Ripe for Harvest is the missions sending agency that I've been with for over 8 years. I am one of over 200 missionaries serving with this organization. Almost two years ago, Gregg Verbeff became the Field Director (a newly-created position). One of his responsibilities is to visit each missionary in the foreign field where they serve. His first-ever visit to the continent of Africa was to visit 5 RFH missionaries in East Africa - Uganda and Kenya. Gregg's 19-year old son, Hunter, also traveled with him. My friend Ryan (serving in Kampala, Uganda with
Ravens Ministries) was the first missionary they visited.
I recently had the privilege of spending two days with Gregg and Hunter. It was very encouraging to me to meet them and to introduce them to just a few of the folks with whom God has me in relationship here in Kenya. On Sunday, we attended Jeremiah's and Carol's 4-hour church service
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| Gregg shares a few words with Jeremiah's congregation |
Then Gregg treated all of us to a wonderful "nyama choma" (roasted meat) lunch at City Cabanas. The nine of us consumed two whole chickens, one goat leg, and a platter of greasy and yummy goat ribs! Plus lots of chips (french fries) and mukimo (mashed potatoes that are green because of the greens blended in). We also enjoyed a live band from the Congo playing Lingala music, in addition to their accompanying acrobats. Click
here to watch a short video of our lunch.
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| Hunter, Gregg, Derrick, and Jim arriving at City Cabanas |
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| Joy enjoyed her chicken and chips! |
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| Jeremiah and Jasmine |
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| Derrick and Jim ate to their hearts' content! |
On Monday, we hooked up with Joe at Java House for coffee and cake. Joe was able to share
a bit about his life history and his current circumstances and difficulties. We had a wonderful time of fellowship over great food and drink. I believe Gregg was able to encourage Joe.
We next met Masudi at Walkers, where he and I often meet over lunch. While we all consumed our delicious fried chicken, we also had a great conversation. Gregg gave Masudi some ideas for a future restaurant after he finishes his college course on becoming a chef. We especially discussed the idea of a pizza joint with a wood-burning oven.
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| Hunter, Gregg, and Masudi |
2 comments:
It was so great to have Gregg to come out and visit us. Very encouraged and a very easy-going man to get along with. :)
-Ryan
That was great to have Greg and Hunter visit and you could introduce them to some of your close friends you are in relationship with. Peggy
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