Sunday, October 9, 2011
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever (Psalm 136:1-2).
Right now, Russ and I are sitting in the airport at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We left Nairobi almost 4 hours ago and will soon be boarding our plane for Washington DC (via Rome). It has been another long day and we are looking forward to getting back home again.
We left Matunda at 8:45am this morning, boarding another shuttle for the 5 hours trip to Nairobi. Mike walked us to the bus stop and waited with us for the hour it took for the shuttle to arrive. It doesn’t feel like Sunday, having missed church, but we did have a service yesterday....
We arrived safely in Nairobi and Jemima graciously had us picked up from the bus stop, even though she was just coming into town herself. She had a meal prepared for us, and our room ready in case we wanted to rest up before our flight. What a wonderful lady! As it turns out, we had to eat quickly and get back to the airport for our flight out of Nairobi. Thankfully, the airport is a very short drive from Jemima’s!
The men of the Chotororo seminary - one of the reasons we are here in East Africa!
It has been a long trip, but we are nearing the end. Thank you for your prayers during our trip. No doubt our graciously Lord heard them all and answered them by giving us safe travels! May the Lord of the Harvest continue to bless the work here in East Africa through the seed that is being sown. Oh, give thanks to the LORD!
In Christ,
Nathanael
2 comments:
Looks like you got some sun, Nathanael. Can't wait to have you home. Miss you, love you, and so thankful for how the Lord has been able to use you!
I did get some sun. We walked to church in the morning, spent over an hour outside after church on Saturday with introductions, and then walked for another hour to get some lunch in the early afternoon. I was looking for shade at every turn, but there wasn't much to be found! I'm looking forward to being home as well. Love to you and Whit!
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