Cairo

Life in the big cities of Egypt is much faster paced than sluggish Nile which winds it's way through them. A land of complete contrast; desert, farmland, metropolis, wasteland, Christian, Muslim, Mediterranean resorts, and communities built of garbage. The team's time here has flown by, but I wanted to post a few pictures of what's been going on along the way.

The first few weeks we stayed in the City of Alexandrea, famous for an ancient library (the old one is gone but they've built a new one) and a giant lighthouse (again, gone but now there's a castle.) We were blessed to be in fellowship with some believers along the way, and my friend Tristan and I had a great time in the evenings watching the soccer African Nations' Cup with some of our Egyptian friends.

Fishermen along the Alexandrea coast

We stayed right in the center of Cairo. If "the city that never sleeps" was not already taken, Cairo would have a fitting nickname, it's busy... all night long. We visited the Pyramids today, and a few days ago went to one of the biggest churches in Egypt, which is also I believe the worlds biggest church that meets in a cave!

St. Simon the Tanner Hall of St. Mark's church in the cave

Garbage city is something I wrote about in my newsletter, but I wanted to post some pictures for you to see. As a school, it was a difficult but good experience to process, as we consider God's heart for the poor, his desire for social justice, and how we partner with him in bringing these things on earth as his Children.

Children on streets of Manshiyat Naser "Garbage City."

One of the PhotogenX students watching her step carefully.

Our journey continues on Sunday with a long bus ride through Sinai and up to Jerusalem. We will keep on studying, keep on praying, keep on living for His glory! Blessings
Andrew