Mikko in Nairobi

November 29, 2005

Daystar University, Chapel

twiit...twiit...twirrtwiitwiuuuu...
twiit...twiit...twiiit
twirrititwrrrrrt....

The birds nesting in the chapel roof showed us all an example of how to praise God by chirping and flying around.

Praise and worship was followed by an important announcement. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) had issued a warning. Wildebeest (gnu) herds that could be seen in the vicinity of the university could have attracted other visitors to the area. The grazing grass-eaters could be followed by meat-eaters. A few lions and leopards were missing from the nearby Nairobi National Park. It would be best to stay close to areas of human inhabitation after dark.

John 10: 10

A student of the university had returned to share the gospel.

- Because God lives in us, the power that we have is from God, not from us.
- Each of us has a purpose, together we can achieve a lot.
- I hope that everyone can feel that they are a part of this, not only once in their life, but constantly.

Exodus 20: 1-2

These are the often forgotten lines preceding the Ten Commandments. The Lord reminds us of what He has done.

- Life is not a set of rules and regulations or do's and don'ts, but devotion and service to God.

To conclude, the speaker prayed that Daystar University would raise servant leaders for Africa and the whole world.

The Daystar University Community Development Department did not accept my application for practicum credit based on work experience but I had a chance to have a great day at the university. The sun did its best to change the color of my skin, freshly arrived from Finland, from pale to a darker shade of red. I picked up some stones to take home from near the university campus.

Read the introduction: Why is Mikko in Mombasa?