Saturday: Tea and Children's Home

Having a difficult time posting pictures on the blog. Tried to post pictures on Facebook and they did not work either. For now, we will continue trying to post the pictures and given a written report.

This morning we slept in and had a late breakfast. We left to visit a tea processing factory between Limuru and Kiambu. The Karirana Tea Estates were not far distance wise but the roads were not good. The drive was beautiful as we passed through mountains and beautiful tea farms. As far as you could see were beautiful green tea estates. We also passed rose farms.

The Karirana Tea Factory was really a treat as we saw how tea was processed from field to the cup. Joseph, the General Manager, is a believer and was a gracious host. We toured the factory. The amazing thing is that once the tea is placed in the chute to be cut--no human hand touches it again. At the end of the tour, we were able to purchase really fresh tea. The factory has started its own brand, Eden Tea.

After we left the tea factory we traveled to the Bata Shoe Store where a big Bata shoe factory used to be in Limuru. Through Bata, the team purchased shoes for all the children at the Presbyterian Orphanage. We took the shoes by the orphanage, visited with the staff and children, and prayed with them.

The rest of the afternoon was free time. We went into Nairobi to purchase coffee and to pick up a few last minute souvenirs. We finished the day at a Chinese restaurant that Carol and Shirley chose. This was a great day of ministry, learning, and being together. Tomorrow we worship together, have lunch together, and then Meg and Rebecca leave for home. Please remember to pray for the Harambe on Sunday.