In only two days our team will be headed out! For some, it is their first trip to Segera and for others, their second or third. For all, it is just as exciting!
Please keep the team in your prayers over the next few days as they finish up their packing and say their good bye's. Also be in prayer for peace for the parents, spouses and siblings who will be "left behind". Watching them leave and not getting to hear from them much is often very difficult. Hopefully, this blog will help that some.
With two days before their flights leave, it would also be a good idea for us to begin praying for their pilots, the baggage handlers and the check-in and customs people they will encounter along the way. That they would all be rested and have an extra measure of patience as they deal with our large group.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Segera is ready for us!
Below is an overview of the area we will be serving and an update from Ashley with 410 Bridge. The anticipation is building on both sides of the "bridge" as we prepare to go and they get ready for us to arrive.
The Segera Mission is a beacon of hope for the surrounding communities in the region, providing medical care and spiritual and physical nourishment. The three main communities surrounding the mission are Depatus, Jerusalem, and Endona along with several other small tribal villages. These communities, and the area at-large are home to several tribes including the Samburu, Turkana, Masai, and Meru. The area is very secluded and in many ways cut off from the outside world, as a result many of the tribal people in the area have not yet been reached with the Gospel. The primary needs for the area at large have been identified as:
* Access to clean water
* Improved education opportunities for surrounding communities
* Micro-enterprise or revenue generating initiatives
* Evangelism and out-reach programs
* A footbridge providing access to the mission during rainy seasons
So what is happening in Endona?
The primary school continues to sing praises for Brazos Pointe Fellowship since the team came last summer and laid new concrete floors in several classrooms. They remember many team members by name and enjoy talking about the fellowship they shared. They are very excited for Brazos Pointe to return! As education continues to be at the forefront of priorities for this community, 410 Bridge contracted a Kenyan Education Consultant to conduct a needs assessment in both the primary and secondary school.
In rural Kenya communities today, only 25% of 8th grade students pass the national exam required to qualify for secondary (high) school. It is the goal of The 410 Bridge to see 75% of 8th grade students in 410 Bridge Communities qualify for either provincial or national school within the next 5 years. As a result of the needs assessment, a quality education improvement plan will be developed and implemented. The program will be supported through a child sponsorship program offered by education Partner, Bright Point for Children. Components of the program have already been developed including a feeding program in the school. As those sponsorships are filled, the program will be
implemented. The school leadership has also identified the need for a library to provide resources for the students. The July 2009 service team will help construct the library.
Water is also an important priority in Endona. We recently learned from Endona leadership that the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), a government entity providing relief in various areas, approved an extensive water project that Endona would benefit from. The community created a water counsel at the request of the CDF and The 410 Bridge met with all involved parties this past March. The 410 Kenya Country Director, Andrew Guuru, is currently working with the appropriate individuals to determine how 410 can come alongside this effort to leverage and enhance the benefits to the Endona Community.
We can't wait to get to there and see for ourselves what all is going on. We are excited to work with our friends in Endona and Segera and administer the Grace of God! Stay tuned.... we will be sending you updates and pictures.
Ashley
Relationship Marketing Director
The 410 Bridge
The Segera Mission is a beacon of hope for the surrounding communities in the region, providing medical care and spiritual and physical nourishment. The three main communities surrounding the mission are Depatus, Jerusalem, and Endona along with several other small tribal villages. These communities, and the area at-large are home to several tribes including the Samburu, Turkana, Masai, and Meru. The area is very secluded and in many ways cut off from the outside world, as a result many of the tribal people in the area have not yet been reached with the Gospel. The primary needs for the area at large have been identified as:
* Access to clean water
* Improved education opportunities for surrounding communities
* Micro-enterprise or revenue generating initiatives
* Evangelism and out-reach programs
* A footbridge providing access to the mission during rainy seasons
So what is happening in Endona?
The primary school continues to sing praises for Brazos Pointe Fellowship since the team came last summer and laid new concrete floors in several classrooms. They remember many team members by name and enjoy talking about the fellowship they shared. They are very excited for Brazos Pointe to return! As education continues to be at the forefront of priorities for this community, 410 Bridge contracted a Kenyan Education Consultant to conduct a needs assessment in both the primary and secondary school.
In rural Kenya communities today, only 25% of 8th grade students pass the national exam required to qualify for secondary (high) school. It is the goal of The 410 Bridge to see 75% of 8th grade students in 410 Bridge Communities qualify for either provincial or national school within the next 5 years. As a result of the needs assessment, a quality education improvement plan will be developed and implemented. The program will be supported through a child sponsorship program offered by education Partner, Bright Point for Children. Components of the program have already been developed including a feeding program in the school. As those sponsorships are filled, the program will be
implemented. The school leadership has also identified the need for a library to provide resources for the students. The July 2009 service team will help construct the library.
Water is also an important priority in Endona. We recently learned from Endona leadership that the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), a government entity providing relief in various areas, approved an extensive water project that Endona would benefit from. The community created a water counsel at the request of the CDF and The 410 Bridge met with all involved parties this past March. The 410 Kenya Country Director, Andrew Guuru, is currently working with the appropriate individuals to determine how 410 can come alongside this effort to leverage and enhance the benefits to the Endona Community.
We can't wait to get to there and see for ourselves what all is going on. We are excited to work with our friends in Endona and Segera and administer the Grace of God! Stay tuned.... we will be sending you updates and pictures.
Ashley
Relationship Marketing Director
The 410 Bridge
Thursday, June 25, 2009
2009 Trip Information
In just about one week, the team will be on their way to bringing hope, changing lives and being changed! Packing is underway and the last minute purchases are being made. Most likely Target and Walmart will be needing to restock their travel-sized items soon. :)
Please continue to pray for:
*the leaders of the trip as they have an extra load in getting themselves ready and keeping track of everyone else
*all team members for health and protection
*peace for parents and loved ones staying behind
*for hearts to be prepared
U.S. TEAM LEADER: Kirk Willson and Aaron Sanders
410 BRIDGE KENYA LEADER: Josephine
THURSDAY JULY 2
MEET: BRANNEN ELEMENTARY, LOAD 12:30 PM
LEAVE FOR AIRPORT 1:00 PM
DEPART: HOUSTON 430PM
FRIDAY JULY 3
TRAVEL
ARRIVE: NAIROBI EVENING
HOTEL: HEART LODGE or PCEA Guest House
SATURDAY JULY 4
MORNING: DEPART FOR HAVILLA -Welcome/ Introductions/ Play with kids
LUNCH
AFTERNOON: Possible visit to Endona Community
EVENING: SPORTSMANS ARMS
SUNDAY JULY 5
MORNING: Church in Endona - team divide into groups
AFTERNOON: Community Fellowship/ Activities/ Home Visits
EVENING: SPORTSMANS ARMS
MONDAY JULY 6
MORNING: Depart for Segera
- Welcome/ Introductions/ Tour or school
AFTERNOON: Community Service Projects: Edona School Library/ Work with children in primary school
EVENING: SPORTSMANS ARMS
TUESDAY JULY 7
MORNING: Community Service Projects: Endona School Library/ Work with children in primary school
LUNCH: Takeaway from Sportsman Arms
AFTERNOON: Community Service Projects: Endona School Library/ Work with children in primary school
EVENING: SPORTSMANS ARMS
WEDNESDAY JULY 8
MORNING: Community Service Projects: Endona School Library construction
LUNCH: Takeaway from Sportsman Arms
AFTERNOON: Community Service Projects: Finish Endona School Library construction
EVENING: SWEETWATER TENT CAMP
THURSDAY JULY 9
MORNING: GOODBYES AT ENDONA AND SEGERA
AFTERNOON: SAFARI
EVENING: SWEETWATER TENT CAMP
FRIDAY JULY 10
MORNING: DEPART FOR NAIROBI
- if time, shop in Karatina
AFTERNOON: JAVA HOUSE/ Compassion child sponsor visit
GIRAFFE CENTER/DAY ROOMS
DEPART KENYA
SATURDAY JULY 11
Travel
ARRIVE: HOUSTON 415P
Please continue to pray for:
*the leaders of the trip as they have an extra load in getting themselves ready and keeping track of everyone else
*all team members for health and protection
*peace for parents and loved ones staying behind
*for hearts to be prepared
Here is an overview of the trip:
DATE: JULY 2-11, 2009U.S. TEAM LEADER: Kirk Willson and Aaron Sanders
410 BRIDGE KENYA LEADER: Josephine
THURSDAY JULY 2
MEET: BRANNEN ELEMENTARY, LOAD 12:30 PM
LEAVE FOR AIRPORT 1:00 PM
DEPART: HOUSTON 430PM
FRIDAY JULY 3
TRAVEL
ARRIVE: NAIROBI EVENING
HOTEL: HEART LODGE or PCEA Guest House
SATURDAY JULY 4
MORNING: DEPART FOR HAVILLA -Welcome/ Introductions/ Play with kids
LUNCH
AFTERNOON: Possible visit to Endona Community
EVENING: SPORTSMANS ARMS
SUNDAY JULY 5
MORNING: Church in Endona - team divide into groups
AFTERNOON: Community Fellowship/ Activities/ Home Visits
EVENING: SPORTSMANS ARMS
MONDAY JULY 6
MORNING: Depart for Segera
- Welcome/ Introductions/ Tour or school
AFTERNOON: Community Service Projects: Edona School Library/ Work with children in primary school
EVENING: SPORTSMANS ARMS
TUESDAY JULY 7
MORNING: Community Service Projects: Endona School Library/ Work with children in primary school
LUNCH: Takeaway from Sportsman Arms
AFTERNOON: Community Service Projects: Endona School Library/ Work with children in primary school
EVENING: SPORTSMANS ARMS
WEDNESDAY JULY 8
MORNING: Community Service Projects: Endona School Library construction
LUNCH: Takeaway from Sportsman Arms
AFTERNOON: Community Service Projects: Finish Endona School Library construction
EVENING: SWEETWATER TENT CAMP
THURSDAY JULY 9
MORNING: GOODBYES AT ENDONA AND SEGERA
AFTERNOON: SAFARI
EVENING: SWEETWATER TENT CAMP
FRIDAY JULY 10
MORNING: DEPART FOR NAIROBI
- if time, shop in Karatina
AFTERNOON: JAVA HOUSE/ Compassion child sponsor visit
GIRAFFE CENTER/DAY ROOMS
DEPART KENYA
SATURDAY JULY 11
Travel
ARRIVE: HOUSTON 415P
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!
In only a few weeks, the BPF 2009 team will leave once again to bring hope to Kenya. This year's team is a little smaller in force but their heart and spirit are as strong as ever. They are anxious to get there and see what God has for them to do.
Please begin praying for them if you haven't already. And keep checking this blog. We'll keep you updated throughout the trip.
Here are a few pics from their recent training.
Please begin praying for them if you haven't already. And keep checking this blog. We'll keep you updated throughout the trip.
Here are a few pics from their recent training.
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