Departure Date

All indications lead us to believe we will be able to leave for Kenya on November 13th, 2011.  Believing on faith in the Lord that our house will be sold or other arrangments will be finalized by then, our journey should begin!

What to Take?

Updated Aug 23rd

Many people have asked us how they can help provide for the needs of our ministry in Kenya.  In the past, everyone has been incredibly generous in donating new and used items.  We continue to run into the problem of high costs for freight shipping.  Depending on the total mass of items we have donated, we will decide on the best method of delivery.  In addition, we would welcome to receive cash donations towards these items and then we will be able to purchase remaining items within Kenya.

This list is a sampling of the ministry items we would like to ship over or purchase in-country:


Sports Equipment                          School Supplies

Soccer Balls                                    Crayons Basket Balls                                    Pens

Long & Short Jump Ropes                 Pencils

Frisbees                                          Erasers

Yo Yo's                                            Notebook Paper

Athletic Clothing                               Rulers Team Jerseys/Shorts                        Colored Pencils Basketball Goal/Backboard               Coloring Books  Soccer Goal Posts                           Sketch Books Kickballs                                          Text Books Tennis Balls                                     Craft Supplies  Literature DVD's of Children's Bible Stories DVD's of Children's Cartoons DVD's for Christian Adults Christian Music CD's Children's Music CD's Childrens Textbooks Music Books and Hymnals Children's Story Books Bible Story Books Self-Help Books Bible Study Materials Devotional Books Bibles Coloring Books Business Education Books Gardening Education Books

Electronics Digital Cameras Video Camera Video Projector Sound System (PA System) Large Speakers Microphones & Cords Desktop Computers Laptop Computers Printers Surge Protectors LED Flashlights & Lanterns Batteries Musical Equipment Hand Drums Drum Set Guitars (Acustic & Electric) Electric Keyboards Ukuleles Tamborines Cymbols Rattlers (noise makers) Electric Amps Other Ministry Items Puppets Craft Supplies Playground Equipment Playground Slides Playground Swings Clothing Items Lightweight Jackets Sweaters & Sweatshirts Athletic Apparel Shoes in Good Condition New Socks & Underwear Warm Hats & Gloves Skirts & Dresses Children's Shorts Longsleeved Shirts Construction Supplies Shovels Hoes Post Hole Diggers Rakes Hand Tools Hand Saws Wrench Sets Socket Sets

Fast Cow Run

FAST 5K COW RUN

JULY 16TH, 2011

VIRGINIA CREEPER TRAIL, ABINGDON, VA

Race for charity to buy a cow which will provide milk to the children at GOGCP Children’s Ministries
http://www.graceofgodchildren.org/Train_with_Kenyans/Races.html

progress...

Progress is being made on the new Kenya property.  A hand-dug well has been completed.  It is around 50 feet deep.  I can't imagine being that far down. 

Next up, it's time to start building !!!