Mission Trip to Kenya

Kenya Mission Trip
Update

The Reverend Michael Russell of All Souls’ Episcopal Church is pleased to announce that the needed minimum for a Kenya trip has been reached! More people are welcome! In order to get the best airline price he needs commitments by Sunday September 17th. The Lent 2007 dates are March 7 – March 22, 2007. The trip would include at least 9 days spanning two weekends in Maseno working with the Hardison’s Orphan’s project, a day or two in the Nairobi area with the Mercy Care Center, and perhaps a one or two day safari into the wild animal preserves.
While in Maseno missioners would staff Orphan’s clinics each Saturday and attend that parish on Sunday. During the week a combination of home visits, visits at local development projects, support work at St. Philip’s Seminary, and consultations with local clergy and seminarians would fill out the agenda.
In Nairobi a day would be spent with Patrick Lumumba and the 350+ children at the Mercy Care Center in the Mathre section of Nairobi. A side trip to his farm school may also be possible.
Finally, a safari could be included as part of the return travel from Maseno to Nairobi. People can also arrange to schedule a layover in London on the return.
A minimum of 10 people is needed in order to secure a group price for airfare. At the moment costs are approximate, but with all travel, lodging, meals in Maseno, and safari the cost is $3,000. If airport taxes fluctuate this could change. Missioners will also need to arrange for their own immunizations. People who are interested should contact Fr. Russell at 619-223-6394 as soon as possible but by September 17 at the latest. An organizing meeting will beheld with the Hardisons after they arrive in the beginning of October.