Daraja Children's Choir of Africa to Perform at First Baptist

Cultures will unite when the Daraja Children's Choir of Africa will perform at First Baptist Church in Port St. Joe on Wednesday, June 17 at 7 p.m. EST.

Daraja means "bridge" in Swahili, and the choir, made up of 24 orphans and vulnerable children from Kenya, serve as a bridge to connect eth people of Africa and America. This is a life-changing opportunity for these children to learn and experience the American culture, as many of them have never experienced life outside of Kenya. At the same time, Americans have the opportunity to step into the lives of these Kenyan children by hearing their testimonies and experiencing traditional African song and dance.

"We could not be more excited about hosting this event and we cordially invite you to mark Wednesday, June 17 on your calendar now and plan for your attendance. It will be an evening you will never forget and neither will these precious children," said Bobby Alexander, First Baptist Church student minister.

The choir is embarking on two U.S. tours this year, which includes a stop in Port st. Joe.  In spite of dealing with unimaginable hardships, these children are overflowing with joy and love, which they are eager to share, as is evident in their performance.

The Daraja Children's Choir of Africa is part of the 410 Bridge, a non-profit organization focusing on mission work in Kenya. The 410 Bridge exists to connect people within the body of Christ to contribute to the self-developing capabilities of the people of Kenya.