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Monday, January 23, 2012

January 23, 2012 Conference Call

Tonight we had another conference call to plan our mission trip to Kombolcha, Ethiopia....It was awesome hearing some of the testimonies of the individuals that will be with us on this journey.  It is amazing how GOD works on us and has brought us all together for this trip to make such a difference  in these kid's lives.  While listening to some of these testimonies, we continue to have HOPE that God will lead us to what our lives are meant for after this trip.

We also discussed how we will be conducting the lessons, games, and crafts while we are with the kids.  We will be focusing on Easter since we are going just after Easter.


April 24 we will probably focus on Jesus' crucifixion (John 19), April 25 the Resurrection (John 20), and April 26 our reaction to the resurrection (specifically John 20:19-31). 



We are welcoming crafts ideas, drama ideas, other ways of teaching the Easter story.  Please contact us at dethepedsrn@yahoo.com with any ideas we can use with the kids.  

Monday the 23rd is a travel day.  We might have some time with the kids, but probably just for introductions, (maybe) care package distribution, or some sort of giveaway and a game or two. 

 
Friday the 27th is feast day.  We might do some games that day, but there will be less scheduled.

An updated list of items to donate will be provided soon!!
Thank You for everyone's SUPPORT AND PRAYERS
WE LOVE YOU ALL

Project Sew Update

If you haven't read about our newest project- please click here then come back to read the update.

We are delighted by the number of woman who have joined our Project Sew Important group!!  This will be an ongoing ministry so we will accept your sewing projects throughout the year.  The deadline for our first project is April 1, 2012.

Several of you have asked if you could sew something less complicated. Yes!!  We need drawstring bags for the pads and shields.  You can find the bag pattern here.

If you don't sew but want to help please visit the la Sucette shop on Etsy.  You may buy the finished products on Etsy and have them shipped to a team member.  Please contact me at mblueberry.madamblueberry@gmail.com  for a shipping address. 

We also have several girls who need a sponsor.  A sponsorship fee ($34 monthly) provides resources for children to receive at least one meal a day, school supplies, a school uniform, basic medical care and an education! Sponsors not only offer monthly support, but encouragement through prayer, letter writing, and relationship. Please contact me at mblueberry.madamblueberry@gmail.com  for more information or to sign up!

PROJECT SEW


In April we are going to our Children's HopeChest Care point in Kombolcha, Ethiopia.  We will be serving 168 children, 96 of them girls.

The girls at our care point are vulnerable economically.  Many of the girls are orphans and receive their only meal at our care point.  These girls are in school because someone has cared enough to sponsor them so the required school fees have been paid. But they are still at risk.... Some girls miss school up to 4 days a month.  They miss the lessons, the practice time, the homework, the exams and if they have a part time job they miss time a work/income because they cannot afford hygiene products.  It happens every day in impoverished communities all over the world... it's happening at our care point. 

We want to change that at our care point.  We want to ensure our girls and young ladies have their own sustainable, effective feminine hygiene products. 

We've started "Project Sew Important".  If you sew and can help, please join us!  We have two patterns options provided by Days for Girls.   Please e-mail me atmblueberry.madamblueberry@gmail.com for all the details.  We have a snap machine so we can finish off the products for you.   
If you cannot sew but would like to help you may buy the finished product online, here, Please contact me for a shipping address for one our our team members.  Please e-mail me for details.
Thank you for making a difference in young women's lives.

   

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Care Packages and Donation Items

Some of you have been asking about items we will be taking with us and items you could possibly donate. We have started getting list together but we will begin to add to this list as the planning continues. As of now and for sure we are making care packages for each kid....

This includes the following items in a Gallon Zip Lock Bag Recommended Care package items 


T-shirt (not white)- remove any tags & packaging- roll it up like a burrito and rubber band Underwear (briefs 1-2) - remove from packaging, multiple pairs- roll up like a burrito and rubber band 
Toothbrush - PLEASE remove from packaging Bar of soap- please keep in box or place in small Ziploc bag 
beef jerky
Granola bar
Pencils and blue or black ink pens with caps (BIC pens)


For girls- barrettes/hair ties - Optional: small sewing kit for older girls
or
For boys- matchbox car for boys for boys 8 and younger OR a very small flashlight with batteries for boys older than 8


Most important: Letter and PHOTOS for each child If you are interested in making a care package for a specific child who is not sponsored or can help financially for camp supplies please let me know. 






 Also, we will be collecting Granola Bars, Candy, Feminine Products (pads or liners), T-shirts (not white)...sizes to come Thank You for all your support!! If you are interested in making any donations then please contact me dethepedsRN@yahoo.com

Monday, January 16, 2012

Grace Baptist Kombolcha Care Point





Children at Grace Baptist Church in Kombolcha Ethiopia has an estimated population of 80 million people.* The average income in Ethiopia is US $100 a year. Almost 82% of the population lives on less than $1 a day. Malnutrition levels are among the highest in the world. The average life expectancy is 43 years. Ethiopia is home to approximately 4-5 million orphans, or approximately 12% of all children. More than half a million of these were orphaned as a result of AIDS. Literacy rate: 42.7% age 15 and over can read and write. Only 18 percent of children reach grade five.





-According to the Famine Early Warning Systems Network, Kombolcha is dealing with moderate to high food insecurities .Many of the children in Komobolcha are double orphans—meaning they have lost both parents. They live with a relative but many of these families can only provide a roof over the child's head. These families are so impoverished that they cannot provide food for the child they take in

Saturday, January 7, 2012

We Invite you to join us for a Scentsy Party!!! Nicole Goolsby has offered to do a Scentsy party in which the profits of the party will go towards our Mission Trip Fund. When: Jan. 15th at 2pm Where: Our Home You can place orders up to the last day the month to go toward our mission. You can visit http://scentsy.net/ to view an online catalog. We discovered Scentsy before Christmas and we love it....they make great gifts!! Please let us know if you would like to place an order, need directions to our home or have any questions. dethepedsrn@yahoo.com Thanks for everyone's prayers and support.