The Phone Call with Donna

According to Chuck Colson back in July, Kenya's proposed consitutional changes could bring Shari'a Law in effect nationally in Kenya. (http://www.breakpoint.org/features-columns/speakout/entryI/26/14825 provides more information.) I shuddered. The constitution passed. Now we had to pray that the two top officials would never be Muslim.

But we also needed to equip people with the "How To's" of growing in Christ so no matter what took place politically, they would be prepared for the possible persecution. They needed to learn to spiritually feed themselves; enjoy simple spiritual disciplines; and help others do the same. What about our children at Into Abba's Arms and their buddies who worship at our chapel every Sunday?



Auntie Donna and Mum Jane



                                          So who is Donna?

Donna Campbell is an American who lives at Into Abba's Arms home for our 30 orphans in Kenya. She was in the United States for a visit with family. I wanted to talk with her regarding the spiritual needs of the orphanage, especially in light of the new constitutional threats. As we conversed she shared how she longed for the kids to experience Vacation Bible School. She just knew that would be such a wonderful ministry to IAA kids as well as community children. THAT DID IT! Why couldn't we do a Vacation Bible School covering "The Wheel" for growing in Christ, a helpful analogy for maturing in Christ?

A mission trip was being conceived! The Lord provided challenge and faith to take on the adventure through the various readings discussed in earlier blogs. Combined with Donna's desires everything converged to say "It is time to pull together a trip and see who God raises up to be the team."

Oh, yeah, maybe I should share all this with the Elders....