In July 2006, I was fortunate enough to take a trip to minister to small villages in western Kenya. Our ministry to them included medical, vision, education, pastoral support and financial support. The trip was organized by the sister church in Hawaii of our little church in Trumbell, Nebraska. Eash person who made the trip paid their own way through funds they individually raised. Funds were also donated that was used for various needs while on the mission including educational materials, toys, food, medical supplies, 6 months of teachers salaries and learning materials for the teachers. A total of 17 people went on the trip of which 4 were from Nebraska and 13 were from Hawaii. The occupations of the 17 included farmers, doctors, nurses, teachers, ministers, computer technician, general contractor, sales manager (your's truly), loan manager, x-ray technician and a business entrepreneur. Ages ranged from 22 - 78 years old. We were all one family by the time we came home.
