Team Africa Friday (Nov17) Update

Dear All,

I am just dropping in to say all is well - Our team reunited yesterday at Nakuru National Park for our time of reflecting on our time in Africa before we return.

We have enjoyed seeing the African environment - big sky, sunsets, acacia trees, lions, flamingos, zebras, all sorts of 'deer' antelope family, giraffes and the lush vegetation along with the mushy roads that cause us to spin and sway as we traverse some of the paths in the park.

This afternoon we spent 2 1/2 hours sharing thoughts and feelings of our experiences with the various people we met with while here. A very rich time as we begin to process our experience.

If any on you are interested in more details about this trip, may I suggest that you schedule a coffee/Coke time with any team member of your choice. It is important for the team to have people ask about one story they would like to share or a favorite 'picture' they have in their mind from their experience. This first answer will be 1-2 minutes, if you are interested in more then ask questions. Their experiences are as varied as the weather in Iowa!! God has done some amazing things and it is to Him we give the glory.

We will be leaving tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 18) for Nairobi late morning, travel 3-4 hours on, needless to say, bumpy roads, have lunch then do some shopping, dinner and arrive at the airport by 8 p.m. for an 11 p.m. flight. This will begin our airplane journey back to Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

If you are in Cedar Rapids on Dec. 10 we will be sharing at New Covenant beginning at 12:30 p.m. (pizza lunch) along with the team that is returning from Mexico. We would love to see you there!

Thank you for your faithfulness in praying. The Lord has kept us all in pretty good health, safe travel, and a heart that continues to be open to more of Him.

One of the members said that our 'mission trip' is not over until we see Christ face to face. May we all be faithful in our mission trip here on earth to give Christ the credit for all!

As the Lord permits we will see some of you at the airport in Cedar Rapids on Sunday around 4:30 p.m. [See the post below for complete info on their flight into Cedar Rapids.]

Blessings to each of you!

Pat for the team