For quite a while the Lord has been prompting me to take my walk of faith to a new level. After many trying years in my personal life I finally have the courage and strength to listen to His calling for my life. 

In January of 2016 I will travel to Nairobi, Kenya in Africa for an opportunity to bless others and be blessed as a result. 

I assume this trip will challenge me in many ways and I cannot begin to imagine the range of emotions I will feel during these 11 days in January. 

As a side note (and for me the most exciting part of this journey) my family and I have been sponsoring a boy in Nairobi for many years. His name in John and he is now 12 years old (he turns 13 in a month). I have received many letters from him and felt the love that Christ has provided to him in one of the worst areas of this world. His love for God is truly amazing. With God's help I hope to meet him face to face for the first time and experience that love first hand.

If you would like to help me along on this journey I will be grateful beyond measure. I am raising funds from friends and family to offset the cost of the trip. This is not only to help pay my way but to help others be involved in something I feel is being led by God Himself. How amazing is that?

The total cost of the trip $2,700.00 of which a portion of that includes a personal excursion, so please help if you are willing and able.

Of course any amount helps but please remember that there are other ways to help if you cannot provide funding. I welcome your prayer for me personally and for the rest of my team. In addition please pray for our partner in Africa Pastor Andrew who has dedicated his life to helping lift children and adults from oppressive poverty through God's healing love.

Thank you and blessings!

Gary Willinger