Well after intense planning since August of last year the 8-member JOF Team will depart tomorrow for Zambia via Washington D.C. and Johannesburg, South Africa.
Will join up with one of our team members from Florida in D.C., and then will meet up with 2-in-country Missionaries that work closely with WOR -which will then make our team 10.
We will flying into Lusaka, Zambia, and then will drive to Kasama for the first stage of our trip. After several days there, we will then depart for the Copperbelt region, where we will spend one day in Chingola, and then a day in Ndola. We will then travel nearly another entire day to Silembe, where we will spend the majority of 4-days working on the House of Faith Orphanage(HOFO) and sharing with the community. We will conclude our trip with several days in Livingstone before departing for home.
Please keep us in your prayers for safe passage, and for well prepared hearts. I am so excited to share Zambia with this group and to visit the wonderful people there for my third time. Certainly I can't forget the children; that is why we are there. That is why God has spoken to each of to 'go'. I am confident that we will be blessed as we set out to impart His blessing.
Should you have an interest or desire to sometime share in Zambia. Our next trip is tentatively planned for November -Eclipse of the Heart. The tentative dates of the trip are October 29th to November 12th. Nearly a week in the Bush is planned for and during this time you will work on the House of Faith Orphanage, spend time working with the children, encourage the local people, work in the community school, and provide other support services.
With an increase in airfare, this trip appears to be costing out at $2,895 per team member for the travel, and then the team will fund some type of project at HOFO. The funds for this per individual will vary based on team size, and project funded. For example, if the team funded one of the homes at HOFO, the total estimated cost for the team would be $10,500. We would hope to have at least 10 of us on the team which would bring the funds required by individual down to $1,050. This specific project and costs should be decided upon by March 31st.
Please contact the WOR office at 303.840.1123 or email Scott at sanordstrom@worldorphanrelief.org to indicate your interest. This trip is tentatively scheduled at this time.
I might be blogging from location in Zambia, but definately promise to update you upon our return on March 14th.
Blessings, and thanks to so many of you for your financial support for His precious children; the Orphans.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
‘Mathruchaya’ trains foreign students to serve orphans
Monday February 25 2008 10:17 IST
Manjunath Hegde
SHIMOGA: An orphanage in the city has become a centre for training for foreign students in the art and science of looking after orphans.
Ten foreign students, in five batches, have in the last one-and-a-half years, gained practical knowledge of service to the orphans and Indian culture at Mathruchaya Sarvadharma Anathashram at KHB Colony, Gopala, here.
The latest batch of two girls, one from South Korea and the other from Japan, is going to complete their four months' stay at `Mathruchaya' by this month-end.
Hana Baek, a student of social welfare at Catholic University at Kyonggi-do, Youokkoc in South Korea, told this paper that she is at `Mathruchaya' to learn how to serve orphans practically.
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Manjunath Hegde
SHIMOGA: An orphanage in the city has become a centre for training for foreign students in the art and science of looking after orphans.
Ten foreign students, in five batches, have in the last one-and-a-half years, gained practical knowledge of service to the orphans and Indian culture at Mathruchaya Sarvadharma Anathashram at KHB Colony, Gopala, here.
The latest batch of two girls, one from South Korea and the other from Japan, is going to complete their four months' stay at `Mathruchaya' by this month-end.
Hana Baek, a student of social welfare at Catholic University at Kyonggi-do, Youokkoc in South Korea, told this paper that she is at `Mathruchaya' to learn how to serve orphans practically.
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Dentist, daughter aid Honduran orphans
Robert Warner
The Enquirer
Battle Creek dentist Dr. Sharon Dickerson peered into the mouth of a young Honduran orphan and saw too many cavities to count.
"Ugh," she said.
That was when her daughter, Carly, had to remind her to mask her emotions for the sake of the frightened child in the chair.
It was a prelude to four days in which Dickerson and her daughter would work for hours repairing damaged teeth, or yanking them, at a rudimentary dental clinic in Camayagua, Honduras.
Their mission trip in January to the central Honduras city opened their eyes to the life of the desperately poor, but also shined light on the people's indomitable spirit, they said.
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The Enquirer
Battle Creek dentist Dr. Sharon Dickerson peered into the mouth of a young Honduran orphan and saw too many cavities to count.
"Ugh," she said.
That was when her daughter, Carly, had to remind her to mask her emotions for the sake of the frightened child in the chair.
It was a prelude to four days in which Dickerson and her daughter would work for hours repairing damaged teeth, or yanking them, at a rudimentary dental clinic in Camayagua, Honduras.
Their mission trip in January to the central Honduras city opened their eyes to the life of the desperately poor, but also shined light on the people's indomitable spirit, they said.
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Zimbabwe: Chaka Orphanage Centre Now Complete
The Herald (Harare)
21 February 2008
Posted to the web 21 February 2008
Trust Khosa
Harare
AN orphanage funded by former Radio 3 DJ and musician Chaka Ngwenya has been completed in Guruve.
The US-based singer, who jetted into the country over the weekend, said he was impressed by the work being done at the centre under the supervision of the Salvation Army Church.
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"As we promised last year when we visited the country with my US friends, we are going ahead with the programme and the centre is now complete.
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21 February 2008
Posted to the web 21 February 2008
Trust Khosa
Harare
AN orphanage funded by former Radio 3 DJ and musician Chaka Ngwenya has been completed in Guruve.
The US-based singer, who jetted into the country over the weekend, said he was impressed by the work being done at the centre under the supervision of the Salvation Army Church.
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"As we promised last year when we visited the country with my US friends, we are going ahead with the programme and the centre is now complete.
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Friday, February 22, 2008
Urgency –by scott a. nordstrom
Throughout my professional career I have always dealt with a fair amount of urgency. I have been fairly consistent at ‘hitting’ the numbers, and motivating people to work harder, faster, and longer. As part as my competitive nature I wouldn’t accept anything short of achieving the goal!
In the business world, this type of success usually translates to money, and often times, more money. We are paid to a great deal on our contribution to production, and this is based on what type of value we add to the effort or value of the organization. Many of you understand this rationale –you live it everyday.
I can’t say that this experience or mindset translates perfectly to serving Orphan, however, an increasing level of urgency remains. Instead of consideration for the bottom line, the quarterly bonus, or achievement of the numbers, this urgency has to do with changed lives. Now don’t misunderstand me, most of us work in a secular world, having to compete and manage the numbers and there is nothing wrong with that.
I only speak of urgency because there are so many children that need help. 132 million Orphans, and many going to bed hungry, not attending school, and with no hope for the future. I can’t imagine any of my children going hungry or without education. Can you imagine your child without hope for the future? I can’t comprehend my daughters or my son living on the street. Think about it……..
I am encouraged by knowing that together we can do more. We can bring more of these children to a place of comfort and safety, and we can provide the basic necessities for a better life for them -maybe even some hope. Can you help us help more? Maybe the bigger question is: will you help us help more? Blessings to you.
Donations can be made electronically at www.worldorphanrelief.org, or you may send checks payable to: World Orphan Relief, 16352 Prairie Farm Circle, Parker, CO 80134.
In the business world, this type of success usually translates to money, and often times, more money. We are paid to a great deal on our contribution to production, and this is based on what type of value we add to the effort or value of the organization. Many of you understand this rationale –you live it everyday.
I can’t say that this experience or mindset translates perfectly to serving Orphan, however, an increasing level of urgency remains. Instead of consideration for the bottom line, the quarterly bonus, or achievement of the numbers, this urgency has to do with changed lives. Now don’t misunderstand me, most of us work in a secular world, having to compete and manage the numbers and there is nothing wrong with that.
I only speak of urgency because there are so many children that need help. 132 million Orphans, and many going to bed hungry, not attending school, and with no hope for the future. I can’t imagine any of my children going hungry or without education. Can you imagine your child without hope for the future? I can’t comprehend my daughters or my son living on the street. Think about it……..
I am encouraged by knowing that together we can do more. We can bring more of these children to a place of comfort and safety, and we can provide the basic necessities for a better life for them -maybe even some hope. Can you help us help more? Maybe the bigger question is: will you help us help more? Blessings to you.
Donations can be made electronically at www.worldorphanrelief.org, or you may send checks payable to: World Orphan Relief, 16352 Prairie Farm Circle, Parker, CO 80134.
Liberia: Over 150 Disable Orphans Risk Eviction
The Analyst (Monrovia)
21 February 2008
Posted to the web 21 February 2008
J. Nathaniel Daygbor
Over 150 disabled orphans to be thrown out of the Lady of Fatima Rehab Center, into the streets if the government of Liberia, and other well meaning organizations do not come to in.
The Fatima Rehab Center currently managed by the President Stella Maris Polytechnic, Sister Mary Lauren Browne, has threatened to throw out the disable children.
The administrator of the center, Charles Teddy Harmon, said that the center is financially marred, and the donors who were assisting the center are no longer interest in the good venture, "we are currently out of finance there is nothing to do, but let go the children," he said.
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21 February 2008
Posted to the web 21 February 2008
J. Nathaniel Daygbor
Over 150 disabled orphans to be thrown out of the Lady of Fatima Rehab Center, into the streets if the government of Liberia, and other well meaning organizations do not come to in.
The Fatima Rehab Center currently managed by the President Stella Maris Polytechnic, Sister Mary Lauren Browne, has threatened to throw out the disable children.
The administrator of the center, Charles Teddy Harmon, said that the center is financially marred, and the donors who were assisting the center are no longer interest in the good venture, "we are currently out of finance there is nothing to do, but let go the children," he said.
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Chipping into men’s world to raise orphans
NATIONMEDIA.COM
Story by OLIVER MUSEMBI
Publication Date: 2/22/2008
The adage necessity is the mother of invention holds true for a group of grandmothers affected by the ravages of HIV and Aids.
They have been forced to venture into quarry mining to fend for their grandchildren orphaned by the scourge, despite their advanced age.
Aged 65 years and above, the grandmothers are managing a quarry at Mukawa Village in Gatuanyaga Location, Thika District, to eke out a living.
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Story by OLIVER MUSEMBI
Publication Date: 2/22/2008
The adage necessity is the mother of invention holds true for a group of grandmothers affected by the ravages of HIV and Aids.
They have been forced to venture into quarry mining to fend for their grandchildren orphaned by the scourge, despite their advanced age.
Aged 65 years and above, the grandmothers are managing a quarry at Mukawa Village in Gatuanyaga Location, Thika District, to eke out a living.
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