We had a bit of a surprise here in Cairo over the past couple days - a NFL "American Football Without Barriers" camp was scheduled to take place at the American University of Cairo. There are actually 6 college and adult league teams in Egypt, and this group of 12 NFL players agreed to come provide a camp for the participants. But, a player on the host university's team died suddenly last week (not related to the sport) - culturally, you do not continue with plans or showing any kind of excitement during the mourning process. So, 12 NFL players were in town prepared to hold a camp and needed a venue - and just like that, 12 NFL players invaded our kids' school's campus. They also allowed a certain number of students to join a couple sessions today and tomorrow. Grace and Zeke were among the students who got quite a work out and some memorable experiences with the players today. (Among the players, the ever-entertaining, and sometimes controversial ;) Marshawn Lynch of the Seattle Seahawks.)
So in the midst of the chaos that usually brings unexpected hurdles to daily life in Cairo, there are also unexpected opportunities.
✴Pray for the Cairo Christian
Fellowship and their Kids Program to
continue to grow in number and in
effective service to the families.
✴Pray for wisdom for the leaders of the
Church of God in Egypt as they have
unique opportunities for growth, and
challenges to overcome.
✴Pray for the Church of God in Rome
as they continue to refocus their
ministries on outreach.
✴Pray for our fund-raising and planning
for our summer home assignment. .
✴Pray for an important visit and
m e e t i n g s w i t h o u r r e g i o n a l
coordinators, the Nachtigall family,
March 19-26.
✴Pray for our annual visa renewal
process to be completed without
complication by April.
✴Pray for the Church of God in the
Europe and Middle East region to be
able to partner together in service to
the refugee crisis and to discover new
ways of ministering together in 2016.
- Ken and Keli Oldham
