S2E16: Creating Community in Djibouti

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Kristin Schell


 


In this episode of The Turquoise Table, host Kristin Schell
continues the storytelling series talking with people who are
creating community in unique and remarkable ways.


 


Rachel Jones lives at the crossroads of faith and culture in the
Horn of Africa. She is the author of the book Stronger Than
Death, and she and her husband founded the International School
of Djibouti.


 


Her story takes us on a beautiful journey from a high rise
apartment complex in Minneapolis to a school in The Horn of
Africa. Rachel’s story of creating community and connection is
one of the most inspiring yet. Relationships that started in her
own backyard led her family across the globe to Djibouti. 


 


When she was just twenty-two years old and a new mother of twins,
Rachel received hospitality from complete strangers, her Somali
neighbors. Her immigrant neighbors befriended her -- bringing her
food and even offering to clean her house while she rested with
the twins. Rachel was overwhelmed by their incredible friendship
and a curiosity to know more about their home East Africa was
born.


 


What transpires next is remarkable. Rachel and her family move
from urban Minneapolis to a rural part of Somalia. Then to
Djibouti. Kristin and Rachel talk about what it’s like to be a
Christian in a country that is 99% Muslim and the incredible
relationships she’s made with her neighbors. Rachel gives us a
brief overview of the Muslim religion and piques our curiosity to
learn more. After all, loving your Muslim neighbor is the same as
loving your non-Muslim neighbor. 


 


Learn more about Rachel Jones and her work
at www.djiboutijones.com.


 


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Learn more about the International School of Djibouti


 


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