2006 Mission Tour

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The 2006 US Summer Mission Tour to visit the Life For Children Ministry operations in Kenya Africa ended on a high note.  Each of the tours objectives were met with success and in most cases results far exceeded the group’s expectations.  The four person Team was comprised of Michael Agwanda and Dick Weber from Atlanta, active at No Springs UMC; and, Curtis and Shannon Gibbs, Youth Minister and Youth Director respectively, from Winder UMC in Winder, Georgia.  The groups busy schedule started with two days of participation for Michael and Dick with the Atlanta based Mission Society staff and personnel active in Kenya and their participation in the first East African Mission Mobilization Conference, under the direction of Glory Outreach Assembly, based out of Nairobi: 2, an eight day visit with the Life For Children Ministry operations team based in Kisumu, and overseen by a Registered Kenyan Board of 12 members; 3, numerous home visits and interview with orphans and guardians in their villages; 4, observations on general living conditions for food & water, clothing, medical care, and schooling, etc.; 5, conferences with the Life For Children Ministry Board Members and staff members for broader understanding of the living conditions observed in the villages; 6, site inspections for potential fresh water well locations in the villages; 7,  a highly active and engaging 3 day Vacation Bible School for the Ministry’s orphans and related Church youth led by Curtis and Shannon Gibbs; 8, the review of administrative and office procedures for compliance; and 9, The purchase and dedication of the Ministry’s new trail bike; 10, the production of graphic and video material for future use.  The Tour was a success on all accounts.

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From this active schedule of visits, observations, and meetings, a near term list of needs has been developed for the Life For Children Ministry.  Immediately, we will work toward finding Partners and solutions to satisfy these concerns.  If you and/or your organization can see an area where your involvement could make a difference, please call either Michael of Dick.

 

Immediate Needs:

- Financial support for medical supplies and staff, about $300 monthly.

- Fresh water wells for community residents.

- Social services training and certification (capacity building)

- A Four wheel drive vehicle

- A Community center for orphans and families

- Chigger eradication program for local school grounds

 

by:Dick Weber

Chairman, US Advisory Board

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