Page 0: Page 1: Z A W A D I Medical/Dental Medical/Dental Mission Trip Oct. 6-20, 2010 Page 2: GLOBAL VILLAGE MINISTRIES WELCOMES YOU TO KENYA WHO WE ARE We are a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to connecting people of all ages and walks of life to serving those who need to be served. We aim to accomplish this in a variety of settings and places around the world where people lack sufficient access to health, dental, and spiritual care. We endeavor to follow Christ’s example in serving the poor and underprivileged and to use the abundant resources available in the United States to promote healing and reconciliation in the locations chosen. WHAT WE BELIEVE We believe in the Bible as the guide of our faith and as the Word of God to all mankind. It reveals to us God’s will, what is true and how we can know the truth. All we hold to be true in matters of faith can be found therein. We believe a great controversy is taking place between God and Satan over the souls of all men and women. This warfare plays out mostly spiritually but has affected humans in many other areas of their existence. In keeping with His mission to restore men to a meaningful fellowship with God, Jesus engaged in work that was for the benefit of mankind – spiritually, mentally, and physically. He alone makes men and women whole. We want to model our lives after Jesus in character and in action and to participate in as well as help accomplish His mission. We believe Jesus will soon return to this earth to complete His plan of salvation and restoration. We want to be ready for this event and invite others to know Him who is joy and fulfillment personified. This hope is our motivation for our mission. This journal provides information about the places you will visit and work. Please keep in mind that we are all guests in another country where the culture, food and a variety of other experiences will be different than what you might be used to. Always be as respectful to your hosts as you would hope to be respected in your country. Thank you for all you are doing to help people in need. Have a wonderful trip! Norbert Schwer President of Global Village Ministries Kim DeWitt Mission Trip Coordinator Page 3: OPPORTUNITIES (www.globalvillageministries.org) Each year Global Village Ministries arranges mission trips to a variety of places around the globe. We offer an assortment of free medical, dental, optometric services, physical therapy and spiritual care, often combining our efforts for the health of needy people with a building or remodeling project, such as the construction of a school, orphanage, and/or a church. Each trip needs participants that are flexible and willing to serve in a variety of capacities. We also support orphanages in India, Bangladesh, two in Nepal, and help to sponsor students and projects in the communities that we visit. Challenges Global Village Ministries faces: *Clinic Supplies: Medicines/medical supplies, wound care items, dental instruments The cost of supplies per trip can cost $5,000 - $10,000. *Building Supplies: Paint, cement, building materials The cost per project can run from $10,000 up. *Participants: There are many hidden costs for GVM when we take groups, and there are those who can really help make a difference but cannot afford to go without some financial assistance. *Trips vary in cost depending on the location and length of trip. Most trips cost from $1,500 - $3,500 including airfare. GLOBAL VILLAGE MINISTRIES TRIPS 2010/11 Nepal, Scheer Memorial Hospital - November 12-30, 2010 Medical/Surgical and possibly some construction *Optional hiking in the Himalayas Luzon, Philippines – Feb 2-13, 2011 Medical/Dental - Pagudpud Kenya, East Africa - March 9-23, 2011 Medical/Dental - Tiata Hills, Coast & Narok District *Optional excursion to Mt Kenya March 23-26, 2011 Lusaka, Zambia – May 4-16, 2011 Medical/Dental associated with Evangelistic Series Kenya, East Africa - July 13-27, 2011 Medical/Dental - Olorte Division & Narok District *Optional excursion to climb Mt Kenya (16,500ft) July 27-31 Philippines – August 31-September 11, 2011 Medical/Dental associated with Evangelistic Series Kenya, East Africa - October 5-19, 2011 Medical/Dental *Optional excursion to the Kenyan Coast - Oct 19-23 Page 4: “Memories are perhaps the best gift of all.” -Gloria Gaither Gloria East-Central Africa Division Guesthouse WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2010 Departure from USA & England THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2010 Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya 7:25 pm KLM 565 9:00 pm BA Dress Comfortable clothes NOTES ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Tonight’s Lodging East-Central Africa Division (ECD), Ongata Rongai Reminders for Packing/Travel Passport and ticket Visa form & $25 cash (newer than 2005) Pack copies of your passport in your carry-on International immunization record Pack your personal medications in your carry-on Any liquids in your carry-on must be 4 ounces or less and be in a clear quart size bag Pack your camera in your carry-on for safety purposes Pack a pen in a handy place Label your luggage Pre-weigh your luggage (Stay at least one pound under what is allowed – check with your airline for weight limits) East-Central Africa Division of Seventh-day Adventists The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a worldwide denomination, with headquarters for the entire church in Maryland. Administratively, the world-wide Church has 13 Divisions, composed of churches grouped by a collection of missions, fields, or conferences. The East-Central Africa Division (ECD) covers the nations of Eritrea, Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Matthew Schwer loading the truck Page 5: give.” “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” -Winston Churchill Baby elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Today’s Schedule 7:30 am Breakfast 8:30 am Worship/Orientation *Pack sack lunch 10:15 am Leave for Sheldrick’s Wildlife Trust 12:45 pm Arrive back at East-Central Africa Division *Sort & re-pack supplies 6:45 pm Supper 7:25pm David Feltman arrives at the airport 7:30 pm Worship Dress Comfortable clothes, shorts and sleeveless shirts are ok Hoodie or jacket Bring Spending money Camera/binoculars Water bottle/sack lunch Sunglasses/hat/sunscreen/hand sanitizer Tonight’s Lodging East-Central Africa Division Guesthouse, Ongata Rongai NOTES ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Activities Following breakfast there will be worship and a short orientation to familiarize you with Kenya. We will visit Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and then head back to the East-Central Africa Division (ECD) to do some sorting, re-packing and have little R&R before supper. Feel free to take a walk around the campus and enjoy your surroundings. THE DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST Established in 1977 to honor the memory of a famous Naturalist, David Sheldrick, the founder and Warden of Tsavo East National Park. Helping save the lives of orphaned elephants and rhinos who are ultimately released back into the wild is just one of the many wildlife commitments the Trust is involved with. www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org Caretaker at Sheldrick's feeding a baby elephant Page 6: but else.” “The true measure of a man is not what he does for himself, but what he does for someone else.” JOSEPH KOYEI’S STORY “My name is Tauta Ole Koyei. Joseph is just a name I picked for myself when I started traveling out of my home country, for people saw my name as hard to pronounce. I don’t know my exact age but I took my birth date to be 1972 when an immigration officer turned me back while I was applying for a passport. I had not filled the birth date part out correctly and I went to the back of the line and I asked one of the men in the line who looked like he was my age his birth date and he told me he was born in 1972. So I looked around and quickly filled it in on my form and proceeded to get my passport. My father was married to 6 wives, 5 are still living, and 1 died of a snake bite 7 years ago. I have 48 siblings, 10 of them from my own mother. My dad died in 1986 due to excessive drinking. I am married to one wife and I have 4 children, 2 of which are twins (girls). I work for Narok County Council which manages the Maasai Mara National Reserve.” (Joseph’s home is in Loodariak, and he and his family have been friends with Kim DeWitt for over 10 years. He has been a blessing to Global Village Ministries.) Jonathan and Kamunge giving dental care SABBATH, OCTOBER 9, 2010 Today’s Schedule 8:00 am Breakfast *Pack your sack lunch 9:00 am Leave for Loodariak 10:30 am Join church service at Oloonkurman *Sack lunch Spend afternoon visiting Maasai villages in area 7:00 pm Worship/Supper LOODARIAK Loodariak means “red waters” which comes from the color of the water during rainy season. It is about 600 sq miles and is for the most part a very dry and arid area with some wildlife including ostrich, zebra, gerenuk and occasional lion. Joseph Koyei’s family lives on the south side of the area and has about 10 manyattas (villages) as their neighbors. Dress Ladies – skirts/dresses Men – casual type pants/collared shirts Hoodie/lightweight jacket OLOONKURMAN SDA CHURCH This church is located in Loodariak region, Kajiado District. Their lay pastor is Joel Mopel and there are about 100 members. Attendance on Sabbath mornings fluctuates depending on the rains and the need to move the cattle to new grazing areas. Bring Camera/binoculars Sack lunch/water bottle Sunglasses/sunscreen/hand sanitizer Tonight’s Lodging East-Central African Division Guesthouse, Ongata Rongai THE GREAT RIFT VALLEY The view of the Great Rift Valley is one of the wonders of the world. The ground suddenly disappears into a huge expanse, stretching 3,000 miles from Syria to Mozambique. The elevation ranges from 1,300 ft below to 6,000 ft above sea level. The valley is characterized by uninhabitable desert, fertile farmland, flat arid plains and steep escarpments. Activities We will be heading out over Ngong Hills and into the Great Rift Valley to visit a Maasai church today and will be traveling on some rough roads. After church we will visit the homes and villages in the area – giving some basic medical care and handing out toys. NOTES ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Tools used to circumcise six young Maasai girls. 6000 girls worldwide endure circumcision each year. Page 7: “The only gift is a portion of thyself.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson NOTES ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ NAIROBI Nairobi is the capital and the largest city in Kenya. Nairobi comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which means “place of cool waters.” It is the most populous city in East Africa with over 3 million people residing in it. Mt. Kenya MT. KENYA This is Kenya’s highest mountain and the second highest in Africa. It is also the seat of Ngai, the god of the Kikuyu people. At 17,057 ft, this massive stand has amazed most hikers since it is the only snow-capped mountain in the world that straddles the equator. The mountain is among the most beautiful volcanic mountains with eye-catching undulating and awe-inspiring scenery. The gigantic peaks, picturesque valleys and crystal clear streams cascading from the glaciers which seem to meet at the major peaks add elegance to this majestic stand. Mt. Kenya’s highest peaks, Batian (17,057 ft) and Nelion (17,020 ft) can only be reached by mountaineers with technical skills. However, Point Lenana (16,354 ft)), the third highest peak, can be reached by trekkers and is the usual goal for most people, offering a fantastic experience without the risks of real climbing. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 Today’s Schedule 5:30 am Put luggage on truck 5:45 am Pack sack lunches 6:00 am Worship/Breakfast 6:30 am Leave for Naro Moru *Sack lunch 1:00 pm Arrive at Mountain Rock Lodge/Camp *R&R 6:30 pm Worship/Supper Dress Comfortable clothing, shorts and sleeveless shirts are ok Hoodie/lightweight jacket Tonight’s Lodging Mountain Rock Lodge, Naro Moru Bring All belongings Keep handy Camera/pen Water bottle/sack lunch/hand sanitizer Spending money Sunglasses/hat/sunscreen Activities Today we will be traveling through Nairobi heading north toward Mt. Kenya. If it is a clear day you will be able to see Mt. Kenya on the right side of the vehicle after a few hours of traveling. You will be able to do some shopping at a little curio store when we stop for a bathroom break, but please keep in mind we have limited time. It will be a great opportunity to try out your bargaining skills. Once we get to Mountain Rock Lodge you will need to set up your tents and help unload the truck. Vehicle we travel in GAMETRACKERS (K) LTD Mr. and Mrs. John Bisley opened Gametrackers, the company we will be using for most of our travels, in 1981. Gametrackers offer adventure safaris in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, with 18 vehicles and 80 employees. We will be well taken care of, and they own the campsite where we will be staying. www.gametrackersafaris.com Page 8: “If everyone gives one thread the poor man will have a shirt.” Activities -unknown We will offer dental, medical, wound care and pharmaceutical care. Depending on the number of people waiting to be served, each patient will most likely be able to visit only one area. We encourage you to take the time to pray with each person you serve. After clinic we will head back to camp and you will have time to relax and shower before supper NOTES ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ SALOME LENANA Young boy from the IDP camp getting drinking water Salome and her husband Alfred own and manage a couple of businesses in the Nairobi area. Salome is very involved in church outreach such as evangelistic meetings, building projects, sponsorship of lay pastors, and helping with school fees for disadvantaged children. She owns and manages the Lenana House in both Hurlingham and Lavington. Salome has been a wonderful blessing to GVM and is one of the most giving and caring people you will ever meet. MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2010 Today’s Schedule 6:00 am Worship/Breakfast *Pack sack lunch 7:00 am Load up truck and leave for IDP Camp 9:00 am Clinic begins *Sack lunch 4:00 pm Clinic ends and we load up 6:30 pm Supper 7:30 pm Worship SOLIO RANCH Salome Lenana watched the story on television of the families that were in IDP camps and felt her heart strings being tugged. She felt she must do something to make a difference for them and so she decided to give 12 acres of her land to as many families as possible so they could start their lives over again. Our clinics will be following up evangelistic meetings at the camp. Dress Scrubs/long pants and shirts with sleeves Hoodie or jacket Bring Camera/pen Water bottle/hand sanitizer Spending money Sunglasses/hat/sunscreen Tonight’s Lodging Mountain Rock Lodge, Naro Moru Tents that the IDP's live in. (Internally displaced persons) Page 9: encouragement.” “Nine tenths of education is encouragement.” Activities - Anatole France Following worship and breakfast we will pack our sack lunches and load the truck for Jikazi IDP camp. Our plan is to begin clinic as soon as possible and end soon enough to be able to make it in time to Nyahururu for you to be able to spend some time at Thompson Falls before the sun sets. Please remember that we will be carrying all of our drinking water with us Please do not use the drinking water for any other purpose. NOTES ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Mother and daughter in their new home NYAHURURU/THOMPSON FALLS Nyahururu is Kenya's highest major town at about 7550 ft above sea level. There are many plant nurseries in the area and people are friendly. Thompson Falls drops something like 246 ft., which drains from the Aberdare mountain range. It’s a stunning view - the spray that comes off the pool at the bottom almost reaches the top! The trail down to the falls is steep, but easy. Once at the bottom, the falls really do seem impressive, as you can walk right up to the pool, and the spray forms an intense mist around your face, blurring all the texture of the amazingly green rainforest around. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2010 Today’s Schedule 5:30 am Pack luggage on truck 5:45 am Worship/Breakfast *Pack sack lunch 6:30 am Leave for Jikazi IDP Camp 9:00 am Clinic begins *Sack Lunch 3:00 pm Clinic ends 6:45pm Supper at our campsite 7:30 pm Worship Dress Scrubs/long pants and shirts with sleeves Hoodie or jacket Thompson Falls Bring All belongings Keep handy Spending money/camera Pen/journal Water bottle/hand sanitizer/sack lunch Sunglasses/hat/sunscreen JIKAZI Jikazi is home to 135 families that were displaced during the civil unrest that occurred during the presidential elections a couple of years ago. Twenty-seven of those families now have homes to live in; the rest continue to live in tents. Each home costs approximately $500 to build – most of the cost goes for transporting materials to the site. They are in desperate need of a well for fresh, clean water. Currently they use a stagnant pond for drinking water, washing, laundry and for the cattle to drink. Occasionally organizations have brought in clean water and filled containers near their homes. Tonight’s Lodging Thompson Falls Campsite, Nyahururu Page 10: ”What are, God” ”What we are, is God’s gift to us. What we become is our gift to God” Activities First thing in the morning we need to pack up our things and put them all in the truck. Following worship and breakfast, pack your sack lunch and help take down the tents. We will leave as soon as we can for Narok. The trip will take us through the little town of Mai Maihui where we will stop and visit a children’s orphanage. Once we get to the hotel you will have the opportunity for some R&R which can include swimming in the pool at the hotel. Kenyan children WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010 Today’s Schedule 6:00 am Pack luggage on truck 6:30 am Worship/breakfast *Pack a sack lunch 7:30 am Load truck and leave for Narok 10:00 am Arrive at PBB Home Care Center *Sack lunch 5:00 pm Arrive in Narok 6:45pm Worship/Supper NOTES ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ PRAYER BEYOND BOUNDARIES HOME CARE CENTRE PBB Home Care Centre was established in response to the plight of young children orphaned as a result of post-election violence. The Home now cares for 65 orphaned children aged between 210 years old. It provides them with food, accommodation, education and counseling. However, the Home is able to provide only the bare minimum as most basic facilities for a comfortable ‘home’ are not in place for lack of funds. The home lacks medical facilities among many other essential facilities such as piped water, a borehole, dining hall and proper accommodation and school facilities. The goal is to provide a genuine home and family life to the children so that when they eventually leave the “home,” they will not only be well-educated young adults but also feeling they have had a wonderful childhood with good health and knowing Jesus Christ as Lord. Dress Comfortable clothes, shorts and sleeveless shirts are ok Hoodie or jacket Bring All personal items Keep handyCamera/binoculars Pen/journal Spending money Water bottle/sack lunch Sunglasses/hat/sunscreen Tonight’s Lodging Seasons Hotel, Narok PBB Home Care Centre Page 11: “We cannot hold a torch to light another's path without brightening our own.” –Ben Sweetland down. We will exit the park through the Talek gate and then proceed to our campsite on Talek River. Please do not leave the campsite or go down into the riverbed at anytime. There will be an optional game drive in the late afternoon. Male Rainbow Agama Lizard THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010 Today’s Schedule 6:00 am Load luggage on truck and pack sack lunch 6:45 am Worship/breakfast 7:15 am Leave for Maasai Mara National Reserve *Sack lunch 1:00 pm Arrive at Gametrackers Campsite *R&R 4:15 pm Game drive (optional) 6:45 pm Supper 7:30 pm Fireside worship NOTES ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE The Maasai Mara National Reserve is probably the most famous and most visited reserve in Kenya. It offers breathtaking views (as seen in the film, Out of Africa), an extraordinary density of animals including "the big five" (lions, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros) and many varieties of plains game. An impressive feature is the annual migration of wildebeests, zebras and gazelles from the plains of the Serengeti in late June. These animals cross the Tanzanian border to reach the Mara's grasslands tracked by such predators as lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas and vultures. Their dramatic river crossings can be seen from early July through August. Apart from the seasonal migration, game viewing is excellent year round. Game includes elephants, black rhinos, buffalo, zebras, hartebeests and big cats–the Mara is known for having the largest prides of lions of any park in Africa. The rivers are home to hippo and crocodiles. Bird life is abundant with over 452 species, 53 of which are raptors. Daytime temperatures run at 85 F maximum and at night drop to around 60 F. Dress Comfortable clothes, shorts and sleeveless shirts are ok Hoodie/lightweight jacket Bring All belongings Keep handy – Camera/binoculars Pen/journal Spending money Water bottle/sack lunch Sunglasses/hat/sunscreen/hand sanitizer Tonight’s Lodging Gametrackers Camp, Talek Activities Following breakfast we will leave for the Maasai Mara National Reserve. There should be plenty of animals to spot along the way today. When we stop at the gate you will have a little opportunity to buy trinkets – remember you can bargain. There are also bathrooms at the gate if you need to use them. Once in the reserve we will travel at a slower rate – keep in mind that these are wild animals – you will not be allowed off the truck, please do not sit up on the roof, and keep your voice Hippo Page 12: “Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.” - Seneca Jim Uckele donating vitamins for GVM’s clinics FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 Schedule 5:30 am Worship/breakfast *Pack sack lunch 6:30 am Leave for clinic at Mara Rianta 10:15 am Clinic begins *Sack lunch 3:00 pm Clinic ends/pack up 6:45 pm Supper 7:45 pm Fireside worship Dress Scrubs or long pants and shirts with sleeves Hoodie/lightweight jacket NOTES ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ MARA RIANTA Mara Rianta is located at the northwestern tip of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, and is estimated to have around 1000 Maasai living in the vicinity. We will be doing our clinic in a church on the outskirts of Mara Rianta. In order to get to Mara Rianta we will travel through the reserve and out the Musiara Gate. We will stop briefly at the gate for a bathroom break. Bring Camera/binoculars Pen/journal Spending money Water bottle/sack lunch Sunglasses/hat/sunscreen/hand sanitizer Tonight’s Lodging Gametrackers Camp, Talek Activities Following breakfast, the group will load the truck and head to Mara Rianta for clinic. We will take our time and look for animals along the way. Keep in mind early mornings are a great time to spot the big cats – as they are still up and moving around. Following clinic we will head back again doing some game driving on the way. Once back in camp we will load up as much as possible onto the truck to make less work on Sabbath morning. (Hint: Night sounds at camp provide incredible listening enjoyment. Listen for hyenas laughing, lions grunting and the occasional zebra bark or impala snort.) Maasai ladies and children waiting for clinic to begin Page 13: hesitation “Only when we give joyfully, without hesitation or thought of gain, can we truly know what love means." - Leo Buscagli made. Around sunset, we will close the Sabbath with worship around the fire. Plan to fall asleep to the chirping of crickets, grunts of hippos and hopefully a few lion roars. Mara River The Maasai Mara Reserve takes its name from the Mara River which flows through Kenya and Tanzania. Filled with hippos and crocodiles (measuring over 20 ft long and weighing close to a ton), the Mara River lies across the migration path of the wildebeest. Cheetahs in the Mara SABBATH, OCTOBER 16, 2010 Today’s Schedule 6:00 am Optional game drive 10:00 am Brunch 10:45 am Worship 11:30 am Load truck and leave for game drive/Mara River *Picnic lunch 4:00 pm Set up camp on edge of Mara River 4:15 pm Supper 7:00 pm Light snacks/fruit/hot drinks 7:30 pm Fireside worship NOTES ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Dress Comfortable clothes, shorts and sleeveless shirts are ok Hoodie/lightweight jacket Bring All personal items Keep handyCamera/binoculars Pen/journal Water bottle Sunglasses/hat/sunscreen WILDEBEEST MIGRATION The animals migrate between the Serengeti and Mara savannahs in Tanzania and Kenya respectively, in search of grass and water. It is estimated that over 1.5 million of these animals are on the Tonight’s Lodging move during the annual migration between June and October. Camping on the edge of the Mara River The wildebeest migration phenomenon is so huge that satellites miles away in space are able to capture the surge as a black Activities moving mass of wildebeest on the plains of East Africa. Happy Sabbath! You will have the option this morning of going Wildebeest will amass in their thousands at the banks of the on a early morning game drive or sleeping in and having a little R&R. Following breakfast and worship, we will travel to the Mara Mara River which is rife with the dreaded Nile crocodile and River and spend the day in God’s Book of Nature viewing wildlife. raging currents. Over 250,000 of the wildebeest die from drowning, being stampeded or from crocodiles and other We will set up camp and collect firewood while supper is being predators every year. The deaths during migration are replenished by the over 400,000 births a year. Page 14: “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is them. not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F Kennedy Animal Checklist Black-faced Vervet Monkey ____ Baboon ____ Bush Baby ___ Black Backed or Silver Backed Jackal ___ Bat-eared Fox ____ White-tailed Mongoose ___ Blacked-tipped Mongoose ____ Dwarf Mongoose ____ Banded Mongoose ___ Tree Hyrax ____ Warthog ____ Spotted Hyena ____ Cheetah ___ Serval ___ Lion ___ Leopard ___ African Elephant ___ Black Rhino ____ Zebra ____ Hippo ____ Crocodile ____ Topi ____ Maasai Giraffe ____ Hartebeest ___ Wildebeest ____ Kirk’s Dik Dik ___ Common Waterbuck ___ Impala ____ Thompson’s Gazelle ____ Grant’s gazelle ___ Bushbuck ____ Bohor Reedbuck ____ Eland ____ Buffalo ____ Spitting Cobra ____ Python ____ Bird Checklist Maasai Ostrich ____ Hammerkop ____ Secretary Bird ____ Crowned Crane ____ Little Bee-eater ____ Sooty Chat ____ Martial Eagle ____ Bateleur ____ Long-Crested Eagle ____ Augur Buzzard ____ Yellow-necked Spur Fowl ____ Helmeted Guinea-Fowl ____ Kori Bustard ____ White-bellied Go-away-bird ____ Lilac-breasted Roller ____ African Hoopoe ____ Paradise Flycatcher ____ Superb Starling ____ Red Billed/Yellow Billed Ox-pecker ____ Glossy Ibis ____ Speckled Mouse Bird ____ Common Bulbul ____ Ring Necked Dove ___ White Browed Robin Chat ____ Purple Starling ___ African Pied Wag-tail ___ Southern Ground Hornbill ____ Marabou Stork ____ Hadada Ibis ____ Sacred Ibis ____ Egyptian Goose ____ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Leopard Page 15: “The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated.” human Activities –William James Everything needs to be packed and loaded today. Following worship and breakfast, we will leave for Sarova Mara Game Lodge for pampering and relaxation. There will be opportunity to have massages, swim, play ping pong and badminton or just soak in some sunshine and read a book! Enjoy your next 24 hours. You deserve it! SAROVA MARA GAME LODGE If ever there were a heaven on earth, this would be it! Sarova Mara Game Lodge, located in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, stretches 27 acres through areas of unspeakable natural beauty. Sarova Mara Game Lodge offers a level of African hospitality you won’t find anywhere else! www.sarova.com Swimming pool at Sarova Mara Game Lodge SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2010 Today’s Schedule 8:00 am Worship/breakfast 9:30 am Load up vehicles with EVERYTHING 11:30 am Check in at Sarova Mara Game Lodge 12:45 pm Buffet lunch 4:30 pm Norbert/David/Peter fly out of Keekerok Airport 7:30 pm Buffet supper Dress Comfortable clothes, shorts and sleeveless shirts are ok Hoodie/lightweight jacket Bring All personal items Keep handyCamera/binoculars Water bottle Sunglasses/hat/sunscreen Tonight’s Lodging Sarova Mara Game Lodge – Maasai Mara National Reserve NOTES ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Dining area Tents at Sarova Mara Game Lodge Page 16: “To the world, you may be one person, but to one person, you may be the world.” Tonight’s Lodging Lenana House, Hurlingham Heather Cortez Activities We will load the truck before breakfast; we need to get an early start on our trip back to Nairobi. It will feel like a long day with all the traveling. Once we arrive at the Lenana House everyone needs to be on hand to unload and sort the remaining medicines and supplies. Many hands make the load light! Once all the supplies have been inventoried and re-packed for the March 2011 mission trip, the group will have supper and relax for the evening. Young Maasai warriors waiting at clinic MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2010 Today’s Schedule 7:45 am Load luggage on truck 8:00 am Breakfast 8:45 am Leave for Nairobi *Snacks en-route 4:00 pm Arrive at Lenana House *UNLOAD VEHICLE * Sort and count leftover medicines 7:00 pm Worship/Supper NOTES ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Dress Comfortable clothes, shorts and sleeveless shirts are ok Hoodie/lightweight jacket Bring All personal items Keep handy Camera/binoculars Pen/journal Water bottle Spending money Sunglasses/hat/sunscreen Hand sanitizer Lenana House, Hurlingham LENANA HOUSE, HURLINGHAM Lenana House is set on 10 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. It has 8 conference rooms plus 20 double rooms for accommodating guests over night. We are so blessed to be able to store our mission trip supplies here. www.lenanahouse.co.ke Page 17: again.” “A goodbye isn't painful unless you're never going to say hello again.” ~Author Unknown “Blue Shacks” – this is basically a large area full of little shacks that sell all sorts of African curios. Everything is up for negotiation, and you can even trade items you brought for things they are selling. It can be very overwhelming, and so it is advisable to stay in pairs or larger groups. Keep your money in safe locations to avoid being pick-pocketed. Each of you will be given money for lunch; there are a variety of restaurants in Sarit Center. NOTES ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Travis Pierce working in wound care THANK YOU Even though the mission trip is over – it is our prayer that you will never forget what you experienced while here in Kenya. Once you get back home it is easy for the memories of the trip to fade, but we hope your lives will have been forever changed, and that the memories of those you touched while here in Kenya will stay forever embedded in your heart. You have made a difference by giving a zawadi (gift) to those in Kenya. That gift was gift of serving others - and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being willing to step out of your comfort zone and serve those who needed to be served. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2010 Today’s Schedule 8:00 am Worship/Breakfast 9:15 am Travel to Nairobi for a shopping day * Lunch money provided 2:30 pm Travel back to Lenana House 5:00 pm Load vehicle with luggage 6:00 pm Worship/Supper 7:00 pm Leave for the airport Dress Comfortable clothing, shorts and sleeveless shirts are ok Bring Water bottles Spending money *Do not bring cameras Activities Following breakfast and worship, we will travel into Nairobi for a day of shopping. Be sure to meet back at the vehicle on time, as the traffic in Nairobi can be a problem. When we arrive back at the Lenana House everyone will need to finish packing their personal belongings so they are ready to go the airport before supper. SARIT CENTER/BLUE SHACKS We will be parking at Sarit Center, which is a mall. From there you will be able to cross the road and visit an area called the The end of the day in Ken Page 18: Did you know? Africa is the second-largest of the Earth's seven continents - covering about 30,330,000 sq km (11,699,000 sq mi), which makes up about 22 per cent of the world's total land area The world's largest and heaviest beetle, the Goliath Beetle is found in tropical Africa. It can reach a length of 5 inches and weigh up to ¼ lb An African elephant can smell water up to 3 miles away The Black Rhino, despite its size and weighing an average of 1.5 tons, can run at speeds up of up to 45km/h. It is said that it can produce its weight in dung in only two days The Eland is the largest species of antelope and can weigh 660-2,200 lbs. It can jump up to 6.5 ft in the air Hippos kill more people each year than any other animal in Africa At birth a zebra weighs 70 pounds Cheetahs can accelerate from 0-43 miles per hr in under 2 seconds There are 53 countries in Africa and a couple of disputed territories (Western Sahara and Somaliland). An adult coconut crab can have a length of 3.28 ft for the leg span. The body length in these cases can go up to 15.7 inches. They weigh around 37.4 lbs on an average. A giraffe tongue averages 21 inches in length Ostriches are the world’s largest birds – weighing up to 350 pounds. General Information about Kenya – Life Expectancy – Adults is 58 years. Time is Elastic – The Kenyans have a very relaxed attitude about punctuality. In general, Kenyans are tolerantly amused by the Western obsession with punctuality. Respect for Kenya – Kenya fought a bitter battle for its independence and holds both its flag and national anthem in high regard. In deference to the Kenyan flag, visitors should be silent and stand when it is either raised or lowered. Protection of Nature – It is illegal to purchase or take out of the country any shells, coral, ivory, etc. Photography – Always ask people permission to take their picture, particularly in rural areas where superstition still suggests that the camera is a stealer of souls. A token payment is often expected as a form of polite appreciation. Body Language and Gestures – Kenyan males are often seen holding hands, which has nothing to do with sexual orientation and everything to do with fellowship. Pointing with your finger or beckoning someone to come with your finger is considered very rude. Page 19: ACKNOWLEGEMENTS GLOBAL VILLAGE MINISTRIES would like to thank everybody who makes our mission trips possible—from participants to generous donors—and extends special recognition to the following individuals and groups for their exemplary support: East-Central Africa Division of Seventh-day Adventists Gametrackers (K) LTD. Gordon Guild & Tecumseh SDA Church Jack & Jean Sequeira Maasai Mara National Reserve and Chief Park Warden Salome Lenana & Lenana House Sarova Hotels Stevensville SDA Church Jim Uckele & Uckele Health and Nutrition Page 20: NOTES Page 21: