Lost Tooth!

At long last, it finally happened on Saturday afternoon: Emma lost that stubborn loose tooth! She is very proud of her new smile. Before the tooth goes under her pillow, she will be taking it to school. Emma's principal, Mr. Bressler, awards gum balls to kids who show him any lost teeth.

Although negotiation talks are in progress, unrest continues in the country. Two members of parliament were killed in Kenya this past week, and violence is escalating in western regions. Refugees are still moving into safe camps and communities. Our friends in Limuru have seen the camp there swell to about 6300 people. Karura Community Church still has over two hundred displaced people living in its sanctuary. CBM continues to contribute to the relief work throughout the country.

This week, Aaron and Malcolm Card will be joining our team mate A's Pastoral Training Classes in Thika where they will take part in a panel discussion on pastoral leadership. Please be in prayer for the emerging leadership of the African Christian Church & Schools, one of our national partner churches that ministers within the Kikuyu community.

We will also be taking Mary with us into Eastleigh where we will be working at the Eastleigh Community Centre. This will be her first experience of Eastleigh. Please pray for the stability of this community and for our ongoing ministry among our Somali neighbours.