Giraffe Center

journey home

we are about headed home - our journey will take all weekend, and we are of course sad to leave Kenya. As a send off, we had the chance to pet and kiss giraffes! We'll post more later! :) We'll be home Sunday night, Lord willing!

Arrived

1. We have safely arrived in Kenya with only minimal delay, ALL of our luggage in good condition, ALL of our people, ALL of our people in good health. All connections were smooth. All the ladies (including th kiddos in strollers) of the team enjoyed 8 hours exploring London during our layover while Mike and Josh held down the fort at the airport. We are so glad to be enjoying the lovely spring-like weather in Kijabe and have alredy enjoyed eating at the local "restaurant" and taking a walk around the compound. Our next few days include: sleep (we can't wait!!!), visiting a family or two to encourage them in the Lord, more walking, reviewing our VBS lessons with our Kenyan friends, church with the Masaai, orphanage ministry, and dinner with a Sudanese family.
   
   We'll keep you posted as we are able, but have very limited email access.

Headed to Kenya!

We are headed to Kenya - we will try to update this blog as we are able during our experience. Please pray for us! You can email us at jarattin@yahoo.com.

Actually headed to Kenya!

We're only 3 weeks away from our long awaited trip: we depart for Kijabe May 21st and return June 8th. Please be praying for us!

The Meaning of the Cross

Please take some time to mediate on the meaning of the cross. Here are a couple of questions:

1. What was the ultimate reason Jesus Christ came to us and died on the cross?
   
2. What did His death actually do?
   
3. Why is this significant for us?

Give some of your thoughts on this!

Fund Raising Schedule

- Rice Heating Bags - on sale now $5.00 for herb-free, $7.00 for herbal (spearmint or rosemary). Needs: make more rice bags.

- Yardsale at Faith Baptist Church in Hollis, NH - Saturday, June 2nd 7:30am to 2:00pm. Food, music, yard sale treasures, rice heating bags, and much more! Needs: yardsale treasures.

- Change for Africa jars - jars already in distribution, some have already been returned. More jars available.

- Faith Baptist Church Youth Group Band benefit coffee house - mid-June (date pending).

- Spaghetti Dinner - late June/early July - need to set date.

- "Night out" - more fancy dinner - idea in the works. Need a coordinator - Haavistos?

- Support letters - already sent out.