Kenya update!
Kenya was a blast! An absolute blast! See the pictures on the picture page. When I start having more energy (recoving from the cancer) I'll be posting to the blog my day-by-day activities from the log I wrote while in Kenya (except the safari stuff which I caught up with after we returned to the States.)
Below is my support letter. If you are interested in supporting the ministry further, contact the web site or write the folks at the address given. If you would like to support a child, and I highly encourage you to do so, then feel free to send me an e-mail and I can give you a hand in the process, and even let you know about many of the kids! We met all the kids in Langata (including the AIDS children) and the girls in Makindu. We didn't get to spend much time with the boys in Nakuru since we were such a big part of the Bible School Graduation.
When I get my Master's degree, I want to graduate in Kenya! What joy and celebration! It was amazing! These people are so very grateful for everything and take joy in the simplest of things. PLEASE, don't think this is because they "don't have anything." Because, that isn't the case! Whatever happened here in the U.S. for us to forget that?
I cannot wait to get back to revisit my friends in Kenya!
Chet
Dear Friend,
How would you like to be a hero? Really! In Kenya there numerous AIDS children (orphans and kids who have the disease) who have been abandoned by parents and relatives. Without help, they die on the streets, or even at the hands of their own relatives who can’t stand the shame in their family. Yet, you can be a hero to these children! Yes, without ever getting a passport and without applying for a visa. You don’t have to get all those painful shots! How can this be?.
You can send someone to be your hands and feet! Many would like to go, but can’t, but by sending help, you are the hero! Your prayer support and financial help is what Christ Jesus is looking for in helping another. (Mt. 25:31-44) You have the opportunity to literally save lives.
I have had a huge blessing occur. I’ve been praying for the last few years to join the Kenya Short-term Missions team, and the opportunity has arisen! Some members of the team unfortunately had to drop out, and I was eligible to join!
What will we be doing there, November 3 through 26? Our team is supporting Christian Ministries in Africa (CMIA)*, a place that harbors AIDS orphans and victims. Our team will be teaching CPR and first aid to the academy’s teachers, creating a library for the school, doing maintenance on existing buildings, teaching, and working with the new “plant” churches.
As well, I have the opportunity to present the Gospel my ventriloquist talents! This is so exciting, as most of the people in Kenya have never seen a ventriloquist. I have found that ventriloquism is one of the most effective and powerful tools for sharing the Gospel, and I have an opportunity to use my talents for spreading Christ Jesus’ love!
Can you be a hero? Have you felt the calling on your heart? God calls many. Will you be one who hears and responds? Will you be the one to send the hands and the feet of Christ to another land to share His love? Would you please pray for this exciting endeavor? Ephesians 6:10 through 18, emphasis on verse 18!) Prayer is the most important thing for this trip. And, if you can join me in financial support, you can make a tax-deductible donation to CMIA on my behalf. The address is below. Please make sure that my name is not on the check you send, but is on the envelope, to keep the donation tax-deductible. Thank you, so very much!
In Christ Jesus,
Chet Dickenson
CMIA
16541 Redmond Way PMB 514-C
Redmond, WA 98052
(Please put my name on the back of the envelope. Thank you!)
* http://www.christianministriesinafrica.org/
