Tuesday, Day 3 (Great Bible Study Groups Today!

Well, we were really learning a lot at the conference today.  One of the things we like to do at the women's conference is put the ladies in groups and have them look at a bible passage and discuss and answer questions?  What does the passage say?  What does it mean to me?  How can I apply this in my life?  It is a joy and privilege to see how these ladies study the word of God.

On another note the Men's Conference is doing well and Pastor Dave and Pastor Scott are teaching the men on Leadership, Hermeneutics, Marriage and much more.

Despite, having no power our first day, we are all doing well and able to deliver great content, continue building on the relationships we have made and let the Holy Spirit guide us.

Blessings Lori

Monday, Day 2 (Start of the Conference)

We are back at the guest house preparing for day two after a very long and awesome day one. It is in the low 80's, sunny and dry. I say that because our Kenyan friends are wearing sweaters and wraps; go figure.

We worked very hard to be ready and we sent over everything for booklets to be prepared with the outlines for each of our talks, and we had power points on our computers. Well, the best laid plans go awry. We arrived to no booklets and no electricity. For the first few hours we did group bible study and dramas and some impromptu teaching.

We finally got on track and the women were furiously writing answers on their outlines, answering and asking questions, sharing, encouraging, praying and laughing (mostly at me trying to speak Kiswahili). 

Luke is a perfect theme for this conference because he emphasizes Jesus' love and compassion for outsiders, including women. After we finish Luke we are moving on to 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Another exciting thing we are doing is "drama/monologues" of a selected few women in Scripture and talking about what the Bible says about womanhood; the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful. Whew!

By Lisa Hassing Dyk

Sunday, Day 1 (Sharing at the Churches)

Hi Hope Family & Friends,
Today we all went to different churches to share God's word.  Lisa & I were blessed to go to a church called "Hope Church".  Sound Familiar?  This church was really neat and we were so encouraged.  Pastor Dave preached at Lifeway and Pastor Scott went another church.  All in all it was a great day of worship and fellowship.  Tomorrow we start the conference and we are so looking forward to re-uniting with more of our friends.  Please continue to pray that God will be glorified in many ways.  Also pray that we get rest, energy and stay physically healthy.  Blessings Lori
PS  Here is a picture from the church Lisa and I went to.

Leaving for Nairobi, Kenya Tomorrow!

Hi Hope Family, Tomorrow evening.  Pastor Dave and Lisa Dyk and myself leave for Nairobi.  Also Pastor Scott Taylor will be joining us from Grace.  We are looking forward to training, discipling and worshiping with our brothers and sisters in Nairobi.  Please continue to pray for us, for our safety are health and our ministry.  We love you all.  Blessings Lori

This is an excerpt from our conference last year.

This is a worship time.

Day 6 Hurley VA Missions Trip

More pictures from the week!

Day 5 - Hurley VA. Missions Trip

Random Pictures!  We are done!  Heading off to West VA for our rafting trip!

Days 3 & 4 Hurley VA Missions Trip

Day 3 &4 All of us split up with same jobs and same places for yesterday and today. Painting and bathrooms and finishing gable work at the center.  Swept some shingles.  We went to DQ for dessert:) YEA Some of us got to talk and get to know Tammy and her cousin who is 7 months pregnant.  Prayer for them.  Here are some painting pictures.

 Elaine Painting?

 Hmmm

Allie & Rachael Painting