Dear Family and Friends,
I am excited to let you know I will be going on my first mission trip this coming August! I am so very excited! One of my dear friends, Rachel Ehrenberg, and I will be adventuring to KENYA! Kenya is located in Africa along the east coast. The surrounding countries are Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Rachel and I will be spending most of our time in Kisumu, which is located in western Kenya next to Lake Victoria.
Rachel and I will be leaving the first week in August. We are staying for about six weeks! It will be the first time away from home for an extended time and the first time I’ve been out of the country. I am very excited for what God has in store.
While in Kenya, we will be spending our time at R.O.C.K. Ministries International (www.rockministriesinternational.org). R.O.C.K. is a non-profit Christian organization in Kisumu. Its primary focus is reaching out to street children and orphans in Kenya. Currently, R.O.C.K. is a permanent home for about 40 children ages two to twenty. R.O.C.K. provides a safe home, food, education, and a positive Christian atmosphere for the children.
The main focus of our trip is to work with the children at R.O.C.K. We will be doing a Vacation Bible School with the younger children and then doing more one-on-one and small group time with the older kids. Many of the kids need love, a good friend, and a positive influence in their lives. Rachel and I want to make an impact in Kenya, by reflecting God’s love and compassion and serving others.
Many of you know I am pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. I love kids and want to make an impact during their developmental years. God has confirmed this passion throughout my life thus far. I am thrilled to have this opportunity to spend time with children in Kenya. All I want to do is LOVE these kids with all I have, for many of them have been neglected and abandoned. I know God will use me in their lives, but most importantly, I know God will use them in MINE.
Rachel and I would really appreciate your prayers during this time. Some specific prayer requests at this time are planning, expenses, safety and health, spiritual and physical preparations, and fulfillment of God’s plan and purpose. Also, the rough estimate cost for our trip to Kenya is $3,300 each. If you feel led to support financially you may send money to Waypoint Church P.O. Box 31249 Omaha, NE 68131. If you would like to send money specifically towards my trip, please put "Lauren Schneider - Kenya" on the memo line.
I know God has a specific plan for my trip to Kenya. I am so excited to share this opportunity with you! You can expect a few more letters before I leave regarding plans and prayer requests. Thank you so much for being such a significant person in my life! Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated!
Much Love,
Lauren Schneider
Matthew 19:14
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
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