1. Missions for Christ – Rick, Marinda, Jeremy, & Travis Trull
MERU, KENYA EAST AFRICA
Missions for Christ – Rick, Marinda, Jeremy, & Travis Trull

2. CONTINENT OF AFRICA AFRICA
Size: 11,608,000 sq. miles; second largest continent
% of Earth’s Land: 20.2%
Population: 807,419,000
Number of Countries: 53
World’s Longest River: Nile
World’s Largest Desert: Sahara

3. KENYA, EAST AFRICA Republic of Kenya Population: 31,012,000
Capital: Nairobi
Official Language: Swahili & English
Land Area: 218,907 sq. miles
Currency: Kenyan Shilling

4. MERU DISTRICT Meru: District in Central Province
Meru Tribe – 1.5 million
Location: NE slope of Mt. Kenya & Nyambene Hills
Land Area: 30 mi. x 60 mi.
Language: Kimeru
Education: 6th grade avg.
Annual Income: $800
Exchange Rate: 78/= to $1

5. MERU DISTRICT

6. DEPARTURE & KENYA ARRIVAL
Departure from Atlanta on Swiss Air
Atlanta to Zurich
Zurich to Nairobi
Stay in Nairobi
Pack for trip to Meru area
Day trip to Meru

7. MERU COUNTRYSIDE Mt. Kenya Nyambene Hills Height: 5,199 meters
Meru: Along the east side north to the desert
Nyambene Hills
The Nyambene Hills run from the eastern slope of Mt. Kenya northward about 20 miles
The tops of certain hills are the traditional sites of sacred places of worship.

8. MERU COUNTRYSIDE
Looking out north from the Nyambene Hills to the open savannahs and desert

9. MERU COUNTRYSIDE
Meru at sunset and in the fog of the Nyambene Hills.

10. MERU COUNTRYSIDE
Among the Meru, Nyambene Hills where most of the people live on small farms
Crops
The main food crops are corn, beans, potatoes, cabbage, and some fruits.
The main cash crops for export are Tea, Coffee, and Miraa

11. HISTORY OF MERU CHURCHES OF CHRIST
The Church Christ began work in Kenya in 1965 and today there are over 600 churches in Kenya
The first contacts of people in Meru occurred in 1979 through World Bible School
A couple of missionaries from Nairobi made the first contacts
In 1983 to 1984 a mission team consisting of five families enter Meru for a long-term church planting ministry

12. History of Meru Churches of Christ
By 1985 only two families remained on the field
Other team members joined over the years bring the team up to six families at one point
Today there are 40 churches with seven planted among the Maasai

13. TOWNS & MARKETS
Mutendwa (Meru Town) is the center of the Meru District and the largest town. Its population is around 40,000. The town has three main streets and a large market area.
Meru Town Market
Today there is now cell phone service and even an Internet Café.
Downtown Meru Town

14. MERU HOMES & VILLAGES
Meru Thatch Roof Huts
Meru Mud & Dung Homes

15. MERU CHURCHES OF CHRIST
Lord’s Supper at the Abongire Church
Worship at the Kithaene church

16. MERU CHURCHES OF CHRIST
Andula Church
Kirirwa Church

17. MERU CHURCHES OF CHRIST
Ikuu Church
Kithaene Church

18. MERU CHURCHES OF CHRIST
Loirogai Church (Maasai)
Sharing a Meal at Loirogai

19. MERU CHURCHES OF CHRIST
Kitherwa Church Leaders
Bible Reading in Worship

20. MERU CHURCHES OF CHRIST
Meal Preparation Abongiri Church
Preaching at Kithaene Church

21. MERU CHURCHES OF CHRIST
Cooking for Fellowship Meal
Baptism at the Nearby River

22. Church Leaders Attending a Course
MERU CHURCH LEADERS
Church Leaders Attending a Course

23. Igembe Area Church Leaders Advanced Church Leader Course
MERU CHURCH LEADERS
Igembe Area Church Leaders
Advanced Church Leader Course

24. Tigania Area Church Leaders
MERU CHURCH LEADERS
Tigania Area Church Leaders
Mujwa Church Leaders

25. Gatigati Area Church Leaders Timau Area Church Leaders
MERU CHURCH LEADERS
Gatigati Area Church Leaders
Timau Area Church Leaders

26. Leaders’ Meeting at Training Center Leaders’ Course at Training Center
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Leaders’ Meeting at Training Center
Leaders’ Course at Training Center

27. Leaders’ Meeting at Training Center
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Leaders’ Meeting at Training Center
Leaders Visiting

28. MISSION TRIP SERVICE

29. MISSION TRIP SERVICE

30. MISSION TRIP SERVICE

31. MISSION TRIP SERVICE

32. MISSION TRIP SERVICE

33. MISSION TRIP SERVICE

34. MISSION TRIP SERVICE

35. MISSION TRIP SERVICE

36. MISSION TRIP SERVICE
Getting Water Piped In

37. Kitchen at Kambakia Training Center
MISSION TRIP SERVICE
Kitchen at Kambakia Training Center
Shower Finally

38. KAMBAKIA TRAINING CENTER
Meru Training Center Facilities
Future Principle’s Home Added

39. KAMBAKIA TRAINING CENTER
Chicken House for Chicken Project
New Kitchen to be Built

40. KAMBAKIA TRAINING CENTER
Dorms & Meeting Hall
Visitors House