Go Trip to Kenya, Africa

June 30–July 12, 2024
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Kenya

All spots for this trip are now full, and registration has closed. You may view other upcoming opportunities at stonebriar.org/go-trips.

Travel to Kenya this summer to serve alongside the ministries of Naomi’s Village, a children’s home in Mai Mahiu that’s transforming lives one child at a time. This will be a powerful opportunity to partner in hands-on ministry, learn about the orphan crisis in Kenya and how we can help, and share the joy of the Gospel with this community abroad.

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At a Glance

Status Closed: Trip Full
Dates June 30–July 12, 2024
Location Mai Mahiu, Kenya
Fundraising Goal $3,000 per person—MUST PROVIDE IN FULL before you leave for Kenya
Contact Missional Living: ml@stonebriar.org
Age Policy Ages 12+ are welcome to join this trip. Children and youth ages 12–17 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
Trip Packet Kenya Go Trip 2024 Packet
Download this informative packet with all the trip’s details for your reference and use.

Please note that for this opportunity and any others involving children or vulnerable adults, volunteers must have been actively involved at Stonebriar or another like-minded church for six months prior to serving in this role and watch a 30 minute child abuse awareness video.

Trip Details

What is the purpose of this trip?

Our trip will consist of coming alongside Naomi’s Village, a children’s home in Mai Mahiu, in their mission to provide hope for many of the desperate situations in the Rift Valley Area, truly transforming lives one child at a time. Together, we will serve these children and the whole community with the love of Christ.

What will we be doing in Kenya?

  • Learn about the culture in Kenya and the ongoing orphan crisis.
  • Serve and care for the children at Naomi’s Village (97 children).
  • Serve at the local school founded by Naomi’s Village, called Cornerstone Preparatory Academy.
  • Serve the aunties and uncles who care for the children daily at Naomi’s Village.
  • Participate in local service projects with the children.
  • Lead a Vacation Bible School program at a local Safe House for at-risk children.
  • Show and share the love of Jesus in the community of Mai Mahiu.

Contribution Schedule

$100 non-refundable deposit due upon approval for trip
Apr. 21 $725
May 5 $725
May 26 $725
Jun. 2 $725
TOTAL $3,000 based on group travel

Go Trip Planning and Fundraising Packet
Download this guide to help you plan and raise funds as you respond to God’s call to go on a Go Trip.

About Naomi’s Village

Naomi's VillageNaomi’s Village in Kenya, Africa provides children of all ages the resources necessary to live a bright and fruitful life. At the heart of it all is a network of compassionate donors, volunteers and staff who share the vision of changing Kenya from the inside out.

Founded in 2011 by Bob and Julie Mendonsa, Naomi’s Village is a dream God crafted from the ground up. They are a community in rural Kenya that inspires greatness in children by instilling the value of excellence in all things, starting at the very beginning in our home.

Learn more about Naomi’s Village.

Missional Living Team

Keith Tyler

Keith Tyler
Lead Pastor—Missional Living
keitht@stonebriar.org

Karen Hawkins

Karen Hawkins
Pastoral Leader—Community Care
karenh@stonebriar.org

Jennifer Whitson

Jennifer Whitson
Ministry Leader—Missional Living
jenw@stonebriar.org

Michelle Flores

Michelle Flores
Ministry Coordinator—Missional Living
michellef@stonebriar.org

If you have any questions about Missional Living or want help deciding where to start, please reach out to us at ml@stonebriar.org. We look forward to meeting and serving alongside of you.