Embodying the Gospel..."All the Way to Africa"

In February of 2007, Christ Church's senior pastor, Rev. Jan Brittain, and member Shirley Cromwell embarked on a fact-finding mission to Kenya and other areas of Africa. Their purpose was to find ways Christ Church could partner with the Methodist Church of Kenya to support their ministry efforts in helping the people of Africa. Since this time, Christ Church has supported the following projects in Africa through prayers and financial contributions. 

WHERE?
Nakuru, Kenya is located 2.5 hours NW of Nairobi on the equator in the Rift Valley.  Average temperatures are in the low 80's in daytime and low 60's at night with low humidity and an altitude of 6,000 feet above sea level.

WHEN?
Our next trip to Kenya is scheduled for May 12-26, 2010. Please call the office for more details.

WHO?
We need a many different people with a variety of gifts and skills to help make our trips successful for those we serve.  Chances are, we need YOU!

• Dentists/Doctors
• Dental Assistants
• Building Team Members
• Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants
• Nurses
• Computer Instructors
• Lab Technicians
• Pharmacists
• Teachers
• Anyone who loves children!
• Anyone with a servant's heart!

WHAT?

• Rain Collection Systems
• Alternative Rite of Passage Program for African girls
• Sponsorship of Students at the Africa Rural Institute (for more info, see details at right)
• "Nothing But Nets" campaign to combat malaria
• Deworming of African children
• Feeding of children at the Murera School
• Purchase of livestock for families in need
• Providing school equipment for students

EVERYONE CAN PRAY!
Christ Church members are commited to PRAYING for:

• AIDS orphans and the prevention of the disease
• The hungry, that they may be fed
• The sick, that they may be cared for and healed
• The lost, the lonely, the ones with no feeling of hope - that they may know Jesus.

Africa Rural Institute (ARI)

Providing Scholarship Support to Students in Kenya, Africa in partnership with Kenya Partner Ministries.
The Africa Rural Institute is a boarding school operated by Rev. Misheck and Jennifer Kanake. The school has approximately 350 students of which over 250 board there during the school terms. In addition to the paying students, there are a number of students who come from extremely poor and dangerous family situations. Thus, the school is a ministry to these students. Christ Church has partnered with ARI to offer scholarship funds to students with expressed needs. Members of Christ Church have already commited to sponsor 10 students, but more sponsors are needed.  [Read more...]