Info Meeting #3

Hey everyone! We had a great meeting last night! The excitement is building and God is really pouring out blessings on this team. He has got some amazing stuff in store for us! Here is what we covered and talked about last night if you couldn't be there or if you missed part of it for some reason.

Stuff

Praise

• Everyone has their plane ticket money and most everyone is already completely DONE!!

Kenyan people

• They like to have meaningful conversations and talk. They are a slow moving culture and therefore, they like to stop and talk and get to know you and who you are. In fact, it is rude to just say hello and then move on. They have a saying that goes like this, "Americans have watches and Kenyans have time!"
• Friendship is VERY important to them. It is more important than money even. If someone is in need and they ask for help, Kenyans will give it whether they have it or not because they want to help and because their friendship means more to them than money.
• There will be language issues with the kids especially because they do not know English really well.
• Poverty is part of their life. They don't have electricity and running water. This is just life for them.

Safety

• When asked for money, your response should always be, "You need to go ask Scott"
• Women are to NEVER walk or travel alone or without a guy with them

Clothes to Wear

• Bring shoes that are comfortable because you will wear them all week (no sandals when we are out in Kenya)
  
• Wear pants (preferably khakis), Capri's, etc.

Food and Water

• When brushing your teeth, DO NOT use the water from the tap (use the purified water jug in the bathroom)
• DO NOT eat food that is not cooked at HEART or at a restaurant because it could cause illness
• If you ever have any questions, ask Scott

Backpack Update

• We had to cut off the backpacks at 1,000
• We are taking over 3,000 folders, 20,000 pens, 24,000 pencils, etc.

Ministry Schedule Update

• Backpacks might go to up to 6 schools
• We want to do home visits (20-30 minutes in each home with conversations and prayer)

President Obama

• Any questions, no matter how you feel, need to be answered by, "He's my President"
• Always be positive and answer positively

Stuff You Need to Know

Dates of the Trip: June 4-18 (Flights are still the same just date changed)Total Cost of the Trip

Total Cost of the Trip: $2,960.00

T-Shirt Design (You get two of these shirts):

Running Shirt: It is the same as above only in Carolina blue and they are $15 a piece (see Jameson ASAP if you would like to order one)

Prayer Needs

• Fundraising for everyone
• Funds to get the backpack supplies over to Kenya
• Airline to show mercy for checked bag fee

Our Next Meeting

• May 15th
• May 29th