Here is the UCBC Crew - from left to right: Luke, Justin, Noe, Jon, April, Emily & Bethany!Tuesday, February 10, 2009
The Gang
Here is the UCBC Crew - from left to right: Luke, Justin, Noe, Jon, April, Emily & Bethany!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Arrival in Beni
I have been in Beni for a week and it has been a blessing! I was warmly welcomed into the fold here at UCBC and greeted with much enthusiasm from the students! As of today, my syllabus has been approved and I will begin teaching Biblical Theology tomorrow. I am also helping out with the English class tomorrow for the Prep. Year Students.
My six month visa was approved today - so there are no more worries of being kicked out of the country! The currency here is Congolese Francs and right now they are about 700 Francs=1 dollar.
We are still working out the details of our permanent home here in Beni, but it looks like myself and the other americans will have a house to share in the NDoni neighborhood. Currently, I am staying with the President, Dr. Kasli and his lovely wife Kassie. They are spoiling me rotten with wonderful food and a cozy bed!
As of yesterday, I am a Swahili mwanafunzi (student of Swahili). I have had two lessons so far and am told I'm doing well. I haven't found a french tutor yet, but I am working on refreshing myself with my old textbook. The funniest thing that has happened is the children seeing me for the first time and screaming "muzungu," which means "white person."
The food has been wonderful. Every day for lunch we have kalengiti (beans and rice). I feel like I'm back in New Orleans - all I need is some Zaterines! We also have a lot of potatoes and vegetables, like sweet potato leaves and cabbage. Praise God that I haven't had any problems with food or water or mosquitos at all yet!
The most interesting part of the trip so far is learning to ride on a motorcycle. Here they call them "Taxies." It is the number one form of transportation. I almost squeezed the guy to death the first time I rode on one. However, I've gotten used to it now. The roads here are really bad, so they go really slow. In fact, sometimes they'll turn their motors off and just coast to save on gas! It costs about $0.75 a ride.
I will try to get up more pictures as soon as possible. Until then check out the link to the left - to my pictures on flickr!
My six month visa was approved today - so there are no more worries of being kicked out of the country! The currency here is Congolese Francs and right now they are about 700 Francs=1 dollar.
We are still working out the details of our permanent home here in Beni, but it looks like myself and the other americans will have a house to share in the NDoni neighborhood. Currently, I am staying with the President, Dr. Kasli and his lovely wife Kassie. They are spoiling me rotten with wonderful food and a cozy bed!
As of yesterday, I am a Swahili mwanafunzi (student of Swahili). I have had two lessons so far and am told I'm doing well. I haven't found a french tutor yet, but I am working on refreshing myself with my old textbook. The funniest thing that has happened is the children seeing me for the first time and screaming "muzungu," which means "white person."
The food has been wonderful. Every day for lunch we have kalengiti (beans and rice). I feel like I'm back in New Orleans - all I need is some Zaterines! We also have a lot of potatoes and vegetables, like sweet potato leaves and cabbage. Praise God that I haven't had any problems with food or water or mosquitos at all yet!
The most interesting part of the trip so far is learning to ride on a motorcycle. Here they call them "Taxies." It is the number one form of transportation. I almost squeezed the guy to death the first time I rode on one. However, I've gotten used to it now. The roads here are really bad, so they go really slow. In fact, sometimes they'll turn their motors off and just coast to save on gas! It costs about $0.75 a ride.
I will try to get up more pictures as soon as possible. Until then check out the link to the left - to my pictures on flickr!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Farkle!
While on retreat - I learned a new dice game - Farkle! It's kinda like Yatzee and Texas Hold-Em Combined! My first time playing and I beat all the guys!Friday, January 30, 2009
East African Team
This was our East African Team - Jeff, Tim, Ezra, April, Lucy, Baraka, Jan, Annemarie, Mark & Kevin
Thursday, January 29, 2009
East African Retreat!
Hey guys - sorry so long to get back to you - internet access is very sketchy here! However, I've been having a blast - really spoiled! I got to meet my UWM Team - the East African Team - they are all in Nairobi in various ministries! I will upload photos as soon as I can!
We went to a place called El Dama Ravine! It was awesome! I got to drive through the Rift Valley - for all of you Starbucks lovers - it's where we get our Kenyan coffee!! We had a great time bonding and planning our mission/vision statements and sharing what all of our various ministries look like! The team spoiled me rotten with amazing food and great fun!
Please pray for the Osbornes, Dyes & Ryders as they continue their work of training church planters, bible teachers, and children's ministers in Kenya!
We went to a place called El Dama Ravine! It was awesome! I got to drive through the Rift Valley - for all of you Starbucks lovers - it's where we get our Kenyan coffee!! We had a great time bonding and planning our mission/vision statements and sharing what all of our various ministries look like! The team spoiled me rotten with amazing food and great fun!
Please pray for the Osbornes, Dyes & Ryders as they continue their work of training church planters, bible teachers, and children's ministers in Kenya!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Safe & Sound in Kenya!
Hey - I made it to Kenya - with my luggage can you believe it?!!!? Anyway, I'm having a super blast and enjoying "Java House," the Starbucks of Kenya! I got to have an iced "Maliti Macchiato." It's like a Caramel Macchiato with Chocolate instead! YUM!!!! YEAH COFFEE!!!!
The big prayer request right now is my DRC Visa - for those of you who haven't heard, it was denied - so please be praying that I will be able to get one at the border! LOTS of PRAYERS!
I'm looking forward to the retreat this week and meeting my new team members here in Kenya! They're already spoiling me rotten!
All my love!
The big prayer request right now is my DRC Visa - for those of you who haven't heard, it was denied - so please be praying that I will be able to get one at the border! LOTS of PRAYERS!
I'm looking forward to the retreat this week and meeting my new team members here in Kenya! They're already spoiling me rotten!
All my love!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Safe & Sound
I made it safe and sound to Missouri! Unfortunately, where I'm at doesn't get good cell reception - so just leave me a message and I'll call you back!
I speant most of yesterday in bed - catching up on my sleep! Today, we went shopping for last minute christmas presents - since we are having family Christmas next saturday!
I must have brought the CA weather with me - because it's 78 degrees outside - and no snow on the ground!!!! YEAH!!!!!
I speant most of yesterday in bed - catching up on my sleep! Today, we went shopping for last minute christmas presents - since we are having family Christmas next saturday!
I must have brought the CA weather with me - because it's 78 degrees outside - and no snow on the ground!!!! YEAH!!!!!
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