Thursday, July 10, 2025We spent the good part of today at the JOS school that is run by Pastor Peter and his wife, Mary. We did our VBS lesson and song with the kids (about 320 total), played games, and gave them soccer balls and jerseys.Tonight, we fly out of Nairobi at 10:45pm (Nairobi time) to begin about 30 hours of travel. Pray that all of our flights will be smooth and that we won’t encounte...  Read More

Wednesday, July 9, 2025Early this morning, our team left Narok and headed back to Nairobi. We spent the morning ministering to the children and teachers at Patris Learning Centere. Amber, Paul, and Christi led the kids in Bible stories, music, and games. We want you to know, church, that your giving has helped make today possible. Because of your generosity through tithes and offerings, our church...  Read More

Tuesday, July 8, 2025Our team has had a full day of ministry in Narok, Kenya. This morning, we visited a local men’s and women’s prison and met with some of the staff. Pastor Daniel preached a short message at the men’s chapel service and Christi shared words of encouragement with the women. We were able to purchase some handmade floor rugs that the female inmates have made and will be sharing som...  Read More

Monday, July 7, 2027Today, our team was in the city of Narok for our Pastor Training Conference. We had a great turnout of around 50 pastors and ministry leaders. Some pastors traveled over an hour to attend. Pastor Daniel taught a seminar on Expository Preaching, Paul Millo taught on Creating a Volunteer Culture, and Amber Russell taught on Children's Ministry. Tomorrow, we continue our conferenc...  Read More

Sunday, July 6, 2025Today, our team had the wonderful opportunity to worship with our brothers and sisters at "EWCA" Church. Pastor Daniel preached a message from Psalm 57 and the children of the church absolutely loved the members of our team. After church, we drove several hours through the Rift Valley to a city called Narok where, on Monday, we will begin our Pastors Conference.Pastor Daniel wi...  Read More

Tomorrow will be the beginning of a jam packed few days.  Read More

Our team's trip didn't quite get started as planned but, as we are learning, God is good and wise and sometimes our hearts and attitudes need a little more adjustment before we are ready to be used by Him.  Read More

The last couple days of our time here in NYC have been busy! But that’s exactly what we came here to be! We’ve served in schools, helped organize and make Easter eggs. We’ve given out hotdogs and popcorn to the community. We’ve given out food at a pantry. We’ve given out coffee and pancakes. And in all of it, we were able to be the hands and feet of Jesus, loving and serving the community of Bushw...  Read More

“We don’t simply go to church - We are the church and exist for the world.”One of Swerve Church’s values is SERVE OUR COMMUNITY. Swerve Church exists to be the hands and feet of Jesus to its neighbors. It is our privilege to be those hands and feet for Swerve. Whether it’s painting apartment floors, organizing school supplies, or handing out free snacks and invitations, we are able to play a small...  Read More

Thank you for the prayers! We arrived safely yesterday! Last night we enjoyed Time Square and got settled in our housing for the week. This morning we worshiped with Swerve Church, the local church plant we’ll be serving this week! Please be praying that God will use us to impact the Bushwick, Brooklyn community. Swerve Church are the soldiers on the front line. We are here to assist them in any w...  Read More

New York City Student Mission Team Pray with us as our student team travels to NYC today. This week they will be serving in the Bushwick neighborhood at Swerve Church. Pray for the local people to be open to speaking and hearing the gospel this week. Check back for daily updates!!...  Read More

We have come to the last day of camp! Pavel Jr. - on the right (who is the son of one of the Elders of Runway - Pavel Sr., who led us in the Lord's Supper at the church plant) shared about a time when he had an emergency on the side of a mountain and had to call for a helicopter to rescue his friend. He shared with the kids that the helicopter came and the rope was too short, so they called a...  Read More