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Kenya Support

Posted by will | Filed under Christianity, Kenya, Thoughts

As many of you know, in June of this past year, I had the opportunity to go to Kenya as part of my staff role at NewSpring Church. To say God rocked my world during that trip would be an understatement. Every single day I was there, I felt God enlarge my heart for the people of Kenya. In Kenya, they don’t have 10 churches on one street like we do here in the South. The third day I was there, I went to the school in Segera to video some of our group teaching kids. I would love to tell you that what I got from that day was some awesome footage, but that wouldn’t be the whole truth. I did get some great footage of our team loving on the kids, but the best thing I got was when I put down the video camera and actually played with the kids. I saw that the joy the kids and teachers had was not because of worldly things, but because of Jesus, and that absolutely blew me away. From that day forward I knew God was calling me back to Kenya.

God opened the door yesterday for me to return as part of NewSpring’s February 2010 trip. This time I will not be going as a videographer, but rather as a volunteer. This means I will have to pay the full $3500 for my plane ticket, food, lodging, etc. I have no idea who the money is going to come from, but I do know God has called me to go and He is a God who provides. I am asking that you pray about partnering with me both financially and as a prayer warrior as I prepare for this mission. If God lays it on your heart to contribute financially, you can mail your check to the address below or drop it by one of our NewSpring campuses. You will receive a tax credit for your donation. If you get it in before the end of 2009, it will be tax deductible for the 2009 tax year. I need to have all the money in before the end of January. Please do not write my name on the check anywhere (IRS standards). Instead, please paperclip a note or put a Post-It note with my name on it with your contribution.

I really appreciate you! Thank you for being an amazing part of my life!

NewSpring Church
Attn: David Nimmons
PO Box 1407
Anderson, SC 29622

Just to give you a glimpse of what God is doing there, take a look at these photos or watch the videos below. If you would like to read about what God has been doing in the Segera area in 2009 check out pages 6 and 7 of this PDF our partner organization The 410 Bridge.

Permalink | December 17th, 2009