Flights

Great news...
I talked with Peggy our travel agent to let her know our plans to book on South Africa but change to Ethiopia if we get our money in on time since it is the better choice.
Peggy gave me the great news that Ethiopia has change their policy and we can book NOW on them with only $100 deposit per person... Praise God!! What a blessing...


Please get your $200 trip deposits in right away so I can book this flight for us...

It is time to start thinking about your shots...

The "regular" shot recommendations for Kenya have been:

Hep A and Hep B

Yellow Fever

MMR, Polio

Tetanus

Typhoid

Menigococcal

Malaria Medication while on Trip

Your Travel advisor will have to know the locations in which you will be traveling. The destinations are all in Kenya:

Nairobi

Nakuru

Makindu

Masai Mara Game Reserve

We will not be staying at altitudes over 10,000 feet.

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 7 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!"

Books to Read

Have you done any of your reading yet?

Remember, Foreign to Familiar is a requirement. It is a short read and very informational.

Another book that is great is There is no me without you. It is a long read but with so much information. It will give you a great inside look at AIDS in Africa. It is a true story.

Another is not a short or long read, but it is a hard one. If you want to know what life can be like for a child in Africa the book Say You're One of Them is a great in site. This is NOT a Christian book so there is some language but you will learn how 5 children dealt with the struggles of growing up in Africa through short stories.
The Hole in Our Gospel. is about Stearns, the CEO of World Vision. He says Christians have a huge hole in their lives, an emptiness that comes from ignoring the plight of the poor.

Great Movies To Watch

These are some great movies that will give you insite to life in Africa....

This was a big hit a few years back. Very good movie.
It is a true story. Based in Rwanda.






Be ready for this one it is a true story and VERY powerful.
It takes place in Rwanda.
Don't miss the line the priest says when he tells us why he stays...




This is a story of a young boy learning about AIDS.
It takes place in South Africa.

What a great movie on how God can move on man to change many.

This is another true story. Watch the documentary on Special Features!!

Takes place in South Africa.

This is a wonderful family movie.

Takes place in Kenya.

Great scenery!! Wonderful Story!!

Medications to collect...

disposable gloves... size medium and large
Calamine lotion
Antacid tablets
Alcohol (bottles)
Hydrogen peroxide
cotton balls
decongestant tablets
cough and cold syrups
expectorant syrups
expectorant tablets
fruit salts (Eno/Alka Seltzer)
pink bismuth tablets (Pepto) and liquids
ear drops (for infections)
eye drops (for infections)
medical swabs (Long q-tips)
regular ear buds/swabs
disinfectant tablets (for washing soiled linens and equipment)
anti fungal ointment
ring worm tablets (for oral treatment)
antihistamine ointments

Feb. Meeting

It was so great to see everyone again.... I know the meeting was rushed so we can get to our Super Bowl Parties So here is a run down:

• We met some more new members to our team

• Flights: We will reserve the flight through South Africa but we all need to try to get in $2500 by April 1st so we can switch to the one through Ethiopia.
  
• We will get the dates for the Garage Sale and Car Wash by next meeting. These are mandatory to come to and a lot of fun...
  
• If you are planning other fund raisers start getting those together
  
• YOU NEED TO GET YOUR SUPPORT LETTERS OUT IN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS.
• $2500 due April 1st and $2500 due June 1st
• Pray about what projects you may want to lead: Girls Home, Boys Home, Co-Ed Home, and Schoools

All applications need to be to me by our next meeting.
Please get your deposit into the church as soon as possible.

NEXT MEETING IS SUNDAY MARCH 7TH
ROBYN'S 2:30 TO 5PM

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" (Philippians 4:6-7).