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Working For Change In Kenya

Working For Change In Kenya

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

10, 9, 8.....

SO time is approaching and prayers are getting stronger, pressure is building and for me my mind is at ease and it is because I know how much God's hand is on this trip. The countdown is approaching with excitement like the beginning of a new year and in thinking this trip is like the countdown of a new year its like Dec. 31th and the clock is at 11:59 pm and there is 10 seconds left and the clock shows 10....9.......people in New York's time square are screaming....8...7....6....people in Paris at the Eiffel tower in anticipation .......5...4...3....2...1 and everyone around the world is excited because a new year has come and what does that mean THAT CHANGE HAS COME!! And thats how i feel about this trip that when we touch down on the grounds of Kenya that change has come for the orphans, the ones on the streets of the slums, the girls putting their lives back together from human trafficking but more important change has come for us who have come to bring change because as we become that light that shines for them they will definitely be the light that shines before us so that we may see their good works and glorify our father which is in heaven (Matthew 5:16). I once heard it said that you should make more of an impact on your environment then your environment has on you but in this case i know that is impossible and thats why I'm excited. So i pray my heart is pure, so that i may see God in this trip (Matthew 5:8). I know we are making final plans for the departure and my prayer is that as long as we trust and as long as we commit to the lord in whatever we do our plans will succeed (Proverbs 16:3) and he shall direct our way (Proverbs 3:5-6). So i want to thank everyone for their prayers and has we go to Kenya as a team of 4 physically we go to Kenya as a team of hundreds spiritually.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Sunday, April 25, 2010

WOW...Counting Down!!!

I rec'd my shots on Tuesday...now I know what it's like to be a real live pin cushion!
Our team is waiting for the Embassy to return our passports w/our visas added...should
be any day now. On Friday, I received my special Orb Elements water bottle which will
filter up to 200 gal. until the filter needs to be changed. A few weeks ago Cassandra
and Grace went to a Green Event in S.F. and found out all about these bottles. The Military and other huge organizations have been using them for a while now. I'm very
excited to know that I will have access to clean water where ever I go on this trip.

Thanks again to all of you who supported us through all of our fundraising events.
The Luau, the Yard sale, both Homemade Bake sales, the Walk-a-thon, eating on Sundays
at Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant where they agreed to donate 10% of all receipts for
5 weeks. And also many thanks in advance for lifting up our team in prayer from now
until we return on May 31st.

As I prepare for this trip, I've been asking God to prepare my heart and mind. He has
strongly impressed upon me to tell them that no matter what they have experienced or have been through that through Him there can be restoration. So many of these kids
have survived horrible situations and they need to know that they can be set free from
the chains of the past, learn that they do have value and just how much God loves them and that a new start walking in hope and freedom is possible!!! It is biblical for older women to mentor the young women and I am ready...use me Lord,your humble servant.

Until next time,
Leilani

17 days!!

17 days left!! That's my lucky number :) The anticipation is killing me. Luckily today in church we talked about finances, it reminded me today to get sit down and look at that so I'm 100% ready for take off... What am I expecting to get out of this trip is something i get asked ALOT! and too be honest I'm not expecting anything just hope to come back with a better understanding with what it is in life I'm supposed to be doing. I still can't believe I'm leaving the country for so long with no family, a lil overwhelming but I'm ready. I got my shots, we sent out to Washington DC for our Visa's a few weeks ago, once I get that back in the mail then it will be really really really real. I can't wait.
Pray request: finances... I'm struggling with just how to re-budget since I recently quit my job, I'm realizing I can't live the life I'm used to with my new low income. ALSO my little cousin Mariah has been heavy in my heart, so for whatever reasons it may be please keep her in prayer.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Baking for Good!!!!!!!


We are on the front page! The Kenya Team is on the front page of Baking for Good. :) We are under community......go to http://bakingforgood.com/causes

Each order placed in support of the team a percentage is given. This is so good. You all can get yummy goodies and support us at the same time. All the treats on the site are so tasty. They also make a great gifts. Mother's Day is coming... I am just saying :)

Please check it out and help us fund our in-country costs. I hear you have to eat and sleep in Kenya. Thanks and let us all know what you get.

Kenya Team

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Items Needed for Kenya



Days are flying by......the list of things we have done is getting smaller but the list of things we need for Kenya is growing.

The team will be working with a few organizations on the ground and one has just sent the list of needed things. We are going to be a blessing but the list is growing and we need your prayers and help!

Here is the list of things requested by those in Kenya. Each item is needed and meets a need, even if looks small. If you would like to help meet a need please let us know! Asante sana (thank you very much)!

Needed Things:

-55 toothbrushes and tooth paste
-55 bras (for girls in a wide verity of ages and sizes)
-$70 for school tuition (a girl is going to catering school!)
-Meds for little ones (Tylenol, tummy stuff, teething stuff)
-Boys clothing (all sizes)
-Pretty Smelling lotions (the older girls will be so happy!)
-55 slips (all sizes)
-Boy's and Girl's Socks (all sizes)

Please email me if you would like to help meet a need! Anything will help and be a blessing. kufuatamungu@yahoo.com

Working for Change in Kenya,
Kenya 2010 Team

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

A Month to Go...prayer needs

The team is working heard. We had a meeting last night about our visas and so on. Things are coming together and they are in the last month of pushing of raising the last in country cost for the trip.

The team can use your prayers! We need to raise $4,800 for all of our in country costs. God's hands have been all over this team and the prep for our tickets....there is no doubt that He has a way for us. Each team member is working hard and God is working through them. Please pray for our last months fund-raising and prep work. :) One month to go baby!

Prayer Needs:
-raising in country costs ($4,800)
-Visa apps to go in smooth and they are sent back in plenty of time
-The people we are working with on the ground (one family is in the US now and heading back to Kenya soon.)
-God preps the hearts of the team members for what is to coming
-Good health as the team gets their meds and shots

Thanks for lifting us up in prayer. We are so excited for this last month to go!!!!!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Leilani



Hi there,

My name is Leilani, which means "Heavenly Flower" in Hawaiian, thanks Mom and Dad.
I was born in Fremont, Ca. and grew up a few miles away in Union City, Ca. I am a Polynesian Dance Teacher
and have been dancing most of my life, I enjoy sharing the Aloha Spirit and perpetuating the Hawaiian Culture.

My husband Andrew and I live in Fremont on a beautiful mountain top with gorgeous views.
We have been together for 10 yrs. and we'll be celebrating our 6th Wedding Anniversary later this month.
Andrew enjoys cooking... his specialty is BBQing. He really enjoys baking too. He is The Cookie Man
because when he makes cookies they disappear, it's really amazing...people just can't stop eating them!

I have one sister T'Marii who is eight years younger than me, a brother-in-law James, and a niece Memorii Love who is 16 yrs. old.
They all live in Southern California with their two dogs and 1 cat.

I'm so excited to be on this Mission Team going to Kenya! I'm looking forward to ALL that GOD has in store for me and our team!
I'm going with an open heart, an open mind and anticipating being a blessing and being blessed in whatever way He chooses.
Thank you Lord in advance for this incredible adventure and journey you have prepared for us and continue to prepare us for this trip.

All of you who read this...please lift us up to God in prayer, we need your prayer support continually!!!

Dear Lord, Thank You for your faithfulness to us your children, You are All we need. Amen.

with joy,

Leilani

Just days away...

I can't believe just 35 more days! I'm so excited, I want May 13th to be this month... We just bought our tickets this last Monday! How awesome! I'm so proud of us team... from garage sales, bake sales, from selling to DONATIONS and fully relying on God for our travel expenses... the only thing is prepping is a lil bit of a hassle. So much goes into the preparation for traveling abroad. For instance, someone like me, a "vitamin whore" just learned that in order for me to bring my vitamins properly and them not get questioned is to bring them in their original cases and in my luggage :/, it's making me re-think, do I really need all these vitamins?? Also jet lag pills, proper sizes of tubes and bottles to travel with! *phew wata hassle! but it's worth it. A bummer perhaps disguised a blessing is us having to switch from our delay in England to Dubai. I've always wanted to travel there, besides the strict laws and such...Cassandra has been telling me so much about all the lovely people we'll be meeting out there I can't wait! I just saw our Emmit flight itinerary... We getta see new movies on the flight whhhhhaaaattt!!1 good food? whhhhhhhaaaat???!!! Maybe 15 hours wont be too too bad :/
A huge thing that has been on my heart since day 1 of my thought process was how will my family feel about me doing this.... and it was so great that this last Easter and my grandma's birthday my family has been asking me more and more questions about it. They've all donated in more ways than one and we've even already started cracking jokes, that helps me know that they support me and will be checking this out to keep some eyes and prayers on me. My family means the world to me and even though it's only 3 weeks, I know I'll miss them. Another thing is my dad is running for congressman and I told him, "dad, you need to clean your office, a clean office gives you more mind a clarity" but did he listen NOOOOOOOO, so figured, yesterday on my day off that I'd surprise him, and sure enough it did. Although it doesn't sound like a lot, to me it did. I'll be gone at the climax of primaries and I feel helpless. So a few of my promises while gone to my fam is: Auntie Carmen, I promise, no make up, no product in my hair, and if I find a bone, I'll take a pic ;) Dad: I promise to pray for you and your campaign....
TEAM: Get ready! God is calling I pray your listening.
Asante Sana

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

WE ARE BOOKED

As of yesterday we have 4 tickets to Kenya! Also as of yesterday it was 36 days till take off! The team is even more excited then ever. On May 13th they are getting on a flighted to fly 1/2 way around the world. Each are called and have special reasons and skills to bring to this team and trip. As the leader I am thrilled to look at the team that God has formed! I know that things will be done for the good in Kenya and each team member will be forever changed as well.


Time is flying by and soon we will be flying. Please please lift of the team in prayer. As you read this team members are working on getting all the needed items for Kenya as well as making appointments to get shots and meds. This is a time where stress likes to creep in and mess with our minds. I am asking you to pray against that. I know that there is a powerful body of believers out there praying for this team and that is so encouraging to know. Thanks!

Team's Prayer Needs:

-Help raising the last of our air fair and all of our in country costs
-Team members as they get shots and meds
-Unity
-Strength to pull through the last month of prep work
-The heart of the team members and those we will working with in Kenya
-Letting go of all the plans and seeing what God has in mid :)

Kenya Walk-A-Thon


10 miles! We walked 10 miles raising love and support for the work being done in Kenya!It was a great time and the team was able to really get to know each other and encourage each other at the end when we all started feeling it.

We are working on collecting all the sponsorships and totaling them up. The money will be helping with the team's air fair as we leave in 37 short days! Thanks to all of you that supported us. XOXOXOX
-Kenya Team