Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
We have family groups here at the school made up of students and staff. So our family taped this video to show and talk about how do we hear the voice of God in our own lives amongst all the distractions of the world. Well hope you enjoy it and it may remind of a nooma video you may have seen before...cheers
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Pastor Shoka
Hey Guys, we met up with Pastor Shoka in Mombasa...he was our host at the AIC church in the village outside of Mombasa. Enjoy
josphatshoka@yahoo.com
+254 720 125 408
Friday, September 18, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Charcoal Iron
So I tho
ught I would put some short written work onto the blog, we have some funny moments and some hard moments here and its hard not to write something about them.
ught I would put some short written work onto the blog, we have some funny moments and some hard moments here and its hard not to write something about them. Today we were walking on the way home from the market, when the local girl we were with, Rachelle, collapsed into my arms. I wasn't sure what was up at first but quickly realized she was having a seizure. I was able to help her down and Jesse and I kept her protected from hurting herself on the hard red road below her. By the time she came to, there were at least a hundred people standing all around. I can't imagine what it looks like for a crowd to see 4 wazungus (whites) hovered over an african girl. Still with prayer and reasurrance, she came around and was able to walk home with us. We thank God that we were there and had some experience with epilepsy before. God continues to be faithful.
another story....
We are on our way to an interview with some guy we know nothing about. On the way over the missionary leans to the back seat to tell Jesse and I that its a good thing we aren't wearing shorts because we are seeing the head of the Asembly of God Churches today. He has had the role for 30 years and he is old. He is one of the most powerful church leaders in all the Congo....
As we get out of the vehicle I look down at my pasty white legs below my pinstriped shorts....Alright legs....you haven't let me down yet.
We are on our way to an interview with some guy we know nothing about. On the way over the missionary leans to the back seat to tell Jesse and I that its a good thing we aren't wearing shorts because we are seeing the head of the Asembly of God Churches today. He has had the role for 30 years and he is old. He is one of the most powerful church leaders in all the Congo....
As we get out of the vehicle I look down at my pasty white legs below my pinstriped shorts....Alright legs....you haven't let me down yet.
Well Jesse is in the other Room right now learning to play the Violin. Apparently the first time did not go so well at home so "friends," lets show this guy some support eh! Twinkle twinkle little star is squeakin its way out already....you just never know!
Alright, well we are going to play some music with the family, and oh my, I better go clean out the iron I used this morning....yeah thats right, it is a cast iron...well, iron..... and I ironed my trousers with it this morning.....what an experience :)
Alright, well we are going to play some music with the family, and oh my, I better go clean out the iron I used this morning....yeah thats right, it is a cast iron...well, iron..... and I ironed my trousers with it this morning.....what an experience :)
love you all
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Check out the Rapha House Blog
Hey guys trust all is well, but he is the Rapha House blog. Just some more info on the place...cheers
cerakmorrellupdate.blogspot.com
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Hands and Feet
To those of you who gave funds for the "Hands and Feet Fund" we will be assisting the this house with some of there immediate but also long term needs. We will keep you up to date with what sorts of things we are able to help them with.
Curtis
Curtis
Monday, August 10, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Last night in the Village
Thanks for calling Carlie! you made my day/month! We had such a blast at Majengo and we all had such mixed emotions leaving. Knowing we would have showers now but leaving the people was so hard! Loading videos is really the way Jesse and I would like to remain in Contact on our blog but it takes forever. This one took exactly an hour! hope you enjoy :)
Curtis
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
July 21, 2009
Hi
This is Curtis' Mom. I want to update you on the African adventure. Curtis is not able to have access to the internet so has asked me to share some long overdue information.
The team made it to Nairobi and after a couple of days they went on the the Turtle Bay
Club Resort north of Mombasa where they joined other missionaries from Wycliffe for a conference. Some of the team lead in worship ministry at the adult sessions while others worked in the children's minisrty. This was a gentle introduction to Africa.
Today is July 21 and I just talked with Curtis. The cell phone is great, but a bit delayed. The team is doing well. They arrived at a village of mainly mud huts that is about 30-45 minutes outside of Mombasa on Thursday, July 16th. This was a change in plans - they had understood that they would be working in the city. The village is not far from a main road but it feels isolated. They are situated in a beautiful valley with a river but it is quite dry in the area. This is their winter. The village is made up of an extended family that lives in the area. Some team members are walking about 1-2 km to meet at the church. The weather is about the same as Alberta these days but more humid. They are finding that the program items (except maybe for the music) that they prepared to use, are being set aside. Playing with the kids and making visits to the church members is what they are spending their time at so far. The team is divided into pairs and is being hosted in the Kenyan homes. The people are poor farmers who grind their corn into meal for the day's food. Some of the team have bed frames and some sleep on the floor - none are very comfortable. Most floors are dirt with the occasional cement floor. Most people speak no English so there is little verbal communication between the team and the family in many of the homes. The Compassion ministries has a connection to this village and has kids coming in on Saturdays. The team was able to take public transportation to Mombasa yesterday - Monday July 20. They were able to buy some supplies such as mosquito nets, water, soccer balls, Swahili bibles, and the most needed toilet paper!
In general, it seems that the team is in good spirits. Everything is so new and some of them struggle more than others with the culture. Continue to pray for them as they make the adjustments. They will be in these homes for about 2 more weeks.
As we talk to Curtis, we will try to update the blog.
This is Curtis' Mom. I want to update you on the African adventure. Curtis is not able to have access to the internet so has asked me to share some long overdue information.
The team made it to Nairobi and after a couple of days they went on the the Turtle Bay
Club Resort north of Mombasa where they joined other missionaries from Wycliffe for a conference. Some of the team lead in worship ministry at the adult sessions while others worked in the children's minisrty. This was a gentle introduction to Africa.
Today is July 21 and I just talked with Curtis. The cell phone is great, but a bit delayed. The team is doing well. They arrived at a village of mainly mud huts that is about 30-45 minutes outside of Mombasa on Thursday, July 16th. This was a change in plans - they had understood that they would be working in the city. The village is not far from a main road but it feels isolated. They are situated in a beautiful valley with a river but it is quite dry in the area. This is their winter. The village is made up of an extended family that lives in the area. Some team members are walking about 1-2 km to meet at the church. The weather is about the same as Alberta these days but more humid. They are finding that the program items (except maybe for the music) that they prepared to use, are being set aside. Playing with the kids and making visits to the church members is what they are spending their time at so far. The team is divided into pairs and is being hosted in the Kenyan homes. The people are poor farmers who grind their corn into meal for the day's food. Some of the team have bed frames and some sleep on the floor - none are very comfortable. Most floors are dirt with the occasional cement floor. Most people speak no English so there is little verbal communication between the team and the family in many of the homes. The Compassion ministries has a connection to this village and has kids coming in on Saturdays. The team was able to take public transportation to Mombasa yesterday - Monday July 20. They were able to buy some supplies such as mosquito nets, water, soccer balls, Swahili bibles, and the most needed toilet paper!
In general, it seems that the team is in good spirits. Everything is so new and some of them struggle more than others with the culture. Continue to pray for them as they make the adjustments. They will be in these homes for about 2 more weeks.
As we talk to Curtis, we will try to update the blog.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Discovery Lodge
We have arrived! So yesterday we packed our bags and walked out of our house for the last time. As Jesse and I drove out to the camp we both shared feelings of deep sadness at saying goodbye to the people we love the most! (which of course is all of you! :) But as we neared the camp we began to pray and excitement began to burn in our hearts. We were not dissapointed! When we arrived, long time friends of both mine and Jesse, Lance and Linda Duncalfe, were to be "mentors" of sorts for the week and our contact while we are way for the month. We pumped about all the people we have met here. There are three teams going out this summer; Peru, Kenya (that's us), and a Dance team to the UK.
We are blown away by the depth of character of the the young leaders out here and we are excited to learn all we can from everyone we meet here. Some have vast over seas experience and so Jesse and I are attempting to learn everything we can. If you don't know much about Venture Teams International, look them up. Perhaps one of there programs is right for you (that is one SHAMELESS plug! :)
We love you all and we miss you guys! Keep praying that God will teach us much and meet us intimately here at Discovery Lodge
CurtisandJesse!
Monday, June 15, 2009
We aren't gone yet
Hey everybody! This is our new blog! Check here for our African Updates and prayer requests!
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