Articles by JoAnna Takeda
Helena, Montana with Charlotte and Alan
Alan and Charlotte’s home in Helena, Montana is a home away from home. The day we arrive we knew we were in for an adventure. We hopped on a boat and traveled the Missouri River …
Concordia University, Nebraska
We left Concordia University well rested, well fed, and well sure that Concordia students were best singers and dancers we’ve interacted with all tour.
We left Nebraska with a 19 hour drive ahead of us, heading north to Helena, Montana. …
The Worlds Tallest Maasai Performance
Chicago, Illinois welcomes the En-kata choir!
The pressure in the elevator was more than our ears could handle. We felt our stomachs in our throats as the elevator climbed to the 103rd floor.
Maliaki was over swept with a …
Farmers Market and Clowns in Crown Point, Indiana
We started out the chilly fall day at Crown Point’s Farmers Market with chattering teeth and a sunshine that indecisively came in and out. We sang and shared, and left the rain with light up clown noses, …
Pow wow love
In Helena Montana we heard news that there was a Pow wow happening on the other side of the valley. The En-Kata crew just came back from an evening performance and didn’t know if they …
Zion City Church
Zion City Church in East St. Louis, Missouri was INCREDIBLE. Hard to even know where to start. How about with this superb family, Pastor Randy, Connie, and their 3 sons.
This church was gorgeous by its …
Grace Church, Fairview Heights Illinois
We had a wonderful time at all three Grace Church morning services worshiping with Pastor Hal and Pam Santos.
Maliaki had the privilege of sharing in all three services about the power of faith and God’s …
Maasai (Masai) Qtips
Ever had an itch in your ear so deep that not even Qtips can get the job done? Here’s what I learned today.
“Are you sure this is safe?”
Thank you St. Louis Missouri for your zoo, and the bonus free admission too!
I was busy enjoying our trek along the zoo pathway as Mathayo and Sifa skipped off ahead of me, or should I …
MorningStar Fellowship, Winston Salem, North Carolina
A big thanks to the Pastor Matt and wife Debbie Peterson for the welcome into MorningStar Fellowship, Winston Salem. Such an incredible time of worship with the freedom of creativity through painting, dancing …
