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NU-VIZION IN NEED OF SUPPLIES Our
mission focus for the entire month of February will be Over the
years, they have experienced many failures and setbacks – but they also have
seen amazing progress, with God’s touch written all over them, to individuals
and families. These people are a part
of Nu-Vizion’s outreach programs. As with
any program, funds and supplies are always needed. We at With
Valentine’s Day fast approaching, we are asking instead of candy, cards and
other gifts for those you love, say “I love you” with a gift of money or
supplies in their honor for Nu-Vizion.
Containers will be at all the church doors and also as you enter the As you
live through these days may you know that you are doing God’s work. You are reaching out and helping those who
are in need of the most basic supplies.
Look over the list below and ask yourself, what can I do? What can I give? The
SAND DAM PROJECT OF THE YEARKICK-OFF
DINNER PLANNED On
February 26, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., we would like to invite you to be a part
of a fun-filled, informative experience.
Come and eat an African dinner (somewhat modified to fit American
taste buds!). Hear African music; see
African clothing; experience African jewelry; but most of all learn why the
sand dams are so very vital to the survival of these beautiful women,
children and men. A small
sand dam will be there for you to view and experience. Find out how very difficult life is without
enough water for even your basic needs.
Learn all of this and enjoy the fellowship of your neighbors and
friends. Dinner
will be served family style at 6:00 p.m., with the cost of a donation. Come out for a night of enjoyment while
helping your fellow man. The
proceeds will go toward the Sand Dam Project of the Year. The evening events will be for the whole
family. Reservations are
requested. Please complete the reservation form on the back page of
this Beacon or call the church office by Feb. 22. See you there. The A THANK YOU FROM HEIFER INTERNATIONAL December 15, 2011 Dear Friends: Thank you
so much for your generous gift to Heifer International, where it has already been
put to work toward igniting transformation in families and projects all over
the world. While
it’s winter here at home, thousands of families around the world are entering
into their summer harvest, with an abundance of fruits and vegetables for the
first time ever, thanks to the gift of livestock and training in their
care. A new confidence in sustainable
livelihoods allows project participants to grow ever more self-reliant,
rather than face hopelessness and defeat. Best of
all, through our Sincerely,
Pierre U. Ferrari President and CEO A THANK YOU FROM December 16, 2011 Dear Friends, Thank you for your recent
gift of $320, in addition to all you brought us for Christmas. We appreciate so much your continuing
support of Washington United Church of Christ. As you know, this Sunday,
December 18, we will provide over 100 families with gift items and some basic
necessities. We expect to give each
child (about 350) an outfit, socks, underwear, gloves, hat and a few toys. Each family will receive a food box. Your gift keeps all the
outreach ministries going in Thank you, from Washington
UCC and Rev. Pam DeFusco, for making this possible. Sincerely,
Laurel Humes Church Council, Washington
UCC A THANK YOU FROM THE UNITED STATES NAVY December
20, 2011 Dear
Friends, We have received quite a
number of treats that were sent from your organization to the Soldiers,
Sailors and Airmen of Provincial Reconstruction Team Khost. Such a gift not only gives physical support
by providing appreciated goods, but the kindness of the act lifts the spirits
of the recipients when they are far from their homes and families. The PRT has a unique mission
working alongside the people of I would like to personally
thank you for your on-going support of our entire Team. Without the backing of patriotic Americans
on the home front, we would be unable to perform our important work alongside
the people of Warmest regards,
Bradley E. Brewer CDR, USN Commanding SUITCASES FOR On January 17th, fifteen suitcases, filled with
medications, toys, clothes, school and sewing supplies, were packed and made
ready for the Global Mission and SARA trip to El Salvador. Those who helped with the packing were
Katie Jackson, Ann Kuhn, Anderson Reed, Joe Borkowski, Sandy Thieman, Tom and
Diane Fledderjohann, Amy Scheer and Julie Hoelscher. Also helping to pack were those going on
the trip: Allan and Elaine Mikesell, Dusty Hoelscher, Sharon Fiely, Jill
Borkowski, and John and Joyce Gilberg. Thanks to all those who helped and to
all those who contributed in some way. These gifts will be very welcome in
this country as the need is so great. We will be leaving on January 24th and
return again on February 1st. More details will be coming upon our return.
Thank you for your prayers. The
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