We're Heading Back...

In March while in Kenya, Michael commented while lying in his bed one night, "I could stay here forever."  So when your first born says something like that, you kind of shudder inside.  I have till he's age 18 or so before I have to think of him staying anywhere forever, right?  Well, we are heading back to Kenya, not permanantly, but for another mission.  We're heading out on February 24, 2012 with another surgical team out of Columbia.  Although there are many unknowns, we are glad to have some knowledge of where we're going this time.  But with any mission trip, we know that God will have many surprises in store. 

We are praying now that Christ will continue to fill us with a great love for the people of Kenya. We are planning how best to reach out to the moms and children with the ultimate goal of reaching others for Christ. During the first mission we made oragami figures which were a big hit and helped melt the culture barriers.  Even the most hesitant moms couldn't resist making their own paper flower or elephant. Who would think something so simple could open doors?

Michael with Salam and his mother Nancy who accepted Christ while at Kijabe Hospital

We are working on raising support and supplies.  So how can you help?

                                       pray ● give ● donate          

1. Pray for boldness for the Gospel to go out clear and strong. There are amazing opportunities to share the Gospel with the people in the hospital as they wait. Ask the Lord of the harvest to prepare now the hearts of those He will call to himself.
2. Give financial support. It will cost close to $2000 each for this mission. We know God will provide because He has called, and He owns the cattle on 1000 hills! If you feel led to give, the easiest way is to go to https://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/giving/wmm_doctors. You may also make a check out to World Medical Missions, write "Carole Touard #010683" in the memo line, and send to: World Medical Missions, Attn: Chad Cole, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or call 828-278-1174.
3. Donate needed items. small Bibles (used ones are fine), toy cars, small stuffed animals, and flip-flops/slippers were big hits last year. We will also be sewing pillowcase dresses in January, so if you sew, please feel free to join us for that endeavor.