Tomorrow we depart for Bissil, a Masai town two and a half hours outside of Nairobi. Once we arrive, we will begin the set up for our medical camp on Wednesday. We hope to serve nearly 500 people during the free all-day camp. Though we will treat many different conditions, our main hope to to increase awareness about HIV in the area by providing HIV testing on-site. One local pastor stated that he believes the HIV prevalance to be nearly 15% in the area surrounding Bissil.
In the future, Beacon of Hope plans to expand their operation into Bissil. The Masai people are well known for their bead-work. The hope is to create a training center for women that will provide the same holistic care as the site in Ongata Rongai centered around bead-work that can be sold for a fair price. Thus, in many ways tomorrow will also be about raising awareness that Beacon of Hope cares about Bissil and will expand into the area in the near future. We are truly privileged to take part in what God is doing as He expands the influence of Beacon within Kenya.
As we travel tomorrow, please pray for our journey and for the health of our team members. We have had a select group of individuals who have begun to feel nauseaus, but no one has yet to become truly sick. We hope to be able to serve whole-heartedly without the distraction of feeling crummy.
James
In the future, Beacon of Hope plans to expand their operation into Bissil. The Masai people are well known for their bead-work. The hope is to create a training center for women that will provide the same holistic care as the site in Ongata Rongai centered around bead-work that can be sold for a fair price. Thus, in many ways tomorrow will also be about raising awareness that Beacon of Hope cares about Bissil and will expand into the area in the near future. We are truly privileged to take part in what God is doing as He expands the influence of Beacon within Kenya.
As we travel tomorrow, please pray for our journey and for the health of our team members. We have had a select group of individuals who have begun to feel nauseaus, but no one has yet to become truly sick. We hope to be able to serve whole-heartedly without the distraction of feeling crummy.
James
3 comments:
This blog is wonderful to read each day to see what you see God doing. It sounds truly amazing. We are praying for you all every day.
from Dave and Char (Kortney's Mom & Dad)
Hi Brenda (and Blackhawk Team)- Hope you are all doing well, feeling good, experiencing God's awesome power and love, and connecting with the people of Nairobi. We are so amazed with your faith and your desire to serve God in a way that most of just don't have the guts to do. All seven of us are praying for you and your team. We love you. Paul, Jenny, Anthony, Tony, Zach, Nick & Alex. ps - did you get in contact with the Jaoko's.
Wow!! It sounds like you all are having a wonderful time. God is really using you in some amazing ways. I am glad to hear that everyone is safe and so open to the tasks the God has planned for you. Thanks so much for the blog, you all have so many people praying for you. Way to go team!!
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