Kenya Trip Overview
MISSION 2011
Kaptagat, Kenya
Jan 12 - 25
FANYA KITU!
Matthew 25:40 - "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me"
In conjunction with the Grace of God Children's Project
In January 2011, Team FCA Endurance will send a mission team between 10-20 strong to the heart of Kenya to the town of Kaptagat. In that small part of the world the Grace of God Children's Project is living out the Great Commission by nurturing the lives of children and families who are in the greatest of need. Would the Lord have you to go?
LEARN SWAHILI
Words
sasa -now
pole (pronounced polay)-sorry
pole sana -very sorry
jambo -hello
choo-pronounced cho=bathroom
toto- children
indio-yes
hapana or hakuna ( as in hakuna matata)=no
hakuna matata-no worries
sijui( pronounced see ju ee)-I don't know ( comes in very handy)
sawa sawa-OK - FINE… useful on safari when you stop to take pictures, let's your driver know you are ready to proceed
tafadali-please
samahani-excuse me, used to get someone's attention
Karibu! =- welcome,used primarily as our equivalent of You're welcome
Kwaheri-goodbye
Mzee- respectful name for an older man
Mama-respectful name for older woman or any woman with children
PHRASES
Asante sana-thank you very much
Bwana Asifiwe ( pr: asafeeway) = Praise God
Yesu Anakupenda-Jesus Loves you
Mungu akubariki- God bless you
Jina lakoni nani- What is your name?
Jina langu ni …. ( Susan, etc.) = my name is Susan
Wewe ( pronounced wayway) wafahamu Kingereza - do you understand English
Iko wapi choo- where is the
Kuja ,twendi = come, we go… useful at the clinic when you want someone to
Kuja hapa, tafadahli= come here please
kachini hapa - sit here
kachini huco-sit there
Habari ya asabuwi= good morning… the wonderful people who work at the Kunste love to be greeted this way in the morning
lala salama- good night , sleep well.