Sherwood and I are leaving for Kenya tomorrow! This is an opportunity we have been anticipating for a long time, and we are excited to begin our journey. I have felt a call on my life to work with orphans in Kenya since I was 15. The calling on my life to serve in East Africa was confirmed to me during a study abroad at Kenya's Daystar University and while working at an orphanage, after meeting children forgotten by the world. Sherwood is also excited about working in Kenya and hopes to use his medical training to benefit the community where we stay.
Last year, I enrolled in a Master’s Program to earn a degree as a professional writer. As the culmination of my studies, I will conduct research for my thesis in Kenya. We plan to live on-site at an orphanage in Naivasha, Kenya. In addition to my research, Sherwood and I will be helping at the orphanage in anyway we can be used.
The purpose of our trip is two-fold. Besides conducting research for my thesis project, we will be looking for opportunities to return to serve full-time. Our plans are to fly to Kenya tomorrow, August 15, stay through the beginning of December, and come back to the states so I can complete my Master’s program and graduate in December. We will return to Kenya as soon as possible to begin the life we feel God has called us to.
We will post regular updates, technology permitting, so check back regularly. We wish you all blessings and peace.
Woody and Bethany:
ReplyDeleteWe are absolutely thrilled with the door that God has opened for you in Kenya! Our prayers will certainly be with you and we look forward to both hearing and seeing some of the incredible things that the Lord does!
Pastor Shell Osbon
Smryna Assembly of God
www.SmyrnaAssembly.com
Wow Bethany! this is awesome! Do you remember our trip to Costa Rica when you were 15 and I made you eat papaya that I didn't like! hee, hee! I knew then that someday you would live and work overseas. Thanks for creating the blog so we can follow your journey. Much love! Kristy
ReplyDeleteHave a great trip!!! We'll be praying.
ReplyDelete:) C & A
You are on your way to Amsterdam by now. We are praying for you both for your safety and travel mercies.
ReplyDeleteBob & Ethel
Living Hope Ministries
A dream come true for both of you! Thanks for the inspiration that you have given to us, and for your enthusiastic followship of our Lord's heart!
ReplyDeleteJohn and Patti Read
Living Way Foursquare Church
Stockbridge, Georgia
i was just at the going away partie that sherwoods freind from parkside back in the day threw him i so glad to see things tuning out for yall i pray that God keeps you in perfect peace and remember to look to the hills from which cometh your help your help comes from God. Be bless
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