Over the past few weeks, a team of 18 from USG had the incredible opportunity to serve in Nairobi, Kenya. The trip began on June 19 as our team departed from the U.S., arriving in Nairobi on Friday, June 20.

We spent the first few days immersing ourselves in Kenyan culture, visiting the Giraffe Centre and worshiping alongside one of our ministry partners at Huduma Cathedral. Located in the Kawangware slum, Huduma is a vibrant church community that shines the light of Christ in the midst of deep poverty. The church is led by a pastor with a deep passion to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of those in the area. Worshiping with this community on our first Sunday was a powerful and humbling experience.

Huduma Cathedral also runs a school—Huduma Primary School—for children in the Kawangware slum. In a community where poverty and hardship often limit opportunity, education is a critical pathway to breaking the cycle. Huduma Primary provides students with a Christ-centered education and the hope of a brighter future.

From Monday, June 23 to Friday, June 27, we served alongside the staff and students at Huduma Primary. Our team donated sports equipment and school supplies, including soccer balls, goals, basketballs, volleyballs, footballs, notebooks, pens, pencils, and erasers. Each day, we led sports camps that rotated through four different stations, giving students the chance to develop their skills, enjoy friendly competition, and experience the joy of play. Our goal was simple: to serve with joy and love, and to create an environment where kids could experience the hope of Christ through our actions and attitudes.

On Friday, we had the privilege of engaging in evangelism throughout the Kawangware community. Our group split into three teams, each led by local translators, and went house-to-house to pray for families and share the gospel. We were deeply impacted by the realities of the homes we visited—and grateful for the opportunity to bring the good news of Jesus to those we met. We praise God that several individuals made first-time decisions to follow Christ that day!

On Saturday, June 28, we traveled south to Amboseli National Park, located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. The safari experience was a highlight for many of our team members as we took in Kenya’s stunning landscapes and encountered elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffalo, wildebeests, and more.

Our final days of ministry began on Sunday, June 29, with our second partner, Pastor Kennedy Salano. We attended his church, where USG’s Director of Ministry preached the morning message, and spent the afternoon sharing a meal and meaningful fellowship with Pastor Salano and his family.

On Monday, June 30, we partnered with Pastor Salano to host a sports ministry seminar for over 60 coaches from across Kenya. The goal of this gathering was to equip and inspire coaches to see their role as a platform for ministry. Three of our participants and one staff member led sessions on:

• Coaching with a Purpose

• Characteristics of a Godly Leader

• Creating a Lasting Impact on Your Players

• Living with an Eternal Perspective

Following each session, coaches engaged in small-group discussions to reflect and apply what they heard. For many, this was a mindset shift—realizing that coaching isn’t just about sports, but about eternal impact.

As our team returns home, we do so with full hearts. This trip was a testament to God’s faithfulness—not only in the lives of those we served, but in the lives of those who served. While a recap like this can’t capture all that God did, we pray the seeds planted would grow and bear fruit for His kingdom in the days ahead.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support!

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