First day in Dodoma

We've arrived back in Dodoma! It's great to be here with the brothers and sisters of Grace and Healing Ministry. Last night we joined Pastor Amos and Esther at their home for some delicious food, and gave them a preview of the banner from Vibrant Church in Portland.

For several trips we've found Emirates Airlines to be our cheapest option for flying. We also love the service that they provide - and their kindness to little Asher was a huge help to Casey and Abbe. They gave puppets, played with him, and even took him for a walk down the aisle. 

It's definitely not the easiest thing to travel with a little 17 month old boy. But Asher has been super so far. He's been enjoying the new sights and sounds of East Africa.

During our flight through Dubai, I caught this image outside of our window of the world's tallest building. This is the Burj Dubai. It basically dwarfs the other skyscrapers at the height of 2,600 feet.

I'm about to cut up some fresh pineapple and mangos for our team before we go to church. The Mennonite church of Dodoma is a very lively and charismatic community of people that love Jesus and their neighbors. Jim Anderson is slated to give the sermon.

We've really felt the hospitality already of the Muhagachis. Amos and Esther greeted us with huge hugs as we arrived yesterday.

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