2026 CLC Mission Helper Trip to East Africa

Today we taught at two schools in Moi's Bridge here in Kenya. We started out at Baraton Academy and taught about 40 kids. When signing the guest book there, we actually looked back and found Tom's signature from 14 years ago! Then we headed over to Mustard Seed School, where we taught about 180 kids. This was the first time the Mission Helpers have been to this particular school. Neither of these schools are part of the KCLC; they both have Christian Religious Education (CRE) in their curriculum. After teaching, we visited one of the pastors here, Pastor Samson, at his home. Then we went to visit the family of one of the elders of the church, John, who passed away last week. What a unique experience and blessing to have the chance to share a devotion with them and share love and encouragement in our Savior's victory over death. In Kenya, the prosperity gospel is widely taught. Many of these children believe that God wants believers to be healthy and rich, and if yo...

Yesterday began in one of the most remote places we have visited during this trip. After a short night of sleep, we returned to the church and spent more time with the congregation before beginning the long journey back. We shared a little tea in the morning, which was especially appreciated by Jeremiah. It had taken us about five hours to reach the congregation the day before, and that did not include the final travel across the dry lake beds. Being there again that morning reminded me how many faithful Christians gather in places most of the world will never see. Before we left, the congregation presented us with several thoughtful gifts, including necklaces, shoes, and a rooster. We later named the rooster Ashe , pronounced “A-shay,” which means “thank you” in Maa. More than the gifts themselves, we appreciated the kindness and fellowship they represented. One conversation that stood out was with the daughter of the head elder. She knew some English and asked thoughtful...

The pictures didn’t go through on my previous post and the blog doesn’t make a whole lot of sense without them! Here they are… -Josh

Today’s travels took us to a newly constructed church in Shimabala, Zambia. Though not as common a custom in Africa as it is in Asia, the children of the congregation removed their shoes before entering their church. It is a visual that brings to mind Romans 10:15, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!” Though I doubt there is a person in the world who would describe our feet as “beautiful”, the Holy Spirit does. Feet are dirty and smelly, but when God uses them bring the Gospel to others, they are beautiful! The feet that these shoes belong to are beautiful feet as well, for the Lord can use the voices of little children to proclaim the peace we have in the forgiveness of sins. We heard it ourselves as the children sang songs of praise after our lessons! Please keep these children and their feet in your prayers that they may hear and believe the simple Gospel message we are privileged to share with them...