James and the giant... kevin?

The interns have been teaching the boys bible stories. They thought it would be fun to do skits. The boys LOVED it. They split them into 2 groups and one group had to teach the other group their story. We all tried as hard as we could to make them biblically sound...

so don't laugh when you don't remember a certain part of that story in the bible-

Untitled from Thomas Thompson on Vimeo.

After the skits we went back into the classroom and asked the opposite group to retell the story. The boy who retold ours said that David missed Goliath 3 times! haha!

That wasn't supposed to happen.

Tomorrow we should be getting the other groups video to upload!

Hope you enjoyed and laughed as much as I did. :)

There is Hope

After much frustration and subsequent times before the Lord seeking forgiveness, I have completed the greatly anticipated, but small budget documentary on one aspect of this ministry.  Many of you have asked, "What's it like going into the streets each week?"  Others ask things like, "So how exactly do you do 'Street Evangelism'?"  Well, here is our attempt at giving you those answers.  

If you'd like to know more about this ministry or hear some incredible stories, we encourage you to come (with a car-full of friends) on May 17th to Rich Fork Baptist Church to share in a special night with us.  Immerse yourself in as much "Kenyan experience" as you want during our "Living Room Conversation" night.  There will be more videos, pictures, and encouraging stories to accompany Kenyan treats!   All of this is our gift to you as we share what YOU have been a part of for the past year!

See you then!

"Coming soon to a theater near you!"

I'm working on "Share in the Growth" now.  I know some of you are a part of this.  If you don't know what this is click on the link.  If you would like to be a part of it leave a comment here or email us at chrisandlindyt@gmail.com.  

Thursday I was able to go with Chris into Kibera as they did street evangelism.  I haven't been out with him for street evangelism in 13 months.  And I have only been out with him once.  It was really awesome to watch my man tell people about Jesus and how he has radically changed his life.  To be able to watch him read God's words and tell people about the TRUTH. (Watching my man tell people about Jesus in the slums is REALLY hot.)  I very much enjoyed being able to go out with Chris and Meshak.  I learned a lot from going out with them.  Chris taught me so much about adapting the questions and conversation depending on the group of people you are conversing with.  Meshak did an awesome job translating and keeping them tuned in to the message.  It ended up being a great day for the Kingdom.  Despite rejection, apathy, and challenges; 11 people made first-time decisions for Christ!  What a blessing!  Now, we must pray for these young believers so that they will "thrive" and not merely "survive" this new life.  This is the focus of the "Share the Growth" project you all are a part of.  

Pastor Jacob Kiyondi translating to a group in Kawangware.

Chris, sharing to a group of "kijana" or "youth" (swahili)

(Chris is now writing, so I will not be elaborating on my wife's dillusion of my grandeur.)

Next week, Rich and I are going to be working on something I have been hoping to do for some time now.  I told many of you that we hoped to create a video on the various ministries and life of the people of Kenya.  Starting on Tuesday, we are going to be chronicling the Street Evangelism and Discipleship ministries we do each week.  You will see the setting that we enter each week and the challenges that exist.  This is NOT a time for us to attempt to make you impressed by us; rather this is for you to see, first hand, the life and struggles that residents of the slums face everyday.   I don't want you to focus on the heaviness alone.  I hope you will all see the beauty that comes through this ministry.  The beauty that comes from a life encountering the Saviour despite their harsh lives.  

Since coming to Kenya last year, I have learned that there are over 400 different "Christian" ministries operating in the Kibera slum alone.  These ministries do everything from feed children to train adults with vocational skills.  I walk the streets of these slums every week and have never met another ministry that is meeting people where THEY are with the love of Christ.  Again, this is not something for you to think we are particularly great for doing.  In fact, it makes me sad that there are so few ministries bringing the ultimate life-change to a people so in need of it.  Sure, feeding children and providing hope for lives challenges is wonderful.  I commend these organizations for their work.  But food will only fill your stomach for so long.  Jobs will come and go.  Life WILL bring you new challenges that are often unexpected (James 1:2).  Jesus is the only one who can bring a long-lasting, eternal change for ALL.  

Please share this blog with others and stay tuned yourselves for this impending video.  And if you have not signed up to be a part of helping lives grow through the Share the Growth program.  We encourage you to do so.  This is where you can be a part of more than simply sending funds.  YOU can be a part of actual ministry!  Cool thought isn't it?

Livingstone House

In a continuing effort to be as intentional as possible through the ministries we are overseeing, we hope you'll take time to view this promotion of the guest house. It's not a professional commercial, but we think it gives a clear message as to its purpose and capabilities. We hope to have a fully-functioning website soon that will offer even more interaction.

Thank you all for your continuing support and interest in what Our Father is doing through our meager, and often naive, sacrifice of obedience. Our days here may be shortening, but those on glory's side are simply that much closer!

~C&L

World on Fire

OKay, so now that I've learned how to do this video stuff (Thanks HPS), you guys are going to get SICK of videos! I watched this one a while back and I absolutely LOVE it! I think you will to. I love your hearts!!

Journey To Africa

Silent Images