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Powerpoint for our first Kenya 2012 team meeting.
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Katherine Brooke Longo, MSN, RNChurch at Rock CreekFall 2011
Our purpose is not to fix Kenya, but to help Global Field Evangelism (GFE) advance the mission that God has given to GFE in Kenya.
“If medical missions are to be an effective tool for advancing the Gospel, and not random acts of mercy without a message, it must be strategic.”-Keith Bucklen
CulturalLogistical
MentalPhysicalRe-EntrySpiritual
Team
Must be our TOP priority
Must maintain a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Begin praying RIGHT NOW!
We have Kenyan nationals praying for us
30 day spiritual preparation list of scripture
Statement of Faith
Begin preparation & planning now
Be sure you have the time off work & your family has a plan
Establish realistic expectations of roles in Kenya
Establish realistic expectations of inconveniences in Kenya
Get immunizations and preventative meds
Exercise regularly
Review and understand Food & Drink Safety Guidelines
Complete & return Emergency Information form
Plan for clothing & shoe safety in Kenya
An introduction to Kenyan culture PPT
Begin to learn some Swahili
Read about Kenyan history
Read about Kenyan current events
Choose movies related to Kenya & Africa
Planning since last trip, but we must be “fluid”
Kenyans have helped us know what we can do
4-5 clinic days planned
K.I.S.S. model of diagnoses
Many roles BESIDES health care provider
Introductions & Prayer Requests
Post to Facebook group
Read books together
Pray for each other by name
Attend regular meetings
Sign & Return Team Covenant and Code of Conduct
Any unused supplies/meds will be left in Kenya
Expect “reverse culture-shock”
Expect that you will be changed!
Begin journaling now!!
Save the date: March 18, 2012