New Set of Kenya Blogs Coming Soon!

Stay tuned to this site.  In a few days the 2016 team of Service-Learning students will be arriving in Kenya and they'll be blogging about their trip.

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  1. Jenny stumpMay 23, 2016 at 1:48 AM

    Praying for the group.....looks like the plane landed, hope everyone is getting some much needed rest today!

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  2. Cynthia KozminskiMay 27, 2016 at 10:10 AM

    Thank you so much to all of the bloggers so far. What amazing stories and adventures! We love reading your perception on the days you are there.
    God bless you all and keep up the fantastic work! Blogging and otherwise ;-)

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  3. Machelle RymanMay 30, 2016 at 9:44 AM

    These posts are a blessing to read. May God continue to work through you and those you are serving! Prayers sent daily for your team.

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