Kenya Trip

How would you like to be a hero? Really! In Kenya there are 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 the Nov. 3 to 26^th team!

What will we be doing there? 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. I could really use your prayer support! And, if you can join me in financial support, you can make a tax-deductible donation to CMIA on my behalf. Please make sure that my name is not on the check you send, but is on the envelope (see the address below), 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

http://www.christianministriesinafrica.org/