Head Spinning?

.......with all the things you've yet to do? Phil 4:6 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard you hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."

Today is one of my most exciting days in trip preparation.....the day British Airways updates their entertainment schedule to reflect the month of our travel. Is it all about the movies? NO! It's about the proximity to travel date!!! HOWEVER....I will let you know what movies will be available for our trip.

To The UK
The Secret Life of Bees
Righteous Kill
Max Payne
Rachel Getting Married
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Ghost Town
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Happy Feet

Control
City Slickers
Robots

From the UK
A Bunch of Amateurs
Body of Lies
Burn After Reading
W.
Nights in Rodanthe
The Woman
What Just Happened
Open Season 2
La Vie En Rose
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
The Magnificent Seven

If you don't have a British Air frequent flyer card, you might want to check into it. You can rack up lots of mile on the little jaunt we'll be taking. Check out their web site for more info, if you have an existing card the chances of them accepting our "group rate" tickets are better. Sometimes it works, sometimes not, but it's definitely worth a try!

J

Less Than A Month!!!

Hey Everyone........It's that critical time - getting close, but not close enough! There's still way too much to possibly get done before we go, it's the time that most people have some kind of set back in their preparations - colds, vacation time conflicts, the dog sitter backs out :-) Take care of yourself (drink H2O) and keep your eye on the prize! Trust me, you're going to receive so much more than you could possibly give.

If you have concerns about the amount over and above the cost of the trip that you're spending, please call before you buy anything. You'll be surprised at what some people own two of and would love to share! PLEASE do not spend $ you don't have on things on the wish list. After our packing meeting we'll assess what we're missing and decide if we really need it afterall. One year I thought - would be way cool to have socks for every boy, but they didn't come in. When we got to Nakuru we realized that they had just received socks from a visiting team, but underwear were their big need - wouldn't you know it - we had LOTS of underwear donated that year. As the boys in Nakuru alway say..."God knows." Continue to pray that God will supply the things he want's us to be able to provide.

One year a little HIV+ girl, Caroline, was so sick and all she wanted was a pink backpack with two pockets - one for her pencil and one for her juice - for when she was well enough to go to school. Of course we had no idea, but that was the year that my mom at the last minute sent along a pink backpack with two pockets, and my daughter-in-laws grandma made a beautiful hand made quilt. Toward the end of the trip little Caroline was laid to rest wrapped in the quilt made with such love, holding her backpack that brought her such joy! Caroline had a very difficult and short life, but she spent her last days knowing that God and many other friends loved and cared for her.

God knows our needs before we ask - he certainly knows the needs, and desires, of His Kenyan children - He loves them so much. What a joy to be used by Him to get His goods to His people.Thank you for giving! You've heard it 101 times: You can't outgive God!

Next Month?????

You now have permission to use the phrase. "I'd love to, but I'm going to Africa next month......" Next month? How can this be?

At our next meeting, on January 17, we will be going over our day to day schedule and making final assignments of responsibilities. We will also be going over many little details....time zone changes, baggage requirements for British Air (which have changed recently again), currency conversion, how to travel comfortably in coach, customs and arrival in Nairobi details, registering with the US Consulate, etc. Lots of details. For the meeting it's important to have the following...

• check for travelers insurance if you haven't already turned that in.


• medical prescription information, emergency contact information completed


• any questions you may have about packing


• return any Ishmael books you may have borrowed.....our last meeting will be the packing meeting at ECF

Looking forward to our meeting Saturday!