Martyns in Africa
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Praise the Lord!
Posted: November 29, 2010, 5:03 pm by Taylor
Just had to share that Taylor has found an item we had misplaced. With all his recent travels we were at a loss. It could be on the other side of the continent or right under our noses. Praise the Lord that Taylor was able to find it today!!!
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Fellowship team to Sudan receives prayer before flying out.
Posted: November 20, 2010, 8:12 am by Taylor
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Thankful
Posted: November 17, 2010, 8:00 pm by Taylor
Since it doesn’t quite feel like fall here it is easy to forget that the holidays are quickly approaching. In trying to keep in mind that it will be Thanksgiving soon I just wanted to share some of the things we are thankful for.
We are so thankful for a God who is THE God, The Way, The Truth and The Light. And we are very thankful to have grown up and currently live in a country where we are free to worship our God in public without fear.
We are thankful for over two years of teamwork with you! Without your prayers, cards, phone calls, packages, financial support and other creative ways you have supported us this would not have been possible.
We are thankful for the last year of good health, for flushing toilets, an oven, and electricity!
We are thankful for our friends and “family” here in Kenya that help make it feel more like home.
We are thankful for the many opportunities God has given us for ministry. Thankful for Taylor’s chance to help set up an East African Media Epicenter (that sounds so fancy doesn’t it) and for Allison to get to help out with the short-term program this year.
We are thankful for a really great daughter who amazes us daily and for a son who we can’t wait to meet! I could go on and on but will stop at that!
We are thankful for finding a church we feel we can use our gifts in, get fed the Word, and has a great children’s ministry.
And last but not least I am thankful for Taylor getting in a few trips before this little guy makes his arrival but VERY thankful he is coming home in a week!
Those are just a few that come to mind. What are you thankful for this year?
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Happy November 15th!
Posted: November 15, 2010, 3:33 pm by Taylor
November 15 is proving to be a big day for the Martyn family. November 15, 2008 was the date we flew out of DFW and on to our new life in Sudan.
November 15, 2009 was the first official day of us “living” in Kenya even though it was Februrary when we came under SIM Kenya. Thanks to sister Allison for helping us with that move!
This November 15 is no exception. If I am not mistaken, today is the day registration begins across Southern Sudan for the upcoming referendum to determine if the South becomes its own country. As you can imagine this has many implications and prayers are strongly needed.
(last picture was taken at the Malakal airport for a previous election but similar ones can be seen for this registration) -
The plane has been spotted. Will see my sister and enough time to get to baliet tonight.
Posted: November 14, 2010, 3:29 pm by Taylor
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Plane is delayed from juba. It may delay the team a whole day. PRAY it leaves soon!
Posted: November 14, 2010, 1:33 pm by Taylor
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Hearing the mabaan sing in church never gets old. At least 4 part harmony. (photo)
Posted: November 14, 2010, 10:50 am by Taylor
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While Baba is away…
Posted: November 8, 2010, 8:00 pm by Taylor
…the girls will play! Here is a glimpse into how we filled out two weeks without Baba on his last trip.
We were able to go for a day trip up to Nakuru to visit some of our SIMPacters who work at a children’s home.
There was a national holiday that provided a chance for the compound to get together and have some fun, including a few games with a parachute!
We are still enjoying the wonderful yard for Avery to run around in. There is even a swing and a sandbox that provide hours of entertainment!
The little gang of kids really have enjoyed finding millipeds, slugs and other interesting creatures that come out during this short rainy season.
We also had fun getting to take care of the new compound puppy. It will soon start training to be our next guard dog but we get a few weeks for Avery to enjoy having a puppy.
Avery got to try out some finger paints and gave us some great artwork for our living room wall!
And just because she is so cute and proud of her Texas/Oklahoma roots here is another pic of our little cowgirl.
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Having some tea and coffee next to the newly graded road in Malakal.
Posted: November 8, 2010, 6:37 pm by Taylor
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And he is off…again…
Posted: November 7, 2010, 10:03 am by Taylor
Bright and early this morning we dropped Taylor off at the airport. He should be arriving in Juba soon and will hopefully catch a connection this afternoon to get to Malakal in one day! Please pray for a great week of reconnecting with old friends in Malakal, a great trip with a team from E3 for a week in Baliet which includes sister Lauren, for being in the right place at the right time to capture quality media, get some good interviews and create new relationships all within a tight time frame. Thanks as always for your continued prayers!
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Opening of @ihubnairobi for green members.
Posted: November 1, 2010, 6:49 pm by Taylor
Blah blah blah
Fish cakes
Alas a fish cake.
Yet more fish cakes
Guess what ... yeah ... fish cakes.
The end of the fish cakes
