Village Bible Church || Aurora | Indian Creek | Sugar Grove | IL

After much travel and ministry in our first two weeks in Uganda, being able to spend a time of relaxation, learning, and growth was just what we needed. The Kehns graciously allowed us to stay with them in their home in Mbarara for the past week. Because they are leaving next week for 3 months in the states, we were able to help them with the kids and preparation for their time there. We were able to see the day-to-day life of missionaries and they ways in which the Kehns have completely poured into their community and the people there. It was such an encouragement for us to be able to play with their kids: Asher, Stephen and Adelynn and also spend time talking with Matt and Crystal about missions, parenting/adoption and serving the Lord abroad.

We were also blessed with being able to attend a “Team Meeting” with the Kehns and other missionaries living in Mbarara. It was such an encouragement to see men and women totally sold out for the Lord and living life away from home and the people and places they are familiar with. Having a sweet time of fellowship with these brothers and sisters in the Lord from all over the world was truly something that we will never forget!

David was able to spend much time talking with Matt about how to implement a ministry initiative like ABIDE within the context of Village Bible Church. The ABIDE program incorporates relationship-based discipleship that attempts to mirror the ministry of Christ. Life-on-life discussions and growth opportunities have proven to be a context in which God transforms the lives of his children.

It was a great experience for us to be able to see the missional ways in which the Kehns and others are living their lives for the Lord! We are excited to use many of the things that we learned this past week within our ministries at home as well!