Five Stones  Church is partnering with The 410 Bridge and planning several trips over the next few years to Kenya. You can find out more about 410 Bridge on their website.

We’ll be going to a community called Kandaria which is located outside of Kisumu. Kandaria is located in Nyanza Province in western Kenya about a 45-minute drive east of Kisumu. Teams fly from Nairobi to Kisumu as the drive can take 8 hours. This will be out second year traveling to Kandaria.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dates for trips in 2010?
June 17th-26th  (Trip is Full Please Call to be placed on Waiting List)

July 29th- August 7th (Trip is Full Please Call to be placed on Waiting List)

What will we be doing in Kenya?
The main focus on all of our service trips is building bridges with Kenyans through establishing relationships and sharing the love of Christ. You will be working in Kandaria one of the 410 Bridge communities with projects that can range from working on the construction of a water project or school, digging ditches, laying water pipe, building stone walls and putting up fences, working with the children– whatever it may be, you will be working directly with the Kenyan people and the relationships with them are as important as the project.

Our teams will also have the opportunity to attend a Kenyan church, go on a safari at a national game park, an do some local shopping.

How much does a trip cost?
$3,500.00 is the base price of the trip. Your trip will cost more if you need a passport and/or current shots.

Is a passport required?
Yes. Traveling outside the United States requires an up-to-date Passport.

Do I need shots?
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has a list of shots they advise travelers visiting Kenya. Consulting your family doctor is highly recommended.

What is the age requirement to participate on this trip?
For this trip we ask the participants to have completed 5th grade. All children Middle School and younger must participate with a parent. Any High School or College Students attending without a parent need to be approved by the trip leader.

How do I sign up for a Mission Trip to Kenya?

Application Form

Who is selected for trips?
Each trip requires a different set of criteria in their applicants. It is important that we place people on trips that would be the best fit to meet the trip needs. This could include looking for people with specific skill sets or experience or it may be a “newcomers” trip where we want those who are new to the world mission’s experience. Please keep in mind that we receive more applications than we have availability. Sometimes we simply don’t have enough room to take all applicants.

I’m a medical/dental professional, am I limited to participating in a medical/dental focused trip only?
No, people with your skills are needed on most trips.

Do I have to be a member of Five Stones Church?
You do not have to be a Five Stones member; however, members will be given a higher priority than non-members.

Do I have to attend Five Stones Church?
Those that attend our church will be given a higher priority, than those that don’t. You must be willing to attend and be an active part of the team meetings.  (Approximately 3 meetings)

What happens to my application if I’m not chosen?
If you are not chosen, your application goes into a “waiting list.” If another trip leader is still looking for people for his or her team, then they may contact you to see if you are interested.

What if you didn’t answer my question(s)?
If you have less frequently asked questions about the trip, please email us at gking@fivestoneschurch.com for more details.