2026 CLC Mission Helper Trip to East Africa

Without saying a word, people in Tanzania consistently offer help. From a young age, children will offer to carry anything you have in your hands.  We saw this helpful spirit over and over again as we started our presentations to children yesterday.  - On our way to the church near Mbulumbulu, the Land Rover we were in had a flat tire. Even though we were in a rural area, several young men came to offer help (and to observe). - When we arrived at the church (a bit later than expected), many children helped to move our materials into the church.  - We displayed several banners throughout our lessons, and immediately had volunteers to hold them.  - We also had an excellent young drummer who stepped up to add the beat to our worship songs.  All of these instances demonstrated an enthusiasm to serve others, which is a God-pleasing way to follow the example of Jesus’ life. We pray that we served the children in return by ...

Teams Kenya and Zambia met at Terminal 5 Chicago O’Hare airport on Wednesday afternoon. As I write this our first flight is about to land in Paris where we will catch a connecting flight to Nairobi, Kenya and from there we will go our separate ways.  God is blessing our travel thus far and we trust that He will bring us safely to the mission fields which He has prepared for us. Please pray for continued safe travel, some little sleep, and minimal jet lag! 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored.