8th February
Dear family, friends, and supporters of the Soul Edge Girls!
So we are safely back from Turkana after an amazing time of challenge, stepping out, trusting the Lord, and seeing him show up big time! I asked the girls if they would write a brief update for you…and instead they wrote a rap (which has since been recorded at the studio behind the Fireplace, our church!) It sums up pretty well our outreach in Turkana….enjoy!
We went to Turkana and man, it was hot!
Kinda squishy but we learnt a lot.
There was no way of keeping clean,
We found cockroaches in the latrine.
Lekkere babe was the name of our car
We had to drive extremely far
A 12 hour journey on potholey roads
No suspension ‘cause of heavy load.
Five nationalities in our team,
Eleven mzungus, know what I mean?
We arrived late at night, slept under the stars
Felt like we were on planet mars
We drove through the desert the very next day
Saw camels and monkeys along the way
We reach the village to share JC’s love
And the good news that comes from above.
At first we sensed a cultural divide
But it was all good ‘cause JC did provide
We preached the word and prayed for the sick
Gave out flour, used our medical kit
Church on Sunday like in the UK,
But was a different experience that day,
We spoke at the front and sang a song
‘Blessed be your Name,’ they clapped along.
Went to the hospital and gave out prayer
Asked for lots of healing there.
Another village was next in line.
Same word, same prayer, but lentils this time.
Turkana really was an amazing experience.
Jesus deffo made an appearance
People were healed, people were saved
And many great relationships were made.
We were pushed outside our comfort zones
Nothing like we’re experienced at home.
We looked like we’d been dragged through a hedge.
But that’s how we roll on Soul Edge.
Turkana really was an amazing time of stepping out in the Lord, and I know we were all changed and brought closer to God’s heart through it. Back in Kitale, we are continuing with teaching sessions and discipleship, as well as continuing to serve here, including teaching and ministry at the Kipsongo slum. We’re also getting involved in more practical work, including the building of a children’s home at Bidii. Will update you on all this soon! Please continue to pray for us as we seek the Lord’s heart and serve here. Thanks for your support of our team.
With love,
The Soul Edge Girls 2010
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