Huiothesis

Huiothesis is a term from the original language in which the New Testament was written (Greek). It is most commonly interpreted "adoption," but specifically refers to the placement of an adult child in a position of authority or partnership. This site is dedicated to all those who are ready to put off the clothing of a child and to put on the clothing of manhood; the "toga virilis." We must have men and women in this generation who are not swayed by the spectacular, but firmly rooted and grounded in the Word of God; mature disciples who are not distracted by things that tingle and glitter, but who are sober and vigilant in a world in which there is much to turn our eyes from the goal to pursue that which does not mature, does not build up others, and does not bring glory to God.

17 May 2011

Medicines have been set free!

AFTER ALMOST FOUR MONTHS OF BEING HELD HOSTAGE, MEDICINES HAVE BEEN RELEASED!
Delivery to Kiserian was announced at 3:09 a.m. on Sunday-May 15

Members of the Immanuel Deaf Church in Kiserian applaud and cheer at  MARS Hospital
     In February of this year a ship carrying a container of medicines valued in the millions of dollars landed in the Port of Mombassa, Kenya.  From that time until today those medicines have been literally held hostage by various government officials and port companies as they have tried to extract fees in the thousands of dollars that we should not have had to pay.  At times the frustration level was very high, and it looked as if those medicines might be lost.  Each week brought a promise of release and each week brought disappointment as another road block would be thrown up in our path, which always included another set of fees.


     However, at 3:09 a.m. this past Sunday morning my phone jingled that a message had come in - I was delighted to read that the container had indeed safely been transported from Mombassa to Kiserian (just outside of Nairobi and at arrived at 10:00 a.m. (Kenyan time).  The Immanuel Deaf Church was just beginning services, but happily delayed the beginning of services to unload the container which had to be returned to Mombassa.  Many hands make light work and as the people applauded and cheered, many hands took hold and unloaded to container and stored the materials in the nearby MARS Hospital.

Medicines are being stored at the Mars Hospital in Kiserian awaiting distribution to rural clinics and hospitals. 
     By the time we got to the end of matters in Mombassa the government and storage facilities tried to extract almost 1,000,000 Kenya Shillings in fees and taxes. (This is almost $12,000.00) As it was, I sent a Western Union wire money transfer just before leaving on a trip for North Carolina last week of just under $2,000 USD which provided for lodging, travel fees, etc. for those working to release the container and transport it back to Nairobi area.  To date, I have paid out just about $5,000 in expenses and fees since the end of February.  
     The last $1,800 had to be paid quickly so it was provided by a loan to our Kenya Development Fund - We need to recover this funds to repay this.  If you can help in any way, please send us a check (KENYA DEVELOPMENT FUND, 30 Canal Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301) or click on the PayPal link on this page where you can send a donation via PayPal or Credit Card.  


Worshippers from Immanuel Deaf Church form a human chain to carry the medicines from the truck into the hospital

     We remain committed to the people of Kenya and in particular, the Deaf of Kenya who work with so few resources.  We are blessed that these Medicines will be distributed all over the country.  They are planning Medical Clinics in rural areas where doctors and nurses will be able to travel to areas where there is little or no medical care.  And, the children and staff of Immanuel Christian School for the Deaf will also be able to receive more adequate medical care.  
     We also need to thank Dr. David Bruenning and his staff at International Child Fund for providing these medicines and for remaining patient with us as we fought to get them to their destination. There generosity is incalculable.  We must also thank the many donors who have provided assistance with many gifts, large and small to enable us to complete this project thus far.  

     There are a couple of ways you can still help, because our work is not done:

     Pray:  Pray for the continued security of these medicines as the distribution process continues.

     Give:  The needs continue in poverty stricken areas, especially among the Deaf.  We need a new van, these medicines will not last forever, the Deaf School needs new equipment. The needs continue, so we ask that your generosity continues as well. 

     Speak:  Tell others about our work with the Deaf School and Deaf Churches in Kenya.  You can be our spokesman.  You can share this link on your social networking, or email it to friends.  You can provide opportunities for me (Michael Gantt) to speak to your church or community organization about the Immanuel Christian School for the Deaf and Immanuel Deaf Churches of Kenya. 

There is a link on every page of this blog where you can easily give to support our work. If you don't want to give that way, send us a check to:

KENYA DEVELOPMENT FUND
30 Canal Street
Brattleboro, Vermont 05301



 
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