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The X marks the approximately location of Rev. Mischek Kanake's
development which is the site of the expeditions.
Computer Purchases
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Funds are currently being collected to enable Mischek Kanake to
purchase computers to use in his school. This will be a large
step forward in the children's understanding of the world. The school only obtained electric power in 2001; now the students will be able to use computers and interact with the world wide web. |
Five expeditions have been made to Kenya, Africa to aid in the construction of several buildings.
1991 Expedition
The first trip included 16 members and constructed a kitchen and
dining hall building at a church conference site.
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| Members of the '91 and '97 teams in front of the dining facility built at the Methodist Women's Hostel in '91. |
1994 Expedition
The 11 members of the second expedition constructed a three-room
dormitory at the African Rural Institute (ARI).
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| Inside of dormitory built at school in '94. |
1997 Expedition
The 10 members of the 1997 Expedition laid the stone foundation, built walls, and constructed trusses for a chapel and library on the campus of the African Rural Institute.
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| Spreading dirt in foundation for new Chapel at ARI Reumea Boarding School in Maua in '97. |
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| Kenyans and '97 group at Chapel. |
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| Rev. Misheick Kanake(w/ wife in background), delivers his first message in new chapel in '97. |
| 1999 Rev. Misheick Kanake continued work on new chapel completing it in 1999. The foundation laid by Mt. Olivet UMC members in 1997 has blossomed into a beautiful & useful addition to the mission. |
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2000 Expedition
| The fourth expedition to Kenya to aid in mission and agricultural work was completed very satisfactory. Major accomplishments included building construction, people to people contact and understanding, and providing funds that enabled the Kenya school to obtain electricity for the first time. |
2003 Expedition Continued Support
The 2003 expedition had to be cancelled at the last moment due to
terrorist threats in Kenya resulting in the decision by the commercial
airlines to discontinue flying into Kenya.
The Kenya team is continuing to support Mischek Kanake's educational
program with money for teachers, student tuition, and computers.
* Interested in exploring being a team member?
* Want to be an active part of planning this trip?
* Want to help raise funds?
Send an e-mail to the Church Secretary
if you would like more information.
2004 Expedition
The 2004 Kenya team was comprised of ten members. This team had more women
than men for the first time. It was the second time that three generations
from the same family were represented with a grandfather, grandmother, son,
and six-year old grandson being part of the group.
The team renovated a dining hall and kitchen facility at ARI School and began
construction of a science building.
The official Kenya destination website