There is great reward when we embrace others in need and equip them with skills (not handouts) so that dignity and sustainability can be passed on to others!
Without an investment there can be no return. From prayer to a variety of caring actions, the door to make a difference is open for you, your family, and your friends.
I will crush poverty with HOPE!
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Here's Where Your Journey Begins!
Below is everything you need to get ready for your virtual trip to Kenya with Empowering Lives International!
Thank you so much for joining us on this adventure!Hello, team members to Kenya! We are so excited for the week ahead as we travel virtually to Africa. Throughout the five-day journey ahead, you will meet some amazing people here in the U.S. and in Africa.
Together we will learn more about Empowering Lives International and the powerful movement of transformation that friends like you help make possible in this beautiful country & beyond!
But, most importantly, our team is praying that you would grow more in your faith and understanding of Jesus through this unique experience. Karibu (Welcome)!
Virtual Trip Resources
Devotional Journal
The devotional will give you a place to dive deeper into the life of Jesus and the invitation to be an extension of His love in our daily lives. Our prayer is that you will walk away from this week with a deeper love for Jesus, the people of Kenya, and those around you.
You will find the devotional resource in your Experience Kit, inside your Virtual Trip Travel Guide!
The devotional will give you a place to dive deeper into the life of Jesus and the invitation to be an extension of His love in our daily lives. Our prayer is that you will walk away from this week with a deeper love for Jesus, the people of Kenya, and those around you.
You will find the devotional resource in your Experience Kit, inside your Virtual Trip Travel Guide!
Travel Portal
In addition to your devotional, the travel portal will serve as your guide as you journey through Kenya. Your trip schedule has been designed so that you can complete each day’s itinerary at your own pace. Each day you will receive a new link to the travel portal that will highlight your itinerary for the day and contain everything you need to follow along, including videos, articles, activities, bonus material, and the link to join our daily LIVE conversations.
In addition to your devotional, the travel portal will serve as your guide as you journey through Kenya. Your trip schedule has been designed so that you can complete each day’s itinerary at your own pace. Each day you will receive a new link to the travel portal that will highlight your itinerary for the day and contain everything you need to follow along, including videos, articles, activities, bonus material, and the link to join our daily LIVE conversations.
To maximize your trip experience, make sure that you watch the day’s videos and move through the additional content BEFORE the LIVE conversations.
Live Conversations
This coming week you will have the opportunity to meet a variety of people who are deeply committed to the mission of Igniting World Changers as the Kingdom and love of God transform the lives of people across Africa.
The Daily LIVE conversations (7:30 pm Pacific Time) will be your chance to hear from and interact with key leaders in Kenya and connect with your fellow virtual trip team members for a deeper dive into what you are experiencing.
Our prayer is that this virtual trip experience will strengthen your passion for embracing and sharing God's life-changing love. Let it ignite hope and bring new ideas into your unique mission field of how you can live on mission with Jesus and share His love with the world around you.
This coming week you will have the opportunity to meet a variety of people who are deeply committed to the mission of Igniting World Changers as the Kingdom and love of God transform the lives of people across Africa.
The Daily LIVE conversations (7:30 pm Pacific Time) will be your chance to hear from and interact with key leaders in Kenya and connect with your fellow virtual trip team members for a deeper dive into what you are experiencing.
Our prayer is that this virtual trip experience will strengthen your passion for embracing and sharing God's life-changing love. Let it ignite hope and bring new ideas into your unique mission field of how you can live on mission with Jesus and share His love with the world around you.
Preparing For Your Journey
- Schedule time for the trip: Each day's content should take around 30-45 minutes to complete, including videos, devotional, & bonus material. During the LIVE conversations, you will have the chance to connect with your team and our guest speakers at 7:30 pm (Pacific Time). Please make sure to mark your calendar for our Live conversations.
- Download the Zoom app: We will utilize zoom for all LIVE conversations. Please check that you can access Zoom on the device you will be using before our first conversation.
- Visit empoweringlives.org: Visit ELI's website to learn more about this life-changing ministry friends like you make possible in Kenya & beyond.
- Prepare your heart: Spend some time in prayer this week, and ask God to ready your heart for all that He wants to reveal to you this week. May your hearts and hands be open to His divine plans & purposes for you, believing that you are not here by chance.
Travel Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Kenya
- Today we journey to Africa and explore this beautiful country.
- The ELI Story: An introduction to the ministry and the Spirit-led movement.
- LIVE 7:30 pm (Pacific Time): Meet Don & Amy Rogers, founders of Empowering Lives International.
Day 2: Finding HOPE - The ELI Approach
- Make important steps toward understanding how poverty is taking root deep in people's hearts throughout Kenya.
- Learn more about the training programs of Empowering Lives International and how people are discovering a new hope.
- A Taste of Africa: Join our friends in Kenya as we try out some traditional Kenyan dishes.
- LIVE 7:30 pm (Pacific Time): Meet a few of ELI's African leaders who play an integral role in the various training programs.
Day 3: Meet the Women of Change
- ELI training and approach “is a gift from God,” said a relieved governmental officer who couldn't change his community but knew that God could. Learn how unique training and the love of God became a catalyst for community-wide transformation.
- A Taste of Africa: Join our friends in Kenya as we try out some traditional Kenyan dishes.
- LIVE 7:30 pm (Pacific Time): Meet a few of the Women of Change who share their transformation with others as missionaries among their people.
Day 4: Coming Home - A Life Forever Changed
- Discover the ELI Children’s Homes through videos and testimonials.
- A Taste of Africa: Join our friends in Kenya as we try out a favorite Kenyan dish in the children’s homes.
- LIVE 7:30 pm (Pacific Time): Meet John ("Bush") & Veronica Busienei, founding directors of the children’s homes in Kenya.
Day 5: Igniting World Changers
- From a spark to a flame: Watch how sparks of HOPE can Ignite World Changers as God changes families and communities.
- LIVE 7:30 pm (Pacific Time): Meet World Changers in Africa and America and learn how God has called you to be on mission with Jesus!
- What’s Next? Although your virtual trip is ending, your journey to discovering more about God’s love for all people and new doors of being involved in changing the future for lives in need is just getting started. Discover some dynamic and practical next steps you can take in your community to crush poverty, embrace Christ, and share your transformation with others.
Plant Your Mini Wheat Crop
Before your journey to Africa, jump into African life and farming right where you are! If you haven’t already, DON’T MISS the chance to review pages 14-15 in your Travel Guide and follow the instructions to plant your "mini-wheat seed crop" provided for you in your Experience Kit. Then watch your crop come to life as you progress through your virtual trip. Imagine what your life might feel like if your survival depended on the success of your crop!
We’re so excited to jump into this next week with you!
Each day you will receive a new link to the travel portal that will highlight your itinerary for the day and will contain everything you need to follow along. Please check your inbox for a daily invitation to the travel portal.
Here's Where Your Journey Begins!
Below is everything you need to get ready for your virtual trip to Kenya with Empowering Lives International!
Thank you so much for joining us on this adventure!Hello, team members to Kenya! We are so excited for the week ahead as we travel virtually to Africa. Throughout the five-day journey ahead, you will meet some amazing people here in the U.S. and in Africa.
Together we will learn more about Empowering Lives International and the powerful movement of transformation that friends like you help make possible in this beautiful country & beyond!
But, most importantly, our team is praying that you would grow more in your faith and understanding of Jesus through this unique experience. Karibu (Welcome)!
Virtual Trip Resources
Devotional Journal
The devotional will give you a place to dive deeper into the life of Jesus and the invitation to be an extension of His love in our daily lives. Our prayer is that you will walk away from this week with a deeper love for Jesus, the people of Kenya, and those around you.
You will find the devotional resource in your Experience Kit, inside your Virtual Trip Travel Guide!
The devotional will give you a place to dive deeper into the life of Jesus and the invitation to be an extension of His love in our daily lives. Our prayer is that you will walk away from this week with a deeper love for Jesus, the people of Kenya, and those around you.
You will find the devotional resource in your Experience Kit, inside your Virtual Trip Travel Guide!
Travel Portal
In addition to your devotional, the travel portal will serve as your guide as you journey through Kenya. Your trip schedule has been designed so that you can complete each day’s itinerary at your own pace. Each day you will receive a new link to the travel portal that will highlight your itinerary for the day and contain everything you need to follow along, including videos, articles, activities, bonus material, and the link to join our daily LIVE conversations.
In addition to your devotional, the travel portal will serve as your guide as you journey through Kenya. Your trip schedule has been designed so that you can complete each day’s itinerary at your own pace. Each day you will receive a new link to the travel portal that will highlight your itinerary for the day and contain everything you need to follow along, including videos, articles, activities, bonus material, and the link to join our daily LIVE conversations.
To maximize your trip experience, make sure that you watch the day’s videos and move through the additional content BEFORE the LIVE conversations.
Live Conversations
This coming week you will have the opportunity to meet a variety of people who are deeply committed to the mission of Igniting World Changers as the Kingdom and love of God transform the lives of people across Africa.
The Daily LIVE conversations (7:30 pm Pacific Time) will be your chance to hear from and interact with key leaders in Kenya and connect with your fellow virtual trip team members for a deeper dive into what you are experiencing.
Our prayer is that this virtual trip experience will strengthen your passion for embracing and sharing God's life-changing love. Let it ignite hope and bring new ideas into your unique mission field of how you can live on mission with Jesus and share His love with the world around you.
This coming week you will have the opportunity to meet a variety of people who are deeply committed to the mission of Igniting World Changers as the Kingdom and love of God transform the lives of people across Africa.
The Daily LIVE conversations (7:30 pm Pacific Time) will be your chance to hear from and interact with key leaders in Kenya and connect with your fellow virtual trip team members for a deeper dive into what you are experiencing.
Our prayer is that this virtual trip experience will strengthen your passion for embracing and sharing God's life-changing love. Let it ignite hope and bring new ideas into your unique mission field of how you can live on mission with Jesus and share His love with the world around you.
Preparing For Your Journey
- Schedule time for the trip: Each day's content should take around 30-45 minutes to complete, including videos, devotional, & bonus material. During the LIVE conversations, you will have the chance to connect with your team and our guest speakers at 7:30 pm (Pacific Time). Please make sure to mark your calendar for our Live conversations.
- Download the Zoom app: We will utilize zoom for all LIVE conversations. Please check that you can access Zoom on the device you will be using before our first conversation.
- Visit empoweringlives.org: Visit ELI's website to learn more about this life-changing ministry friends like you make possible in Kenya & beyond.
- Prepare your heart: Spend some time in prayer this week, and ask God to ready your heart for all that He wants to reveal to you this week. May your hearts and hands be open to His divine plans & purposes for you, believing that you are not here by chance.
Travel Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Kenya
- Today we journey to Africa and explore this beautiful country.
- The ELI Story: An introduction to the ministry and the Spirit-led movement.
- LIVE 7:30 pm (Pacific Time): Meet Don & Amy Rogers, founders of Empowering Lives International.
Day 2: Finding HOPE - The ELI Approach
- Make important steps toward understanding how poverty is taking root deep in people's hearts throughout Kenya.
- Learn more about the training programs of Empowering Lives International and how people are discovering a new hope.
- A Taste of Africa: Join our friends in Kenya as we try out some traditional Kenyan dishes.
- LIVE 7:30 pm (Pacific Time): Meet a few of ELI's African leaders who play an integral role in the various training programs.
Day 3: Meet the Women of Change
- ELI training and approach “is a gift from God,” said a relieved governmental officer who couldn't change his community but knew that God could. Learn how unique training and the love of God became a catalyst for community-wide transformation.
- A Taste of Africa: Join our friends in Kenya as we try out some traditional Kenyan dishes.
- LIVE 7:30 pm (Pacific Time): Meet a few of the Women of Change who share their transformation with others as missionaries among their people.
Day 4: Coming Home - A Life Forever Changed
- Discover the ELI Children’s Homes through videos and testimonials.
- A Taste of Africa: Join our friends in Kenya as we try out a favorite Kenyan dish in the children’s homes.
- LIVE 7:30 pm (Pacific Time): Meet John ("Bush") & Veronica Busienei, founding directors of the children’s homes in Kenya.
Day 5: Igniting World Changers
- From a spark to a flame: Watch how sparks of HOPE can Ignite World Changers as God changes families and communities.
- LIVE 7:30 pm (Pacific Time): Meet World Changers in Africa and America and learn how God has called you to be on mission with Jesus!
- What’s Next? Although your virtual trip is ending, your journey to discovering more about God’s love for all people and new doors of being involved in changing the future for lives in need is just getting started. Discover some dynamic and practical next steps you can take in your community to crush poverty, embrace Christ, and share your transformation with others.
Plant Your Mini Wheat Crop
Before your journey to Africa, jump into African life and farming right where you are! If you haven’t already, DON’T MISS the chance to review pages 14-15 in your Travel Guide and follow the instructions to plant your "mini-wheat seed crop" provided for you in your Experience Kit. Then watch your crop come to life as you progress through your virtual trip. Imagine what your life might feel like if your survival depended on the success of your crop!
We’re so excited to jump into this next week with you!
Each day you will receive a new link to the travel portal that will highlight your itinerary for the day and will contain everything you need to follow along. Please check your inbox for a daily invitation to the travel portal.
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