Pictures from Discipleship Camp

Watching the Jesus film

Craft time

Some of the girls at camp

The campers, staff and American visitors

From Saturday August 20th

Since arriving in Kenya I have seen some amazing things. The children who attended the camp left today for their villages. We had a wonderful few days with them. These children love the Lord and really love to praise Him through singing and dancing. I know each and every member of our team has been touched in some way by these beautiful children. We are now preparing to go out in the field tomorrow for our time in the bush (a village) for two nights and three days. Please continue to pray for us. To my husband Mike – I received your message from Jordan and Adam on 8/17. It made my day as I was and am missing you (especially the day I got the message). Thanks for the photo in the first card! I needed it. Happy Anniversary (couple days early), I am with you in your heart. I love you and miss you. Danielle – my little diva – I love and miss you! Be good for Mike! (I love you more) To my family and friends who are praying for me and Brianna – Thank you! Please continue to pray, it is so appreciated! – Jackie

This has been an amazing experience. I have met children between the ages of 6 and 18 who know more about God, Jesus Christ and salvation than most adult Christians today. I saw children quote the conversation between David and Goliath verbatim and then apply it to daily living. The children always have a song in their heart. I had many children tell me God was everything to them. When you look at the face of these children, you see Jesus. I am thankful God brought me to Narok, Kenya. – Kathy

Never in my wildest dreams did I think my experience in Kenya would be so profound. The love and grace of the Kenyan people is almost overwhelming. I thoroughly enjoyed working with the children and witnessing the love they have for Christ and how they look after each other with such tenderness. Their feet cannot stay still when they hear music. I am touched by how they accept you into their lives and I know my life will never be the same. – Lyla

I would like to thank all of my supporters. This trip has truly been a heard and eye opening experience. We have certainly had a marvelous week with all the children. Liz – I miss you and I hope you and the kids are doing well. This is an awesome experience I really want to share with all of you. Furthermore – Help I need more Pop Tarts! - Wes

Jambo family and friends from Dick and Jody! The week with the kids flew by with both laughs and tears. The kids were shy at first – just like us – but by the end of the week relationships had formed! The Kenyan worship included dancing and the music moves you to your feet! One night the praise and worship with dancing lasted 30 minutes, talk about an aerobics workout! So lively and fun to experience this! Thank you for your prayers. We head to the Maasai villages tomorrow for Sunday services and a few nights in the bush. - Love, Jody and Dick

Greetings from Narok, Kenya!

Habari gani, Highline rafiki? (Hello, how are you my Highline friends?)

Greetings from Narok, Kenya! It has been such a wonderful time here at AfricaHope for the short time we have been here. We arrived safely although many lacked sleep and were weary from travel. We are extremely excited to be here and thank you again for all the help you, as a congregation, contributed to making this trip possible!

After much anticipation the children arrived Tuesday, August 16^th. Jackson, the camp director, reminded us of our church family at home. His enthusiasm and love for the children resembles that of Bret. His joy and love for God captivated the children, and immediately camp was in full swing! We began the day by registering the children and dividing them into age groups. When all was said and done, there were 99 children total attending this camp. The children attending are from the 10 different villages AfricaHope is working with.

On our first evening with the children, we had the privilege of experiencing worship in the way of the Masai. Dancing and singing all led by children of different ages. Each school represented at camp had an opportunity to come up and demonstrate their dance for us. The spirit of God was present and each of us went away feeling that much more blessed to be here.

Mungu Akubari (God Bless You)

With Love,

Your AfricaHope team

To be continued…

Imagine, I haven't posted since last year and we leave today! Here is whose going; Dick, Jody, John, Wes, Cathy, Kathy, Terry, Amy, Jackie, Brianna, Jill, Ruthie, Sandy, Abby and Lyla.
The plane leaves in about 13hrs so I had better pack. More to come later, I hope!

Final list

We have past our date for applications to be in and now have a list of 20 people.
They are as follows;
Abby, Amy, Allene, Becky, Brianna, Cathy, Danielle, Dick, Elizabeth, Jackie, Jill, Jody, John, Kathy, Marty, Ruthie, Sarah, Sandy, Terry, and Wes.
Please be in prayer for us as we prepare our hearts, minds and souls for this trip. Also prayerfuly consider financial support for one or more of these names.
Thank you and may God bless you as much as he has us.

Mission Team

Hello all!!
It looks like our team number is at 19 people. We are working on ways to raise funds for this trip and have started a cook book which I am excited to see completed. This will be more than just a collection of recipes, we want to have testimonies as why they have been saved. Family traditions, make your tongue slap your brains out eating experiences and just I love this recipe, that's what we want to share.
We also are getting ready for an auction just in time for Christmas buying! If you have a gift you would like to donate please feel free to leave us a contact method and we will be in touch.
19 people, young and old, male and female, various walks of life and all with a heart for serving Jesus by loving His people.

1st Person singular.

Sunday, I received the first application (with a deposit check) for our trip to Narok. We only have about 1 month left to get the applications in with a deposit. Thank you Sarah for being the first and also being prompt. It does make it easier on the leaders when you don't wait for the last second. Our next meeting is, I believe, May 16th. I hope to have at least half of my team signed up by then. June is the deadline for getting the applications in so it is closing in fast.
Thanks again to Sarah for being the first person (only person so far).
John