Jonathan’s Vision

Two years ago Jonathan sat in our living room in Nairobi and shared with me his vision. He said, “Dad, before I graduate from high school I want to build a church in Kenya.” He was sixteen years old at the time.
During our itineration year Jonathan met with Jen Mickelson, Alaska District Youth Director, to present his plan. She pledged her support to raise a team.
Back in Kenya Jonathan took a survey trip with me to Maasai land in southern Kenya on the Tanzania border (see page 4). There we met with the District Superintendent, Daniel Partimo, and pastors to prepare for the church buildings. It was decided to build two churches because of the need.
On December 30 the Alaska team arrived (see page 1). For one week the team built the two tabernacles and ministered among the people.
The articles of this newsletter tell the story of the completion of the vision. Two years of planning and preparation have paid off. Today Jonathan, a senior, has led a team and built not one, but two churches in Kenya.
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