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The Team Arrived Safe and Sound
Please see the "Journal" post for details.
Central Church's Kenya Missions Trip 2009
Thank you for allowing the team of 8 from Central Church to embark on this trip. The trip will be from Thursday, June 25 - July 5.
The team will be commissioned during the Sunday morning services at Central Church on Father's Day, June 21.
This site will be updated daily during the trip, depending on availability of interent acccess. If possible, photos will be uploaded along with text entries. Please feel free to leave comments on the sidebar.
Latest News
Our team had been a little concerned about having enough money to build the two churches that we were planning to build on this trip. On Monday, June 16, we received word that Samaritan's Heart International, Pastor Paul's supervising missions orgnaization here in the States, had wired him $16,000 in order to build the two churches and purchase building supplies. We continue to see God work and provide the money for those who are faithful to His calling. If there is any excess remaining, the team will buy Bibles for the Maasai churches.
Itinerary
THURSDAY 6/25/09 (Kevin's birthday)
Leave Memphis @ 1:35 P.M. Flight NW 292 to Detroit
Leave Detroit @ 7:10 P.M. Flight NW 36 to Amsterdam
FRIDAY 6/26/09
Leave Amsterdam @ 10:15A.M. Flight NW 8565/KL565
Arrives in Nairobi, Kenya @ 7:25 P.M.
Spend the night in a Nairobi Hotel
SATURDAY 6/27/09
Buy supplies in Nairobi and head to Pastor Paul's in Kijabe, Kenya
SUNDAY 6/28/09
Attend services at at least 2 Maasai churches and visit other Maasai villages
MONDAY-FRIDAY 6/29 - 7/03/09
Work on building two churches in two different Maasai villages and visit previously built churches
SATURDAY 7/04/09
Some R & R in Nairobi before heading home
Leave Kenya @ 10:10 P.M. NW 8566
SUNDAY 7/05/09
Arrive in Amsterdam @ 5:30 A.M.
Leave Amsterdam @ 2:10 P.M. NW 57
Arrive in Memphis @ 4:50 P.M.
Team Members
Ken Rowland (team leader)
Bob Gordon
Kevin Gordon
Elizabeth Lee
Dwight Lee
Tom Knecht
Stan Peppenhorst
Richard White
Prayer Requests
- Funds for the trip will continue to come in to allow our team to fulfill the calling the God has given us to build two churches for the Maasai and support Pastor Paul's family and ministry.
- All the dental/medical equipment can be packed and the generator we are taking from the states will be able to be packed.
- For each individual team member's health and for their families.
- Safe travel to Kenya
- God would use us in whatever way He sees fit to further his kingdom and support Pastor Paul.
Guestbook
7/10/2009 1:18:57 PM - 002077483155
Kevin, What a wonderful site you've built for all of us to share your experiences in Kenya. Just as the Masaai were blessed by your mission trip, we are blessed by the stories you have told. My prayer is that God will use this site and the personal witnessing of each team member to encourage others to "give and go" on the next Central trip to Kenya. May God richly bless each of you, just as you have blessed the Masaai with your willingness to serve God.
7/4/2009 1:27:31 AM - 002030749135
Praying for your safe return - can't wait to hear about the trip!
Laura Bishop
6/30/2009 9:54:45 PM - 002076643521
Holding up your hands in prayer... Jesus is Wonderful! (Romans 15:13) - vern
6/30/2009 5:06:33 AM - 002076732875
Praying for God's work done through the team unhindered, and by power of Holy Spirit. May our Lord strengthen each of you.
B.E.
6/30/2009 2:11:22 AM - 000095990279
Ken - I talked with Gwen today and she and Gabby made it fine and are doing well. They are praying for you guys and glad that you finally made it! - Lisa Conley
6/22/2009 4:59:03 PM - 002075517660
As this team leaves this week, I'll be praying for all of you. Having gone twice before, my heart is heavy for the Maasai people. Pastor Paul & Milka are truly servants of Christ. Praying for you. Buddy Craft
6/15/2009 1:10:18 PM - 002074500669
We will be praying hard. Give Pastor Paul and Milka our love,
Than Banisters
11/21/2009 1:30:00 PM