As most of you all know, this summer I will be returning BACK to AFRICA! I leave July 15th which is less than 4 months away!! =) Boy oh boy, am I ever excited!!! On my trip I’ll be working with a team of volunteers, through a Christian non-profit organization called Visiting Orphans. We will be traveling to Nakuru, Kenya to serve at several orphanages. Our mission will be to invest our time and earthly treasures and BUILD HOPE in those we encounter there. During our time in Kenya we will be based at an orphanage named FIWAGOH – a mission, home and school to over 180+ amazing kids. I was able to visit this orphanage last summer (this is the one where Duncan is!) and I absolutely fell in love with all of these children. We stayed there for two nights and this time we will be living in the orphanage for 12 days - cooking, cleaning, singing, studying God’s word, going to school, playing, loving and completing several projects … right alongside of these children who have become “family!”
At FIWAGOH we will be constructing a playground for the children to enjoy some much needed exercise. First, let me just explain this to you. Last summer the children got so excited over BUBBLES and SILLY BANDS! I can’t even imagine how they are going to get over this playground!! They are going to be SO JOYFUL!!!
We will also be partnering with two smaller, nearby orphanages. Haven of Hope is home to over 30 infant – 6 year olds. We will be brightening up their nursery with fresh paint and wall murals. I’m super excited about this because I love art and painting…plus I have always wanted to participate in a project like this! We also have the opportunity of taking shifts - holding, bathing, playing and rocking little ones so that Nelly (their mama) can get some much needed rest! I can't WAIT to snuggle and love on all of these children!!!!:)
In addition, we will be providing and installing a new water holding-tank at VISOI Children’s Home located in a village where there is no running water. God has brought together this team from all across the country with different skills and abilities, yet one unified purpose - to bring LOVE and HOPE to these amazing children.
Our trip is just less than 4 months away. We are excited to go build hope but still together as a team have some funds to raise in order to do this. Our whole team has faith that God will apply these funds. We are reminded constantly that His heart is for these precious children and that we must do what He calls us to—Visit Orphans!
Please consider joining us in what God is calling each of us to do by supporting our team. Your love, support and prayers would be very much appreciated. I also want you to know that 100% of your money will be going directly to these projects!! No matter how big or small your donation is, you will certainly help give HOPE to these children—along with a SMILE on their face!:)
Also, if you know of any businesses that might be interested in donating please let me know. ALL and ANY of your help would be greatly appreciated!
Donations Needed:
· Playground at FIWAGOH – all building material, delivery and additional labor – approximately $8,000-10,000
· Painting Project at Haven of Hope – all supplies and equipment – approx. $500
· Water holding tank at VISOI Children’s Home – approx. $500
ALL donations through Visiting Orphans are tax-deductible and can be made one of the following ways:
If you are interested and would like to make a donation to help us BUILD HOPE with these projects, please let me know. I can give you my mailing address and you can send me a check.
Or—You can send a CHECK made payable to:
Visiting Orphans
P.O. Box 668
Nolensville, TN 37135.
Please make a note in the MEMO line designating July - Kenya Projects.
You can also donate ON-LINE at www.visitingorphans.org
· FUND CATEGORY choose our trip - “Kenya - July 2012”
· SPECIFIC MINISTRY - enter July - Kenya Projects
