Goal #2 Building Our Team

This is going to be a family task for now, then we will do some whole team building when we arrive in Kenya.

·        Knowing Christ-Becoming one in the Body of Christ (Read Eph. 4:1-6; Phil 2:1-4)

·        Pray in small groups asking for God’s blessing on our relationships

·        In groups of three or four share your personal story or testimony. Use your “My Story” Worksheet. (Do this as a family...only positive feedback to your kids. This may be intimidating.

·        Use “Tips for Sharing Your Story”

Tips for Sharing Your Story

1. Limit your testimony to 3-4 minutes.

2. Use easily understandable language. Avoid Christian talk that non-believers may not understand. For example: sanctification, the blood of Jesus washed my sins away.

3. Avoid idioms and slang-they often cause misunderstanding or embarrassment

4. Begin with a greeting in the host language. Remark on something you appreciate about their country or community, the culture or hospitality you have received

5. Write out your story. This helps you cover the important points in a short period of time. Once you are comfortable sharing your story, you may not need to refer to your notes.

·        In the large group discuss the questions for Why Do I Want to Go? Collect the sheets for use later. Please send me a copy of your sheets with an overview of your discussion.

·        Brainstorm reasons for going

·        Learn about your host country:

Ask team members to gather information on Kenya to present in future sessions or while we are on our mission. Use the internet, the library or movies.

I have contacted Molly and let her know how excited we are to come.

We want to learn about Kenya and the various tribes and cultures we will meet.  We want to learn about what God is doing for them, too.

Things to look for in your research:

1.     Cultural do’s and don'ts

2.     Characteristics of a great mission team

3.     Songs

4.     Humor

Other topics to look for:

1.     Geography, demographics (population, ethnic groups, major religions)

2.     History, politics, economy

3.     Culture, customs and courtesy

Learn some Keswahili words. click on this link:

http://www.glcom.com/hassan/lessons/useful_swahili_words.html

Seek Prayer Partners for our trip.

Please be a Prayer Partner

Dear Friend,

Please consider being a prayer partner for our trip to Springs of Hope in Nakuru, Kenya from June 9-June 16, 2017.

Thank you for praying for our team and for me as we participate in this mission experience. Our main goal as a team is to do dental and eye work with the children and staff at Springs of Hope Kenya and to help complete projects that need to be done at the orphanage and at the eco-safari camp.

I would really appreciate your prayers for this trip.

(your name)

(address)

(email)

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Please fill out this bottom section and return it to me. Keep the top half and post it where you will see it every day as a reminder to pray for me and our team.

·        Yes, I will pray for you and your team from now until your return from your trip to Springs of Hope Kenya, June 9-June 16, 2017.

Your Prayer Partner, ______________________________________________

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