Authentic Invitation

25 plates. 

Full plates. 

Very very full plates. 

11 people. 

6 of us, 5 new friends. 

How could we eat all of this? 

It was simply impossible. 

Until it wasn't because we had three Masaai and a German with us, as well as a newly recovering vegetarian who basically ate his weight in beef. I can't tell you the name of the "restaurant" because it was tucked behind the busy road, had plastic chairs and tables sponsored by Pepsi, no walls or solid floors, and no overhead lighting. A real gem. A delicious, awesome, authentic, meat-tastic, gem. 

There's something magical about experiencing the world around you in authentic and real ways. It reminds us that we are all connected to each other- and so often we're invited to and connected at the table. It reminds me of Jesus and his persistent invitation Over and over again we have been invited to enter into the sacred spaces of people's lives. For that we are so grateful. 

Today was a wonderful day. 

The pictures can tell the story much better than I can. 

Tomorrow we travel to a Masaai Village for worship and partnership through painting. We are so excited! 

Enjoy the day in pictures! 

(Lecture classroom at the beginning of the day and at the end. What a difference a day makes!)