wonderful to get out of the city and into real Kenya. Everywhere you look are lush green trees, grass, and pushes. And since it is spring, there are certain trees that bloom bright blue flowers all over. It is truly amazing when you can look out into the horizon and see endless acres of tea plants growing in exact square fields.
I have been tied up preparing for bible study every week for a few Bible studies I go to. It is great to be able to fellowship and lead such amazing women here on campus! In addition, I am tutoring after school with a few children. It has been very challenging for me to begin using my time all so wisely so that I can glorify the Lord the most!
Lastly, I was offered to head up SCD, which is the spiritual committee here at Rosslyn. When I decided to head up this group of fine people, it was quite intimidating. There is pastors, superintendent, leaders, experienced teachers, and very wise people in this group. And they are being led by a 22 year old, first year in Kenya, and first year teacher. hahaha. I had to have laughed. I know that I can not do this without God. It is a big job to lead a group that directs a school on its spiritual well-being. Please be praying that God will give me the wisdom to make decisions and lead this group!
God has been really molding me the past couple weeks and challenging me to rely on Him more as I begin to lead things. I am most definitely out of my comfort zone, but its a great feeling! I pray that you as well will challenge yourself to jump OUTSIDE the box!
