Returning Home

On April 15th about 100 former CGA students returned from their various secondary schools for their Reunion.  Many times during Reunion visitors come from Nairobi or other places to minister to the secondary students. However, this term, CGA Alumni, who have already finished secondary school, did the planning and preparation and even some of the teaching.  This was a great opportunity for the Alumni to develop as facillitators, teachers and leaders before they join college later this year.  They did an excellent job of getting the students focused on God and taught very practical lessons. 

Each day began with a passionate, heart-felt session of praise and worship, followed by teaching.  After their porridge break, the students participated in team-building activities with life applications.  After lunch, different guest speakers shared with the students.  They were taught about personal hygiene, HIV/AIDS, relationships, study techniques and God's purpose in their lives. 

The last session of the week ended with Joe Peterson's future wife, Daneen, sharing her testimony about what God has done in her life since coming to know Him 10 years ago; leaving her job as a rocket scientist, moving to Africa and eventually falling in love with these students' mentor.  They were totally engulfed by her words as they focused intently on her great story of God's faithfulness.  The Reunion closed with a great rendition of "How Great Thou Art" in the students very unique style. 

We are thankful for what God is doing in the lives of students as they grow up in the CGA primary school, move on to various secondary schools, grow as leaders and continue to other academic institutions in preparation for the future that God has set before them.  A future filled with hopes and dreams because of the opportunity that CGA helped them build.