Welcome back to our Udada team blog! Today we want to introduce Holly and our amazing team leader, Melanie. God has truly created a wonderful team!
Introducing: Holly
Q: So, where are you from?
A: Texas (Livingston, TX for the past 19 years)
Q: What is your profession?
A: Retired Dental Hygienist (practiced for 30 years)
Q: What are you most excited about/looking forward to in regards to our trip?
A: Teaching the women and children proper dental health but also seeing and experiencing their beautiful country.
Q: What is your favorite scripture verse?
A: Psalm 25: 4-5 Show me the path where I should walk, O Lord; point out the right road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.
Q: Anything else you would like to share?
A: I am Christian Burkhardt’s stepmom and Gigi to her precious babies!
Introducing: Melanie
Q: So, where are you from?
A: Georgia
Q: What is your profession?
A: Retired from working at Baylor University
Q: What are you most excited about/looking forward to in regards to our trip?
A: I have traveled to Kenya for the last 15 years while working at Baylor University. The country and its people melted my heart. God called me at the same time to go back. I am called to empower women through faith-based leadership and to love marginalized women in Kenya.
Q: What is your favorite scripture verse?
A: Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose."
Q: Anything else you would like to share?
A: From Janice: Melanie is a vibrant woman of God that never meets a stranger! Her vivacious personality and beautiful smile welcomes all she encounters into friendship with her! :) We are blessed to have her lead our team!
Thank you for partnering with us in so many ways! Please continue to pray for each of us as we prepare for our visit to Kenya. Here are a few current prayer requests:
- That all funds necessary would be raised and submitted in time.
- That all the necessary logistics would be made with ease on our end and in Kenya.
- That God would continue to prepare our hearts and minds for the work He has appointed for
- Grace for our Marvelous team leader, Melanie, as she leads our team in all of the above!
Mungu awabriki!
(God bless you!)
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