The Pokot are a semi-nomadic people group who because of sparse pastureland and infertile soil move frequently in search of adequate grazing and water for their animals.  Only in the last twenty years has the gospel of Jesus Christ been made known to the Pokot, primarily due to the work of Julius Murgor, perhaps the first Christian national among them.  We will be teaming up with the ministry Julius founded called the Pokot Outreach Ministries and Harvesters International, a U.S. based mission agency that has united with Julius for the purpose of serving the Pokot people. 

Although The Journey is sponsoring this mission team as a whole, we must raise financial support to cover our individual expenses.   The total cost of this trip is $3500/each which includes flight, lodging, meals, transportation, and medical supplies. I invite you to join me through financial and/or prayer support for this mission.  Contributions are tax-deductible and may be sent to The Journey Church, 100 Engelwood Drive, Suite E, Orion, MI 48359 (Make checks out to The Journey church).  Write "Kenya Mission~Mike" in the memo section of the check.  A reply before July 30^th would be appreciated as airlines tickets will need to be purchased in advance.  If you would like to offer prayer support for my team, please indicate in the response section below.

Thank you so much for your consideration in this critical mission. 

 
Pokot children sing for us at an orphanage and school started by Julius. 

”What is this strange round thing?”  Pokot children love our balloons.  Church building in background also serves as food distribution center.  2 bags of maze arrived the day we arrived here.  A welcome site to the moms of these kids.

Many of these young men decided to follow Jesus after a rousing game of soccer with the red faced man on the left.  Afternoon temperature—120.

My friend, Pastor Solomon oversees one of the many well stations owned by Pokot Outreach.  He also leads an incredible orphanage and school, and was our translator for the day.