Our Sponsors often ask us if they can send a gift for their student. We discovered pretty early that this would be hard to facilitate, as we have very little space when traveling to Kenya. Not wanting to just take the blessing of gifting the students away, we came up with a plan so that our sponsors and others can be a part of gifting every student! Before our summer team goes we send out an invitation for you to join us in donating to put together a ‘Sponsor Gift’. When our team is on the ground, we assemble these gifts, and then have the honor of being your hands to deliver them. With the d ..read more

We have spent the last two days at the schools having VBS days with all the students! I’ll fill you in on what that looks like… Fox River team members came with a plan ready… fun activities, Bible stories, crafts, and games that we would share with our students. Time was spent preparing for these days back home and now they have gotten to share and watch as their ideas came to life. Nicole L, Tom and Susie, Jason and Larry all shared Bible stories. Nicole P and Kristie, Taylor and Denise, Ethan all played games. Jeanann and Sandy, Kim and Stevie, Jenni made crafts. Caleb and Gwen had different ..read more

The team has been connecting with our students and school staff, by playing games, teaching them activities for the upcoming VBS Days, and even building a mud hut! With so much happening, it’s hard to believe we’ve only been in Kenya for one week! Today, the team took part in the Big Day in Vipingo - a community festival hosted at the campus of our sponsored school, Crossroads Academy in Vipingo. This is a major event that the community looks forward to each year. The entire village is invited to come for football (soccer) and volleyball tournaments, bounce houses, acrobats, stage entertainmen ..read more

We have had a couple full and wonderful days! One of our favorite things to do here on the blog is have team members share with you. Stevie, Kim, and Nicole L are sharing today and we will post some bonus pictures below… “My heart was over flowing today when I was able to meet the student I sponsor through fox river's my gift for Jesus. We live so far apart but God brought us together this week in Kenya!” ~Stevie “I can’t begin to share all the different emotions and experiences on this missions trip after just 3 days, having the opportunity to meet my sponsor child (Rose) but I’ve also had ..read more

The team has gathered for last several months to prepare and get to know each other. We have sat in meetings discussing all things about traveling, what fun things we will do with our sponsored students, the experiences we will get to have, we have prepared our hearts by spending time in the Word, we have prayed for the mission and for each other… we came together to live out the Fox River mission ‘A Heart for People and a Message of Jesus’. This past weekend we gathered for our last pre trip meeting, packing day, and team commissioning. This weekend is the last checkpoint before we take off ..read more

Wednesday and Thursday have been spent celebrating with Crossroads Academy, Vipingo! Wednesday we spent the day out and about with the Vipingo graduates. They got to have their fun day. Another great Mombasa City tour. Site seeing along the way, a walking tour at Fort Jesus and Old Town Mombasa, taking in the view at the port, pizza lunch on the bus, and a shopping spree at the store. A day full of fun and new experiences! Thursday was Graduation Day! We got to be a part of a wonderful ceremony celebrating their achievements. And as we said the other day we want to acknowledge that this was a ..read more

Monday and Tuesday we have spent celebrating with New Life Academy, Bomani! Monday was graduation day! We got to be a part of a wonderful ceremony celebrating their achievements. After a crazy year in education these kids worked hard to do well and complete grade 8. Thank you to the teachers, staff, and sponsors for the fantastic support you have given these kids!! Tuesday, the graduates were treated to a day of fun. A Mombasa City tour arranged by our very own O’Neal Nyanje! Getting on a bus to leave their village is an experience the students were so excited about. Site seeing along the way ..read more

Preparing for their Math Exam. Just like for many many students in the states, our Kenyan brothers and sisters have had a school year that has looked very different. And like so many of us, they have taken different and done their very best with it! Their school term is wrapping up and Grade 4 and 8 will be sitting for their national exams on March 22nd. The new school year begins in January, but before then we have almost 100 students finishing primary school and high school that will be taking national exams that will determine their next steps. 55 students finishing Grade 8 are sitting f ..read more

A couple of team members share some moments from the last few days… Jeananne shares: I was so touched by the Life Spring Rescue Center in Vipingo! The home they have made for babies to five year olds is amazing. The fact that children have been traumatized and sometimes abandoned have such loving care is a blessing. The children are fed, clothed, have a home and most of all are loved on!! Some new toys were given and I know they will be excited to play with them! Sue B shares: The staff at both schools are so amazing! Hearing their individual stories is fascinating. What you may think are ..read more

As you may have seen on our Fox River Missions Facebook Page (which you should definitely follow, if you’re not already - many more updates there!), our 2023 Kenya Team had very smooth travels to Kenya. Flights were relatively on time, not much turbulence, and all luggage arrived! Thank God for easy travel! Sunday was spent in orientation, learning about our mission here, getting our first sights and sounds in this new culture, and preparing our supplies for the rest of the trip. And of course, after 24 hours of travel, and a day of new experiences, we were all in need of some serious sleep. O ..read more