Journey to Africa - Part I

"Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15

So, we can officially share the news: I will be going on a mission trip this summer to Kenya, Africa. We have been praying about this for ... what seems like forever ... and God has given us both peace AND JOY with this decision. We are excited for the opportunity I have - and I am getting to do something I've always dreamed about.

As for what we're doing ... we will be: visiting the school in Turkwel, spending some time with the kids, meeting sponsored children, and hosting a celebration rally; visiting a former peace rally site, maybe even a new one; breaking ground and beginning to build the 2 dormitories for the orphans in Kapenguria - each will hold 25-30 children (we hope to build one for the boys, and one for the girls); scouting out a place for a clinic, as well as educating pregnant moms & children; looking for some new cottage businesses, like sewing to create some sustaining income; and of course, passing out Bibles!

I will personally be lugging over a lot of dresses my Bible study has been making to deliver to the orphanage ... so we are all really excited for the hand-delivery.

Thank you for all your prayers. God is faithful, and we cannot wait to see what He will do on this journey.

I would love continued prayer as I begin making all the necessary plans (which unfortunately includes a-heck-of-a-lot of shots), and I will update as I progress in the upcoming steps!

"How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of Jesus!" Isaiah 52:7