Prayer Itinerary

While we plan to post daily updates, we wanted you all to have an upfront glance at our trip itinerary, along with some ways to pray. Our activities in Kenya are subject to change, so please pray that we would have open and willing hearts before we head out!

September 22 - 23

Please pray for safe travel, for our baggage to show up, and for no issues at customs:

· BA 192: Dallas to London; Depart on 22 Sept at 5:35p; Arrive at 8:40a

· BA 65: London to Nairobi; Depart on 23 Sept at 10:20a; Arrive at 8:55p

Pray we have a good night’s rest in Nairobi and wake up feeling rested!

September 24

Day One in Kijabe (Thursday) will consist of resting, enjoying time with the Mendonsa family, and touring the area. The evening will include planning for the next day.

Pray for the Mendonsa family (Bob, Julie, Emily, and Will), that we would bring refreshment and encouragement! They now live full time in Kenya, serving with CURE.

September 25

Day Two (Friday) will be hospital orientation and ward fellowship (interacting with patients and their families). We will play with kids and share our stories.

Pray for our Kenyan hosts. They have worked so hard to prepare for our arrival. Ask that we would be a blessing to them—that we would be humble servants.

September 26

Day Three (Saturday) starts the weekend, when activities will be light. We can spend some of that day just looking around the nearby area. Also, we may go hiking.

Pray for our team health and unity. Ask that we would adapt to the Kenyan pace of life.

September 27

Day Four (Sunday) will be church. It will take up the morning into the afternoon. Also, that evening we will meet as a team to prepare for a week of activity in the hospital.

Pray for the Church in Kenya. Ask the Lord to bless His word as it is preached.

September 28 – October 2

Days Five thru Nine (Monday – Friday) will include us splitting into smaller teams. Four of the nurses (Beth, Leah, Elaine, and Kristen) will be serving in various medical environments, but mostly observing and partnering with CURE nurses to prepare for PALS testing in October. Ginny and Hannah will be serving in the ward, with Ginny leading out on training in PT work. The rest of us guys will be doing ward fellowship and serving in the business office. Greg and Daniel will do some IT training. We will all need to be prepared to use our VBS activities during “free time” around the hospital.

Pray for the families that we will be ministering to, in a variety of ways. Pray that they would enjoy a relationship with Jesus Christ, as we share the good news. Ask that they would experience God’s love, to overcome any obstacles or shame that would keep patients or their families from fully receiving the help available through CURE.

Also, please pray for the staff at the CURE hospital and neighboring Kijabe Hospital. Ask that God would connect us in special ways, as we serve alongside each other.

October 3

Day Ten (Saturday) is recreation day in Nairobi. Bob and Julie will be taking us!

Pray for safe travels and a sweet time of fellowship. Begin praying for our trip home.

October 4-5

Day Eleven (Sunday) will be church in the Lunga Lunga slums. Then, we will head to the Maasai market for last minute shopping. Then, off to the airport!

Then, here is our return trip home, again for family to keep tabs with us:

· BA 64: Nairobi to London; Depart on 4 Oct at 11:10p; Arrive at 5:55a

· BA 193: London to Dallas; Depart on 5 Oct at 11:40a; Arrive at 3:40p

Please pray for our time reconnecting with family and friends here. Though it is a two week trip, our worldviews will be impacted greatly by this trip. Ask that we would have opportunities to share our stories and that we would struggle well upon our return.

Continue to pray for the amazing ministry of CURE, as they impact lives around the globe. Ask that God would bless their work in Kenya and beyond.