Kenya Mission Trip 2024
Dear Future Missionary,
Words cannot express our joy in knowing you are interested in serving our brothers and sisters in Kenya! An unforgettable, faith-empowering and life-changing experience awaits you. The leadership team at the “Good News Kenya” in Kenya sincerely welcome you and are grateful beyond words that you are considering this challenge of a “call to missions.” Your willingness to join us in our efforts to share the Good News of Jesus with those who don’t yet know him in Kenya is summed up well in the words of the Prophet Isaiah:
“The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor. They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.” – Isaiah 61:1-4
These words from Isaiah describe the hope we find in Jesus, which is the message you are being called by God to share with so many in Kenya who desperately need him. God is calling YOU to proclaim the Good News to the poor. God will use YOU to bind up the brokenhearted, free the captives, release prisoners from darkness, comfort those who mourn and grieve. YOUR efforts will be used to rebuild ruins, restore places devastated, and bring hope to the hopeless shadows of lives without Christ.
Again, we are excited and thankful beyond words to our God for your wiliness to consider this amazing journey of being used by God in this powerful and effective way. If we can support, encourage or answer any questions for you along this journey, please let us know. Let us continue to pray together that God’s call in your life is clear, and that he uses you in a mighty way to serve in Kenya!
In Christ,
Fred & Holly Okoth
9 going
Financial
$4,000.00
Due 5/15/2024
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Obtain a passport and Kenya Visa
Restrictions
- Ages 12 and over, any minor must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- All participants must have the physical ability and maturity to fully contribute to the mission efforts of the trip.
- All team meetings and fundraising efforts are team-building and support the greater effort of the mission, and therefore are mandatory regardless of financial need. If more than two events are not attended, a reduction of fundraising dollars toward one's personal goal may occur. All funds collected above and beyond an individual or team goal will be used for the mission. No refunds on deposits, payments or fundraising dollars will be available.
- Recommended vaccinations are mandatory for all participants. (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Yellow Fever, Rabies, Meningitis and Malaria)
- Participants from outside St. John’s must have a connection to another church or be open to attending St. John’s between now and the trip, recognizing the faith-based nature of this trip and work being done in Kenya (evangelizing, sharing testimonies, etc.)
Preparation
- Fill out the application and attend team meetings and fundraising opportunities.