Carry On Bags

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As nice as the gal at security was,

DeeDee had to throw away most of the stuff you see in the photo!!

Make sure this doesn't happen to you!!

Here is a link if you want more details on what is allowed,

but I'll try to give a "quick" summary :)

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm

Common sense stuff still can't come with- knives,scissors, etc.
Each person is allowed

ONE quart size, zip-top, clear plastic bag and all of your liquids must fit in here

as you're going through security.
All of those liquids must be in bottles labeled 3oz. or less.
This means if you have a bottle of lotion that is labeled 4oz., but it clearly is only 1/2 full, they will make you throw it in the garbage, so watch your labels!
This includes gels- hair gel, toothpaste, etc.

Prescriptions in their original bottles
are allowed, they don't need to fit in your baggie.

Don't bring bottles of water, juice, or pop with to the airport, you can't get them past security.
(empty water bottles are fine)
Once you're through security you can buy all of the beverages you need and they are fine to come on the plane with you.

Remember, you get one carry on bag that is under 35 pounds

and on personal item... You can not bring two 35 pound bags.

Final Itinerary

Fri, 16 July – Arrive midday, late afternoon orientation; flag lowering at COTR Academy and hello to the Langata GCC kids

Sat, 17 – Head to Makindu; Day with girls at Makindu GCC

Sunday, 18 - Sunday service with girls, Makindu COTR; GCC girls

Mon, 19– Makindu and Kisingo pre-primary schools; return to Nairobi

Tues, 20 - COTR Academy and Langata GCC

Wed, 21 - Kibera slums feeding station

Thurs 22- Reuben slums School

Friday 23- to Nakuru; Nakuru GCC Farm

Saturday, 24 – all day with GCC boys, service project with selected boys

Sunday, 25 - morning service, Nakuru COTR; depart for Nairobi

Monday, 26 – shopping morning in city center; Carnivore lunch; Kazuri Beads in afternoon;

Tues, 27 – flight to Masai Mara

Wed, 28 – Masai Mara

Thurs, 29 – return to Nairobi; GCC Langata

Fri, 30 – CMIA compound to say goodbye to Academy and GCC kids; to JKIA to check in for international flight

Last Meeting

We had a great last meeting
Thank you so much for hanging in with me... it was a long one.

• We has some Kenyan food. Glad you guys liked it. It will be even better in Kenya.
• We went over packing day on July 11th.
  
• We went over each day... what we will be doing and all our projects.
• We have our last list of what needs to be gathered.
  
• We went over all our songs! What fun you guys will be!

There is one BIG change!!
Our flight leaves at 10:53pm on the 14th...
So we don't have to be to the airport until 8pm.

Photos of Kenya

20 more days!!!

Are you getting excited!!

Are you getting worried!!

Are you getting nervous!!

Is there things in your life telling you you can't do this!!

Do you feel like it will never all come together!!

Maybe you are having second thoughts about going to Kenya!!

Don't worry. These thoughts are all normal.

You are going to do a great work and Satan will try and stop it.

I want you to remember the orphans and how much joy they have

while they have so little material possessions.

Then try to give your worries, fears, anxieties and concerns over to Jesus.

Let Him carry your burden,

Remember your joy as you see that today you don't have a horrible disease,

you have a roof over your head, you have loved ones around you

and you have a full belly!!

I am so excited to be going to Kenya with each and everyone of you.

God has great plans for us there. I can see it already.

20 more days and we are off!!

I can hardly stand it!!

For this reason I say to you, do not be anxious for your life, as to what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor for your body, as to what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? And which one of you by being anxious can add a single cubit to his life's span? And why are you anxious about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin, yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory did not clothe himself like one of these. But if God so arrays the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more do so for you? O men of little faith? ... Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. -Matthew 6:25-30,34

Only 22 more days till we leave!!!

Time is flying by so fast!!

Please do not miss out meeting this Sunday at 2pm!!

We are meeting at Lisa Setters again.

Please be on time and
plan on staying till we are done.

You will get to sample some of Kenya's best and common dishes:

Ugali

Chapati

Avocado and Papaya Salad

Chicken Mansala

Kachumbari

Swahili

Swahili

Genesis 11:3-9
They said to each other, "Come, let's make bricks and bake them thoroughly." They used brick instead of stone, and tar for mortar. Then they said, "Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves and not be scattered over the face of the whole earth."
But the LORD came down to see the city and the tower that the men were building. The LORD said, "If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them. Come, let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other."
So the LORD scattered them from there over all the earth, and they stopped building the city. That is why it was called Babel because there the LORD confused the language of the whole world. From there the LORD scattered them over the face of the whole earth.

1 Corinthians 14:10
Undoubtedly there are all sorts of languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning.

Kenya is a multilingual country. There are a total of 62 languages spoken in Kenya, most being African languages with a minority of Middle-Eastern and Asian languages spoken by descendants of settlers. Kenya's two main languages are English and Swahili. Unless you are hopelessly lost in the bush somewhere, you will probably be able to find someone who speaks English. Attempts to use Swahili are generally warmly received and can often help in conversations. Despite the widespread use of Swahili, most Kenyans have their own tribal language and view Swahili as a foreign language, as they do English.

Greetings (and other basics)

Hello Jambo

How are things? Habari?

Fine or Good Nzuri

Goodbye to one/goodbye to many Kwaheri/Kwaherini

Come in/welcome Karibu

Thank you Asante

Mr. Bwana (respectful -adult man)

Mrs., Miss Mama (respectful - adult woman)

youth/youths kijana/vijanachild

children mtoto/watoto

What is your name? Jina lako nani?

My name is... Jina langu...

Numbers

1 moja

2 mbili

3 tatu

4 nne

5 tano

6 sita

7 saba

8 nane

9 tisa

10 kumi

Useful words

Yes Ndiyo

No Hapana

Right kulia

Left kushoto

Up juu

Down chini

Friend rafiki

Where is? Wapi?

Here hapa

When? lini?

Now sasa

Soon sasa hivi

Trees...

Genesis 2:9
And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

Here are some photos of some of the amazing trees in Kenya. I fell in love with the trees the first time I was there. Yes, you just might even see me huge one while we are there... :) The Baobab is my favorite. (the one with the elephant) It is known as the upside down tree. It looks as if God pulled it up but the roots and then replanted it on its head! If you look closely at the middle photo (the big green tree) you will see people sitting under that tree!! This one reminded me of the Tree of Life at DisneyWorld. Some believed that this area (East Africa) may just be where the Tree of Life was found that is talked about in Genesis....

Little Rascals!!

I love this picture. It was taken on Hair Day.
That is when two gals come in and re-braid all the children's hair.
I thought of Buckwheat from The Little Rascals...

You are just going to fall in love with these
Little Rascals!!

As we get ready to go, there is so much that can make us anxious

"can I leave home for so long"

"what will happen to me in Africa"

"am I ready for something like this"

The list can go on and on... The trick is remember

God is in control!!

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:6-9

Video for Kenya

Philipians 4:12-13

Philipians 4:12-13

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation,
whether well fed or hungry,
whether living in plenty or in want.
I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

They are just kids too...

Are you ready to be with the kids of GCC?

They are full of energy,full of life,and full of laughter....

AND THEY ARE READY FOR YOU!!

There are so many you will never remember all their names,but you will remember many of them.Your life will be changed after 2 weeks with them.

I have been asked many times"Are the orphans of Kenya different then the children of America?"The answer....NO!!

Then need love just like any other child, they love attention like American kids do,

They have hopes and dreams, they have crushes,

They care about how they look,

They LOVE candy and

They want to know they are important too.

You, O LORD, reign forever;
your throne endures from generation to generation.
Lamentations 5:19

Dr. Biden sees the Neighborhoods of Kenya

Audio Slideshow: Dr. Biden Sees the Neighborhoods of Kenya
Posted by Annie Tomasini on June 08, 2010 at 05:58 PM EDT

Dr. Jill Biden toured the Kibera area of Nairobi, Kenya earlier today. It’s one of the largest slums in the world at just about 1.5 million people living in an area about 2 square miles total. Very few people have electricity or running water and many of the residents are living with HIV.

Watch this slideshow and hear directly from the Second Lady about her impressions of the day, meeting with the young women, and her walk through the village.

We’ll be in Kenya for a couple more days – be sure to check back for more "On Board" updates from the Vice President and Dr. Biden's trip.


http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/06/08/audio-slideshow-dr-biden-sees-kibera-kenya

CMIA Head Quarters

This is the front entrance to the Langatacomp0und. The building you see in the background is the church. If you were standing right in front of the gate, you would be looking directly at the front door of the offices. Inside that front door is the reception area that used to be a bar (the church was a night club.) Go past the reception area and take a left and you'll find two classrooms and the computer lab. Go straight past the reception area and there is a door to the old HIV/AIDS extension. A right after the reception area takes you to the office of David Hatley and Pastor Hassan.

If you step inside this gate and look to your right you'll see three or four classrooms in a separate building.If you could look to the right (down the gravel road we're standing on) you would see the main orphanage compound

Great Wisdom

Romans 12:9-18
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Better words could not be spoken before we leave for Kenya.
Read them and then Read them again each day before we go!!
Print them out on a sheet of paper and take them with you.
When fear of going seeks up on you,
read them and find God' peace.
When you feel worn out and tired,
read them and be reminded of what God calls us to be and do.
When you are not sure what to do,
read them and be remind what God would have you do.
When you are not sure how to handle a situation with someone else on the team, read them and know how God calls you to handle it.
When Dieing to Self seems impossible,
read them and see how God asks you to do it.
Follow these words and you will come home truly blessed!!

June 6th Meeting

Thank you so much for hanging in there
on such a long meeting.
We had a lot to cover....

• We went over packing... what is OK to bring and not OK. Check the list I sent you. We need to each pack all our belongings in our carry on. The two checked bags will be ministry supplies only.
  
• Funds: They are all do in by June 15th. This date can not be pushed back.
  
• We went over the Do's and Dont's while in Kenya. It is a lot to remember so please read them over again and follow my lead.
  
• We looked at what a day would be like for us in Kenya..
  
• We saw the gifts for the house mums and dads and teachers. Great job Lisa!!
  
• Then we went over our projects....

1. Makindu: Face Painting and Temporary Tattoos. Collage Quilt. Letter writing. Prayer boxes. Service Project with Girls: Hospital.
   
2. Nakuru: Face Painting and Temporary Tattoos. Treasure Hunt. Letter writing. Service Project with Boys to be announced.
   
3. Langata: Face Painting. Giraffe Park. Beach Balls and Bop-it. Decorate Hats.
4. Schools: Makindu & Kisingo... Photos and Frames. Pencils. Songs. Langata: Songs and skits.
   

We need to get our shopping done. Each of you has a list of what you need to pick up before our next meeting.
We need to have all our projects together and ready to go for our next meeting.
Vicki and Robyn need to know the out lines of their talks.

Next meeting is June 27th...
This is our last meeting before we pack and go!!!
Please be at Lisa's by 2pm and plan on staying till we are done.

Who are David and Jennifer

Who are David and Jennifer Hatley

This will be my 5th time going over to Kenya to work with CMIA. God put a deep desire to work in this ministry after I heard David Hatley speak in Snohomish. I will never forget that afternoon, God spoke straight into my heart. Now 6 years later that desire and calling is only stronger. That is in part due to the amazing people the Hatleys are. They let God use them and have the faith of Moses!! I look forward to each of you meeting them in July...

25 years ago David and Jennifer felt the call of God to go to Kenya. They sold all they had and packed up their two very young children and headed to Kenya. Once there, they were told they could not enter the country. David said "you don't understand, God told us to come!" For hours this went on till finally the officials said, "Fine. Go!!" Knowing only one person in Kenya they went out. Now 23 years latter they have been God's hands in starting 4 children's homes, 7 schools for children who can afford to go to school and countless churches. It is their ministry we will be going to Kenya to support. Working in the children's home they helped start. They know each child by name. They spend time with each child in all 4 homes loving on them and encouraging them. Over the years David and Jennifer raised their three children (Penny came after they arrived in Kenya) and have adopted 3 Kenyan girls.

My favorite story of David and Jennifer was the trip I was on in 2006 to Kenya. We were asked to attend a wedding. At the wedding many of the kids came along. I was in the row of chairs in front of David and Jennifer. When I looked back behind me I found both David and Jennifer had ribbon all over them. The kids had gotten bored and gathered the ribbons around them and began putting them on David and Jennifer. They were such great sports!! (see photo above)

David and Jennifer will be in Kenya while we are there. You will get to meet David and Jennifer, along with their three adopted children. It will be a great time to ask any questions about CMIA and get to know two amazing people who followed God's call and have changed the lives of thousand!!

Matthew 25:21 "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!"

Kenya Slums

Kenya Slum needs more than promises

We will be in the slums of Kenya on our trip. We will visit one of two feeding stations set up by CMIA while we are there... Here is an article I found on the Slums of Kenya last year...

Slum in Kenya needs more than promises
By MIRIAM PEPPER

Before entering one of the world’s largest slums, a dozen American journalists are directed toward a row of knee-high rubber boots. The instruction is to swap your shoes for boots and keep your pants tucked inside the boot tops.

The message: Whatever we’d step through inside the narrow, muddy alleys of the shanty town would be bad to take back to a hotel or suitcase.

If we looked out of place clomping around in boots on a warm June day, the barefoot and sandal-wearing locals didn’t seem to notice. Visitors now are fairly common in Kibera, much to the dismay of some Kenyan political leaders who would prefer that the area that “pricks our conscience” not be on so many must-see lists.

One million people — one-third of Nairobi’s population — live in Kibera, a tin-roof maze of living spaces that lack clean running water and basic sanitation. The “better” dwellings can count on only erratic electricity. Water must be purchased and hauled, and “container” gardens (a bag of dirt for growing vegetables) is a step forward. An outhouse is a limited luxury. Come nightfall, many resort to tossing out “flying toilets,” plastic bags filled with human waste. Rain turns dirt walkways into streams of sewage, both human and animal.

Kibera, approaching 60 years old, remains a humanitarian disgrace.

“Why do people move from beautiful rural areas to Dante-like urban areas?” asked Robert

Breiman, Kenyan coordinator for the Global Disease Detection Network.

It’s important to understand. Urbanization is increasing rapidly throughout Africa.
Breiman has some hypotheses. People come to cities for cash, educational opportunities and as a way to break from tribal bounds. But unskilled urban immigrants find few jobs and overcrowded schools. Sanitation, water supplies and health systems are all lacking.

Now sections of Kibera are study pools for emerging pathogens. Thousands of residents are under intense surveillance, visited every two weeks by health workers for major research efforts led by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Kenyan Medical Research Institute.

Armed with hand-held PDAs, health workers zip through questions about recent illnesses.
Families, familiar with the routine, have ready answers.

Those who participate get free clinic care. Childhood mortality among study families is down.
Yet preventable illness is everywhere.

Just soap and clean water (if families can afford them) could reduce pneumonia and diarrhea, both common and deadly, by 50 percent.

Malaria in rural Kenya is far worse than in the higher elevations of Nairobi. But that safety is slipping. Malaria is appearing more frequently, particularly among the young.

Alice Ouma, one of dozens of community health interviewers, strides through twisting pathways, greeting neighbors, certain she is making a difference. She has helped parents seek clinic care for ailing children and themselves, and encourages good follow-through with medicines.

In one recent home-health visit, the mother of the family had been sick for three days, the father had active malaria and their 10-year-old daughter was out of school with a fever. The nearby clinic provided anti-malaria medicine, analgesics and antibiotics for the ill family members. Ouma checked temperatures and breathing rates. Two other children weren’t home, but the parents reported no problems for them.

Ouma stops by 60 such households each day, hoping to find enough families at home to complete 35 interviews. For this slice of Kibera, health care is improving. But the sprawling settlement has far more needs than health projects.

The tragedy is how little government help is available. It was Kenya’s vice president, Kalonzo Musyoka, who recently said Kibera pricks the conscience. Ten years from now, he suggests, the nation should be able to say, “The Kibera that was.”

Indeed it should. But Kibera has heard promises before, and few hold out such hope