Below is Kyle's response to an encouraging note from his dad on recent events:
I really am at a lost for words right now. I can't even begin to tell you all that I have experienced on this trip. From our trip out to Dogon Nahawa, where over 300 Christians were killed, to spending time at the Gyero Orphanage, my time here has been absolutely amazing. We have been at Gyero Orphanage the last two days and will continue to be there till Friday. Sam and I have been digging trenches for 3 hours the last 2 days. We got our first blisters today. The Nigerians call me the wrestler haha because Sam and I work with our shirts off. They love it and all are very hard workers. The children at this orphanage are unbelievable. We celebrated Christmas today. They sang songs, danced with me in the hot sun, and received gifts. Today was the day that we handed out the light glasses, bunny ears, and wands. They were a hit! I took some great pictures to send to your friend! At the celebration, the children (ages 3-17) recited all of John chapter 1. Verses 1-51! It was one of the most remarkable things I have ever heard. These children are so full of life. Every day feels like one big day of prayer. Praying over these children and talking to the males about being men of God has been humbling. To be able to radiate His love to every person I have encountered has been such a blessing. Tell everyone to keep praying. These children need us. We have 3 more days with the Gyero children. Tomorrow we head out to the prison. We will playing them in soccer which is going to be very exciting. I love you very much Pop. I pray that you recognize the true meaning of Christmas in way you never have before. That is the birth of the King of Kings in a MANGER. Born to a VIRGIN! Thank you for everything you do. You're my best friend.
In His love, Kyle
p.s. I love you more!
Tell Lisa I love her and miss her and tell the girls that they are going to die over some of these pictures. The babies, the babies, the babies. The pictures are definitely worth a thousand words. Love to all.
Thank you for your updates. Thank you for going! Rick & I are praying for your team. What a blessing you are to the Nigerians, but you will find that is it YOU who are blessed by them.
ReplyDeleteChristmas Eve in Nigeria. . . I pray we can hear from the team.
ReplyDeleteHey all - tried to post a comment earlier from us all, but didn't work. We have been praying for you and thinking of you and actually dreaming about you (Bevie - you will not believe the dream I had!!). Your service has made our Christmas more holy. Dad had a great message which I will post later from him. LOVE TO ALL!!! Absolutely cannot wait to hear everything. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Brenda
ReplyDeleteFrom Gigi: We pray for God's continued encouragement, comfort from His love, fellowship with the spirit, tenderness & compassion, and likemindedness on this beautiful Christmas Day. Love you.
ReplyDeleteFrom Poppop: To the great Nigerian 8 (Taylor, Brittany, Lainey, Sam, Kyle, Matt, Les, Bev) and to the marvelous Nigerian 5 (Peter & Miriam and their beautiful children): We thank God for the opportunities we continue to have to pray for all of you. How wondrous it is to know that, although you are thousands of miles away, we join with GN8 and MN5 to celebrate the great gift of God's Son to all the continents. We know that you will have a fantastic Christmas together. We love you all and look forward to sharing every moment of your calling. And,to the GN8, thank you for saying yes to the calling.
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