And the Kids Came: Touching Hearts, Changing Lives

[Diplomat]

Re: And the Kids Came: Touching Hearts, Changing Lives

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mokatee</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChurchDude</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Over the years I have come to admire this group of people for the simplicity of their faith. It didn't matter what was going on around or with them, one thing they knew was that God was good to them. Unlike in North America where we tend to measure God's goodness relative to the degree of our material blessings, they measured His goodness by the very fact that they were alive. Every morning they wake up was enough reason to express thanksgiving; everything else was a bonus.

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The statements above are why I excitedly look forward to your summer reports like a kid waiting for the candy store to open.

Church Dude Once again you’ve got my foot tappin and hymns a hummin with your report.
I can always count on you to deliver and I was captivated from page 1

One reason I look forward to your reports and reading about VBS is because it takes me back to a happy place in my own life. I love Seeing the innocence, thirst and creativity in the kids. And I smiled when I recognized faces from previous years.

Sorry to hear about your mom, prayers for a healthful recovery and I’m glad you were able to go on this mission.

I didn’t single out any individual pictures because I’ve always been in awe of your eye for priceless captures (Im a cloud person so I really loved the start).

Thank you for sharing your experience
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Hey friend, where have you been??? Good as always to have you tagging along and I am so glad that you continue to connect with the JA mission experience. The kids continue to be a big part of our thoughts and prayers and the news we receive on the progress some of them are making makes the time and effort even more worthwhile. If only we realize the positive difference each person can make in the life of a child if we take the time to live beyond ourselves.

Thanks for your kind words re the pictures, and of course, I really appreciate your thoughts and prayers on my Mom's behalf. All things considered, she is doing as well as can be expected. Hopefully you and yours are doing well

[SistahD]

Re: And the Kids Came: Touching Hearts, Changing Lives

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChurchDude</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Compray</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What if folks outside of your church want to contribute? </div></div>
No problem whatsoever as those contributions would be sent by us directly to the local church in JA.

<span style="font-weight: bold">ETA:</span> Because cash contributions are being sent outside the country, my understanding is that CCRA rules doesn't allow for the issuance of tax receipts for such contributions. When we were doing fundraising events and advised potental donors (and team members) of those rules, we were pleasantly surprised that nobody had a problem with it. </div></div>


CD - Have you considered the possibility of speaking with Women for PACE and asking them to include this mission/community with their Basic Schools listing?


Sorry to hear about your mom... I can certainly relate as I'm sure many can, and wish her continued improvement. You know, she's a Jamaican, and stronger stock than most.

[Diplomat]

Re: And the Kids Came: Touching Hearts, Changing Lives

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SistahD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">CD - Have you considered the possibility of speaking with Women for PACE and asking them to include this mission/community with their Basic Schools listing?

Sorry to hear about your mom... I can certainly relate as I'm sure many can, and wish her continued improvement. You know, she's a Jamaican, and stronger stock than most.

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I wasn't familiar with Women for PACE until reading your post so I looked them up and sure enough, they do cater to the needs of basic school children. Yours is an excellent idea and I will make some inquiries to see what is possible. Thanks much

Thanks also for your thoughts regarding my mom. She is a &quot;tough&quot; woman and continues to make small steps towards regaining her independence.

[Compry]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChurchDude</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
My next pit stop - Zambia and South Africa in October training some church leaders. </div></div>

PTL...Are you going to share a trip report for the above?

[Diplomat]

Re: And the Kids Came: Touching Hearts, Changing Lives

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Compray</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChurchDude</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
My next pit stop - Zambia and South Africa in October training some church leaders. </div></div>

PTL...Are you going to share a trip report for the above? </div></div>
Yes, but first my body clock needs to reset itself and I need to get caught up on some academic stuff. Maybe in another week or so.

[Compry]

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Cool...looking forward.