Mwalimu Chy

On Friday, I graded homework for the first time, which officially makes me Mwalimu Chy (Teacher).  The assignment was to quote and describe five of Jesus’ “I am” statements, which He uses to identify himself.  I graded and returned them and asked my students to complete a follow-up assignment over the weekend: to journal about what each of the statements means to them, as a believer in Christ and child of God.  In a couple of weeks, I’ll be teaching two full back-to-back weeks at Master’s Commission, on leadership, as well as a couple more topics yet to be determined, but for an update on how this past Tuesday’s class went, click here.

ICC has a young adults ministry of over 700, called Frontrunners, and they meet on Sunday mornings for corporate worship, which runs parallel to the main church’s services.  Over the weekend, I joined the Frontrunners worship team in singing as well as playing guitar for their two services, and I had an amazing time ministering to the Lord (both in English & Swahili) with this great group of young people, as well as fellowshipping with them afterward.  Check back later - I'll soon upload a video of us singing an English song entitled, “I Love You.”

Yesterday I became aware of just how many ministry opportunities that ICC has, and this week I’ll be diving into new areas.  The week will be spent in helping prepare for teaching the children (young teenagers).  After the second service, I’ll join a Connecting Group (or small group) of young adults that I’ll be meeting with weekly during my time here.  In addition, I’ll begin tomorrow with helping lead worship for ICC’s Tuesday evening prayer meetings.

There are lots of opportunities for good works (more which you’ll read about in the coming weeks), and I’m excited to walk in them.

p.s. it’s summertime in Kenya, so mangos are in season.  fruit salads can be found everywhere, and I couldn't be more delighted :) this was lunch a few days ago.