This document reflects on the last 40 years of the author's life from 1971 to 2011. [1] It discusses the major events, changes, and lessons learned over those four decades including moving to different cities, changes in prices, wars, and the passing of loved ones. [2] A major part of the reflection is on the author's experience living and working in Guatemala starting in 1998, providing medical care in poor, rural communities and learning about the challenges faced by the indigenous people. [3] The overall message is about learning to trust God despite uncertainties, doing more for others than feels comfortable, and sharing one's blessings.
This document provides a summary of the finances for Our Saviour Lutheran Church in 2009. Total receipts were $25,279 lower than budgeted but total expenses were $21,000 lower than budgeted, almost balancing out the shortfall in receipts. The largest differences were $22,886 lower than budgeted in traditional unified giving and $7,698 lower than budgeted from the preschool. Expenses were lower than budgeted most significantly in trustees ($14,234 lower) and education ($3,408 lower).
This document provides an overview of the Inayawan Rubbish Dump Site community in Cebu City, Philippines and the efforts to help improve living conditions there. It discusses the impoverished living situations of families in the community who scavenge the dump site daily. It then describes the establishment of the Inayawan Rubbish Dump Community Center, which started as two shipping containers converted to a classroom and has expanded over years with help from volunteers and donors to now include classrooms, a kitchen, clinic, playground, and other facilities providing hope to the community.
This document provides information about activities and programs at Marlboro Christian Church in Alliance, Ohio for children and families in October and November 2009. It announces a Trunk or Treating event on October 29th from 6-8 PM and encourages parents to bring their kindergarten through 5th grade children to the weekly J.A.M. (Jesus And Me) program on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM. It also lists the church staff and contact information.
The document provides advice on how to find and keep real love. It discusses finding love based on spiritual qualities like protecting, helping and making someone happy rather than just physical attraction. Real love involves admiring someone's mind, spirit and character. It also warns against putting desires of the flesh first and says true happiness comes from giving love to others rather than seeking love for oneself. The document provides tips for communication in relationships, including apologizing for one's own faults to defuse blame and discussing feelings and needs to understand each other better.
The document provides information about activities and events for youth and families at Marlboro Christian Church in Alliance, Ohio. It describes upcoming youth group meetings and special events in November and December, including a Thanksgiving feast, skating party, elementary Christmas party, and Christmas caroling. It lists the ministers and contact information for the church. The purpose is to invite families to get involved in youth programs and activities at the church.
Couples shared what they did for their 2010 Valentine's Day dates. Activities included going to museums, shopping, romantic dinners, making cupcakes with grandchildren, visiting scenic coastal areas, watching movies at home, and more. The dates helped couples reconnect without children, focus on their relationship, strengthen their commitment through quality time together, and appreciate the importance of spending time as a husband and wife.
Summerhill Community Ministries is running a summer camp program for inner-city youth. The camp is going well but some children face challenges at home such as drug abuse and violence. The director praises God for the positive impact of the ministry on children and families over the past 7 years, but notes the difficulties of urban ministry where seeds of faith must be carefully cultivated among many weeds. She asks for prayer and financial support for the camp which is operating without its usual grant funding this year.
Summerhill Community Ministries provides summer camp and after-school programs for underserved youth in Atlanta. The summary highlights challenges some children face and requests prayer in three areas:
1) For children experiencing family issues like abuse, bullying, and encouragement of violence to find protection, healing and guidance from God.
2) For camp staff and teachers to have wisdom, patience and impact as they support children with significant hardships and behaviors beyond their years.
3) For the summer camp program to help children know God as their loving Father and for its message of hope, healing and guidance to make a lasting difference in their lives.
This document provides a summary of the finances for Our Saviour Lutheran Church in 2009. Total receipts were $25,279 lower than budgeted but total expenses were $21,000 lower than budgeted, almost balancing out the shortfall in receipts. The largest differences were $22,886 lower than budgeted in traditional unified giving and $7,698 lower than budgeted from the preschool. Expenses were lower than budgeted most significantly in trustees ($14,234 lower) and education ($3,408 lower).
This document provides an overview of the Inayawan Rubbish Dump Site community in Cebu City, Philippines and the efforts to help improve living conditions there. It discusses the impoverished living situations of families in the community who scavenge the dump site daily. It then describes the establishment of the Inayawan Rubbish Dump Community Center, which started as two shipping containers converted to a classroom and has expanded over years with help from volunteers and donors to now include classrooms, a kitchen, clinic, playground, and other facilities providing hope to the community.
This document provides information about activities and programs at Marlboro Christian Church in Alliance, Ohio for children and families in October and November 2009. It announces a Trunk or Treating event on October 29th from 6-8 PM and encourages parents to bring their kindergarten through 5th grade children to the weekly J.A.M. (Jesus And Me) program on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM. It also lists the church staff and contact information.
The document provides advice on how to find and keep real love. It discusses finding love based on spiritual qualities like protecting, helping and making someone happy rather than just physical attraction. Real love involves admiring someone's mind, spirit and character. It also warns against putting desires of the flesh first and says true happiness comes from giving love to others rather than seeking love for oneself. The document provides tips for communication in relationships, including apologizing for one's own faults to defuse blame and discussing feelings and needs to understand each other better.
The document provides information about activities and events for youth and families at Marlboro Christian Church in Alliance, Ohio. It describes upcoming youth group meetings and special events in November and December, including a Thanksgiving feast, skating party, elementary Christmas party, and Christmas caroling. It lists the ministers and contact information for the church. The purpose is to invite families to get involved in youth programs and activities at the church.
Couples shared what they did for their 2010 Valentine's Day dates. Activities included going to museums, shopping, romantic dinners, making cupcakes with grandchildren, visiting scenic coastal areas, watching movies at home, and more. The dates helped couples reconnect without children, focus on their relationship, strengthen their commitment through quality time together, and appreciate the importance of spending time as a husband and wife.
Summerhill Community Ministries is running a summer camp program for inner-city youth. The camp is going well but some children face challenges at home such as drug abuse and violence. The director praises God for the positive impact of the ministry on children and families over the past 7 years, but notes the difficulties of urban ministry where seeds of faith must be carefully cultivated among many weeds. She asks for prayer and financial support for the camp which is operating without its usual grant funding this year.
Summerhill Community Ministries provides summer camp and after-school programs for underserved youth in Atlanta. The summary highlights challenges some children face and requests prayer in three areas:
1) For children experiencing family issues like abuse, bullying, and encouragement of violence to find protection, healing and guidance from God.
2) For camp staff and teachers to have wisdom, patience and impact as they support children with significant hardships and behaviors beyond their years.
3) For the summer camp program to help children know God as their loving Father and for its message of hope, healing and guidance to make a lasting difference in their lives.
The McCrea Newsletter shares about the McCreas' work in Colombia providing Christmas gifts to needy children, many affected by the country's civil war. While heartbroken over Brenda's cancer diagnosis, they recognize God's faithfulness. The newsletter also shares Darren's experience in 1984 where a couple helped him buy shoes when he was struggling, and how he recently reunited with them through connections at a church. It asks readers to support their work in Colombia.
The document summarizes the author's childhood family and the important people who supported her growth. It describes her parents who taught her to love openly and respect others. It discusses her siblings who looked out for her, though they did not always play with her as a child. It also highlights her grandparents who showed unconditional love and hosted large family gatherings. Finally, it mentions her cousin and mentor who provided lifelong friendship and support through both good and difficult times.
The bulletin from the Manchester Church of Christ provides information about upcoming events at the church including a camping week at Gander Brook, a Labor Day picnic, and a family retreat. It also includes announcements about members in need of prayer or assistance and a schedule of worship leaders. The bulletin aims to keep members informed and encourage participation in church activities and service opportunities.
This document provides a summary of the impact of donations to World Help in 2018. It discusses how donations rescued children from poverty through sponsorship, provided emergency aid to those facing hardships, spread the gospel through church planting, supplied Bibles to persecuted Christians, and supported numerous other humanitarian initiatives around the world. The letter expresses gratitude to donors for their generosity and commitment, which has significantly helped many individuals and families in need.
This church newsletter provides information about upcoming Christmas and winter events at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It includes the schedule for Advent services, children's programs, soup supper, cookie sale, live nativity, and Christmas Eve services. It also provides details about offerings and giving, and lists the January usher schedule. The newsletter aims to keep members informed about the busy holiday season and invite participation.
The document summarizes activities at Summerhill Community Ministries over the summer and fall. It discusses their successful summer camp program that served 60 children and their after school program expanding to serve 40 children. It also highlights individual stories like a student who lived with the director for the school year and a fundraising campaign where children can earn "Christmas bucks" to buy gifts through acts of service.
1. Show faith in children's abilities by allowing them to solve their own problems with guidance rather than providing direct solutions.
2. Recognize when insecurity may be underlying behavioral issues and address the root cause in a positive manner rather than just correcting behavior.
3. Cultivate mutual respect between parents and children through consideration, understanding, thoughtful communication, and consistency.
4. Minimize negative influences from other sources that could undermine respect.
5. Praise children's efforts and accomplishments to help them develop positive self-images rather than dwelling on mistakes.
1) The Summerhill Community Ministries held an end of camp program that was memorable due to the heat wave and technical issues, but the spiritual messages from the children helped attendees forget their discomfort.
2) The children presented skits and songs about obedience, patience, forgiveness, and caring for others that brought parents to tears.
3) Justina was asked to speak to missionaries and found the informal setting helped her share her story and testimony to motivate the group to continue serving others.
Never the Less, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that aims to empower and direct women through character building, confidence boosting, and helping them develop their talents. The summary celebrates its first anniversary with a cookout for volunteers and members. It highlights community events and initiatives, and provides a calendar of upcoming Never the Less meetings and volunteer opportunities.
The document summarizes a mission trip by a group from Kentucky to the Divine Mercy community in Honduras. Over the course of a week, the group worked with community members on various projects including starting the foundation for a new building, providing dental care to children, training women on water purification systems, and holding craft activities for women and kids. The community has ongoing goals such as expanding access to clean water, supporting education of children, and building additional community structures which the Kentucky group hopes to continue assisting with through future mission trips.
This is our March Newsletter Please read on and let us know your thoughts. We hope to have some big news soon, but can't share yet, but please keep praying for our house reconstruction!
The document describes how various individuals and groups used money from the "Pay Mercy Forward" program to help people in need. Examples include buying shoes for a refugee student, giving money to help neighbors pay bills, buying groceries for homeless shelters, and more. The purpose was to bless others and meet real needs in the community through small acts of mercy.
This newsletter provides updates from Summerhill Community Ministries. It discusses how a formerly homeless high school graduate is now attending college with support from the organization. It also highlights the organization's after-school program where children can earn "Christmas bucks" to buy gifts by completing tasks. Additionally, it shares the story of "Zae", a young mother who was homeless but is now in a new apartment with help from the group and church. It encourages readers to sponsor a child for Christmas or donate to support the organization's work.
Preschool News and Parent Tidbits for October 2014oslcpreschool
This newsletter from Our Saviour Preschool provides updates on activities from the previous month and upcoming events. It discusses establishing routines in the first few weeks of preschool, serving one another as Christ serves us, and learning through play, songs, and activities focused on shapes, letters, life cycles and cooking. It reminds families of field trips, book orders, tuition due dates, and requests donations of pumpkins. Upcoming events include visiting a fire station and celebrating the harvest instead of Halloween in the classroom.
This document discusses raising awareness and support for CHOICES, an organization that helps foster children. It provides several ways for readers to get involved through donations, attending events, and volunteering. Key points:
- CHOICES seeks donations of school supplies to help foster youth stay in school.
- The organization raises awareness by speaking at community events and has partnerships with local groups like Rotary clubs and churches.
- Upcoming events include a family fun day on August 24th to make care packages and an opportunity to sponsor a child to attend camp.
- Foster families play an important role in supporting children's well-being and education, helping one girl through a medical procedure to stay with her foster family.
Τη Δευτέρα 22 Νοεμβρίου 2010 πραγματοποιήθηκε Σεμινάριο από τον κύριο Ι. Στασινόπουλο (Προϊστάμενος Ελέγχου και Προώθησης Καινοτομιών) και από την κυρία Π. Παπαποστόλου (Εξετάστρια) από τον Οργανισμό Βιομηχανικής Ιδιοκτησίας (ΟΒΙ), με Θέμα: "Προστασία της Βιομηχανικής Ιδιοκτησίας και Τεχνολογική Πληροφόρηση".
An organization is considering adopting a learning management system (LMS) to provide online training to employees. An LMS would allow the organization to deliver, track, and manage training programs for staff. It could help improve and standardize training across different departments through a centralized system.
Σεμινάριο από τον Οργανισμό Βιομηχανικής Ιδιοκτησίας (ΟΒΙ)
Τη Δευτέρα 30 Νοεμβρίου 2009 πραγματοποιήθηκε Σεμινάριο από τον Οργανισμό Βιομηχανικής Ιδιοκτησίας (ΟΒΙ), από την κυρία Γκαγκανάτσου Παρασκευή (Προϊσταμένη Τεχνολογικής Πληροφόρησης & Διάδοσης Καινοτομίας) και από τον κύριο Στασινόπουλο Ιωάννη (Προϊστάμενος Ελέγχου και Προώθησης Καινοτομιών).
The McCrea Newsletter shares about the McCreas' work in Colombia providing Christmas gifts to needy children, many affected by the country's civil war. While heartbroken over Brenda's cancer diagnosis, they recognize God's faithfulness. The newsletter also shares Darren's experience in 1984 where a couple helped him buy shoes when he was struggling, and how he recently reunited with them through connections at a church. It asks readers to support their work in Colombia.
The document summarizes the author's childhood family and the important people who supported her growth. It describes her parents who taught her to love openly and respect others. It discusses her siblings who looked out for her, though they did not always play with her as a child. It also highlights her grandparents who showed unconditional love and hosted large family gatherings. Finally, it mentions her cousin and mentor who provided lifelong friendship and support through both good and difficult times.
The bulletin from the Manchester Church of Christ provides information about upcoming events at the church including a camping week at Gander Brook, a Labor Day picnic, and a family retreat. It also includes announcements about members in need of prayer or assistance and a schedule of worship leaders. The bulletin aims to keep members informed and encourage participation in church activities and service opportunities.
This document provides a summary of the impact of donations to World Help in 2018. It discusses how donations rescued children from poverty through sponsorship, provided emergency aid to those facing hardships, spread the gospel through church planting, supplied Bibles to persecuted Christians, and supported numerous other humanitarian initiatives around the world. The letter expresses gratitude to donors for their generosity and commitment, which has significantly helped many individuals and families in need.
This church newsletter provides information about upcoming Christmas and winter events at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It includes the schedule for Advent services, children's programs, soup supper, cookie sale, live nativity, and Christmas Eve services. It also provides details about offerings and giving, and lists the January usher schedule. The newsletter aims to keep members informed about the busy holiday season and invite participation.
The document summarizes activities at Summerhill Community Ministries over the summer and fall. It discusses their successful summer camp program that served 60 children and their after school program expanding to serve 40 children. It also highlights individual stories like a student who lived with the director for the school year and a fundraising campaign where children can earn "Christmas bucks" to buy gifts through acts of service.
1. Show faith in children's abilities by allowing them to solve their own problems with guidance rather than providing direct solutions.
2. Recognize when insecurity may be underlying behavioral issues and address the root cause in a positive manner rather than just correcting behavior.
3. Cultivate mutual respect between parents and children through consideration, understanding, thoughtful communication, and consistency.
4. Minimize negative influences from other sources that could undermine respect.
5. Praise children's efforts and accomplishments to help them develop positive self-images rather than dwelling on mistakes.
1) The Summerhill Community Ministries held an end of camp program that was memorable due to the heat wave and technical issues, but the spiritual messages from the children helped attendees forget their discomfort.
2) The children presented skits and songs about obedience, patience, forgiveness, and caring for others that brought parents to tears.
3) Justina was asked to speak to missionaries and found the informal setting helped her share her story and testimony to motivate the group to continue serving others.
Never the Less, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that aims to empower and direct women through character building, confidence boosting, and helping them develop their talents. The summary celebrates its first anniversary with a cookout for volunteers and members. It highlights community events and initiatives, and provides a calendar of upcoming Never the Less meetings and volunteer opportunities.
The document summarizes a mission trip by a group from Kentucky to the Divine Mercy community in Honduras. Over the course of a week, the group worked with community members on various projects including starting the foundation for a new building, providing dental care to children, training women on water purification systems, and holding craft activities for women and kids. The community has ongoing goals such as expanding access to clean water, supporting education of children, and building additional community structures which the Kentucky group hopes to continue assisting with through future mission trips.
This is our March Newsletter Please read on and let us know your thoughts. We hope to have some big news soon, but can't share yet, but please keep praying for our house reconstruction!
The document describes how various individuals and groups used money from the "Pay Mercy Forward" program to help people in need. Examples include buying shoes for a refugee student, giving money to help neighbors pay bills, buying groceries for homeless shelters, and more. The purpose was to bless others and meet real needs in the community through small acts of mercy.
This newsletter provides updates from Summerhill Community Ministries. It discusses how a formerly homeless high school graduate is now attending college with support from the organization. It also highlights the organization's after-school program where children can earn "Christmas bucks" to buy gifts by completing tasks. Additionally, it shares the story of "Zae", a young mother who was homeless but is now in a new apartment with help from the group and church. It encourages readers to sponsor a child for Christmas or donate to support the organization's work.
Preschool News and Parent Tidbits for October 2014oslcpreschool
This newsletter from Our Saviour Preschool provides updates on activities from the previous month and upcoming events. It discusses establishing routines in the first few weeks of preschool, serving one another as Christ serves us, and learning through play, songs, and activities focused on shapes, letters, life cycles and cooking. It reminds families of field trips, book orders, tuition due dates, and requests donations of pumpkins. Upcoming events include visiting a fire station and celebrating the harvest instead of Halloween in the classroom.
This document discusses raising awareness and support for CHOICES, an organization that helps foster children. It provides several ways for readers to get involved through donations, attending events, and volunteering. Key points:
- CHOICES seeks donations of school supplies to help foster youth stay in school.
- The organization raises awareness by speaking at community events and has partnerships with local groups like Rotary clubs and churches.
- Upcoming events include a family fun day on August 24th to make care packages and an opportunity to sponsor a child to attend camp.
- Foster families play an important role in supporting children's well-being and education, helping one girl through a medical procedure to stay with her foster family.
Τη Δευτέρα 22 Νοεμβρίου 2010 πραγματοποιήθηκε Σεμινάριο από τον κύριο Ι. Στασινόπουλο (Προϊστάμενος Ελέγχου και Προώθησης Καινοτομιών) και από την κυρία Π. Παπαποστόλου (Εξετάστρια) από τον Οργανισμό Βιομηχανικής Ιδιοκτησίας (ΟΒΙ), με Θέμα: "Προστασία της Βιομηχανικής Ιδιοκτησίας και Τεχνολογική Πληροφόρηση".
An organization is considering adopting a learning management system (LMS) to provide online training to employees. An LMS would allow the organization to deliver, track, and manage training programs for staff. It could help improve and standardize training across different departments through a centralized system.
Σεμινάριο από τον Οργανισμό Βιομηχανικής Ιδιοκτησίας (ΟΒΙ)
Τη Δευτέρα 30 Νοεμβρίου 2009 πραγματοποιήθηκε Σεμινάριο από τον Οργανισμό Βιομηχανικής Ιδιοκτησίας (ΟΒΙ), από την κυρία Γκαγκανάτσου Παρασκευή (Προϊσταμένη Τεχνολογικής Πληροφόρησης & Διάδοσης Καινοτομίας) και από τον κύριο Στασινόπουλο Ιωάννη (Προϊστάμενος Ελέγχου και Προώθησης Καινοτομιών).
Rencana pelaksanaan pembelajaran ini membahas tentang pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam dan Budi Pekerti di kelas VII tentang materi Cinta Ilmu Pengetahuan. Materi ini akan diajarkan dalam 1 pertemuan dengan menggunakan metode drill dan gallery walk serta menghafal ayat-ayat Alquran tentang ilmu pengetahuan. Peserta didik akan dibagi menjadi kelompok kecil untuk berdiskusi dan presentasi.
This document provides information about missionaries and their work through a presentation by Adrian and Cheri Ramirez, missionaries to Mexico and Central America from 1983 to 2007. It discusses that missionaries preach the gospel as Jesus commanded, but also help people in practical ways by visiting schools and hospitals, teaching Bible classes, and helping with basic needs. It emphasizes that anyone can be a missionary by sharing their faith, smiling at others, and inviting people to church events.
This document discusses identity and life stories. It provides excerpts from interviews where people discuss memories from their childhood and experiences that shaped them. The interviews touch on caring for siblings as a child, growing up with family members who had disabilities, and challenging people's views of those with disabilities. The document also discusses how sharing memories with others allows people to understand differences in experiences and helps in establishing a sense of identity. Life story work is mentioned as a way to increase children's self-esteem by helping them understand their past and that they are not to blame for the actions of others.
A little boy named Tank dreams of becoming a dinosaur who helps end world hunger by taking poor and hungry people to a wonderful place where food grows abundantly. Tank shows the people how to grow their own food so they will never be hungry again. Thanks to Tank's efforts, poverty is ended as people learn skills to produce food and work for themselves. The story promotes community gardening and cooperation to address hunger and poverty issues.
Our humanitarian efforts in the Dominican Republic began by providing assistance to an orphanage. However, we soon discovered that poverty exists outside of orphanages. Through guided walks near our resort, we encountered extremely impoverished communities lacking basic necessities like adequate housing, water, and sanitation. We began regularly providing these communities with food, clothing, school supplies, and medical assistance. Over time, our efforts expanded to building infrastructure like a playground and supporting a free school. We've helped hundreds of people through small acts of generosity.
Our Dominican humanitarian activities that led to Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
We started coming to the Dominican Republic in 2006. We originally earned a vacation from a company we worked for. We bought a vacation package and gradually became more and more involved in the community. In 2012 we registered Dominican Starfish Foundation.
The document summarizes how the author found her career as a librarian. With two young children and a limited budget, she began frequenting the local library for books, toys, movies and most importantly peace and quiet. She took up knitting as a relaxing hobby. Through her knitting community, she discovered her interest in libraries and enrolled in library school. She now works as a librarian, finding fulfillment through her career helping others in the way the library once helped her as a mother.
140511 eng dear mom by ps. timothy loheaglepointcf
This document provides various fun facts and statistics related to childbirth and motherhood. Some of the facts included are: Lina Medina held the record for the youngest mother at age 5 years and 7 months; the most children born to one mother was 69, to a woman in Russia in the 18th century; August is the most common month for births; and the record for shortest interval between two births is 208 days. The document also discusses spending habits related to Mother's Day and qualities of mothers such as never forgetting their children and never resting in caring for their family's needs.
Poverty remains a major problem in the Philippines, with over 26% of the population living below the poverty line. The high population growth rate and unemployment are cited as key causes of poverty, leaving insufficient resources to support the population and improve the economy. Without sustainable solutions, poverty rates are expected to remain constant or increase further in the Philippines.
The document provides tips and advice on things not to do in 2013 based on mistakes from 2012. It discusses misleading food labels and recommends avoiding scallop bites, green plant beverages, and lentil soup with ancient grains. It warns against getting stiletto nails due to hygiene issues. It encourages adopting pets from animal shelters rather than breeders or stores. Lastly, it advises leaving baggage from the past year behind and having a fresh outlook in 2013.
When the interviewee was born in 1939 in Argentina, Roberto Ortiz was president and the country remained neutral in World War 2 under pressure from the US. She has lived her whole life in Tucuman, Argentina and had two children with her first husband, who she married young. Now 71 years old and widowed twice, she recalls enjoying playing games as a child but faced difficulties growing up, such as helping support her family after her father passed away. While some aspects of Argentine society have not changed much, her own life has changed significantly now that she lives alone as a widow.
When the interviewee was born in 1939 in Argentina, Roberto Ortiz was president and the country remained neutral in World War 2 under pressure from the US. She has lived her whole life in Tucuman, Argentina and had two children with her first husband, who she married young. Now 71 years old and widowed twice, she recalls enjoying playing games as a child but facing difficulties like helping support her family after her father passed away at age 20.
When the interviewee was born in 1939, Roberto Ortiz was president of Argentina and the country remained neutral in World War 2 under pressure from the US. She has lived her whole life in Tucuman, Argentina and had two children with her first husband, who she married young. Now 71 years old and widowed twice, she recalls enjoying playing games as a child but faced difficulties growing up, such as helping support her family after her father passed away. Overall, she believes her life is better now than before.
The document provides an overview of humanitarian efforts in the Dominican Republic over time. It describes initial visits to an orphanage and poor areas, distributing gifts and clothing. It then details expanding efforts such as building a school, assisting with home repairs, providing food and supplies after flooding, and ongoing community projects including a clean-up program, building a baseball backstop, and constructing homes and a grocery store/distribution center. Photos document the projects and their impact on local communities.
The document provides an overview of humanitarian efforts in the Dominican Republic over time. It describes initial visits to an orphanage and poor areas, distributing gifts and clothing. It then details expanding efforts like building a school, helping flood victims, and ongoing community projects like a cleanup program. Photos show the conditions in poor communities and progress of foundation projects like building a distribution center, repairing a school, and planned construction of additional schools and homes.
Losing and Finding a Home - research launchphilipabrown
Presentation that accompanied the launch of the final report from this 2 year ESRC funded project at the Mitchell Arts Centre in Stoke-on-Trent in May 2012.
This is a motivational piece of text on how to create your magnum opus or masterpiece. But, you don't just have one masterpiece in you. The trick is to discover that you have unlimited magna opera in you ...
The Social Studies Classroom and the C4 Framework (Grades K-5)Glenn Wiebe
This document provides an overview of strategies and resources for teaching social studies using a Common Core approach. It emphasizes developing literacy skills through social studies content by having students collect information, collaborate, create new understanding, and communicate their ideas. Examples include analyzing primary sources, discussing different perspectives, asking questions to guide inquiry, and connecting past events to students' own lives. The goal is to help students see the relevance of social studies for understanding themselves and their role in society.
The document discusses helping people in 3 stages of life in the Philippines through an organization called International Outreach. Stage 1 focuses on preschool-aged children who struggle to access education. Stage 2 discusses neglected teenagers who are imprisoned without rehabilitation. Stage 3 covers abandoned elderly with no family support. The organization aims to raise funds through a concert to support educational programs, a halfway house for at-risk youth, and a home for the elderly.
1. The document outlines the order and rituals of a traditional Passover Seder, listing the 15 steps that are followed during the celebration.
2. It includes the blessings that are said when lighting the candles for the Sabbath and holidays.
3. The text provides translations of the blessings from Hebrew to English.
You may be stressed about revealing your cancer diagnosis to your child or children.
Children love stories and these often provide parents with a means of broaching tricky subjects and so the ‘The Secret Warrior’ book was especially written for CANSA TLC, by creative writer and social worker, Sally Ann Carter.
Find out more:
https://cansa.org.za/resources-to-help-share-a-parent-or-loved-ones-cancer-diagnosis-with-a-child/
Inspire: Igniting the Spark of Human Potentialgauravingole9
Inspire: Igniting the Spark of Human Potential
Inspiration is the force that propels individuals from ordinary to extraordinary. It transforms ideas into innovations, dreams into realities, and individuals into icons. This article delves into the multifaceted nature of inspiration, exploring its sources such as nature, art, personal experiences, and the achievements of others, and its profound impact on personal growth, societal progress, and cultural evolution. Through the lens of historical figures and timeless quotes, we uncover how inspiration fuels creativity, drives societal change, and ignites the spark of human potential.
Understanding of Self - Applied Social Psychology - Psychology SuperNotesPsychoTech Services
A proprietary approach developed by bringing together the best of learning theories from Psychology, design principles from the world of visualization, and pedagogical methods from over a decade of training experience, that enables you to: Learn better, faster!
Procrastination is a common challenge that many individuals face when it comes to completing tasks and achieving goals. It can hinder productivity and lead to feelings of stress and frustration.
However, with the right strategies and mindset, it is possible to overcome procrastination and increase productivity.
In this article, we will explore the causes of procrastination, how to recognize the signs of procrastination in oneself, and effective strategies for overcoming procrastination and boosting productivity.
As we navigate through the ebbs and flows of life, it is natural to experience moments of low motivation and dwindling passion for our goals.
However, it is important to remember that this is a common hurdle that can be overcome with the right strategies in place.
In this guide, we will explore ways to rekindle the fire within you and stay motivated towards your aspirations.
Strategies to rekindle the fire inside you and stay motivated.pdf
Here We Are - 40 Years Later!
1. Here We Are –
40 Years Later
THE GOOD, THE BAD
AND THE UGLY
40 Crazy Years – Quakertown, to Kitchener, Ontario, to Ft Lauderdale,
to Lancaster, to Guatemala, to Denver….
And we‟ve still got another 25 years to go!
2. The Spring House
…
Is this still the
best place to
take yearbook All that I know,
photos, wedding . . . . I learned in the last 40 Years
pictures… or
what?
3. Dad, what WAS it like back then, in the
“old days”?
(Yes, dear, we had electricity!)
(And no, we didn’t have dinosaurs.)
Let’s take a quick glance at 1971
Barney, the and onward . . .
dinosaur didn’t
arrive until 1992. Time flies…. Barney seems like so
Here he is at the
long ago – but that dinosaur was born
CD parking lot. 21 years after you graduated!
;-)
4. CD Guys’ Car of Choice - Camaro
1971 Camaro - $ 2,795
(but now worth $46,000!)
2011 Camaro $39,000
5. Well, I also learned that prices
can change over 40 years
1971 2011
Eggs $ 0.53 $ 1.29
Gas $ 0.36 $ 3.60
House $ 28,300 $ 284,750
Salary $ 9,028 $ 51,740
Gold $ 41 $ 1,750
Population 207,000 312,540
DJIA 950 12,100
6. I learned things don’t always
last, including people.
• Ronald Reagan Died 2004 George R Brunk 2002
• John Denver, my Aunt Lavina and Grandma Martin
• Berlin Wall 1989
• Popular then: Tony Orlando & Dawn, Jackson Five
• John Lennon. Jesus People
Note: Started: Heritage Singers, Maranatha Singers
7. And, I learned that things do
change over 4 decades.
“rapper”
“wrapper” Lil‟ Wayne,
gum, 1971 2011
Remember
Fruit Stripe?
Computers:
$4,000,000 in
1971 = $400
iPhone in 2011
8. I also learned that
War isn’t the Answer :-(
Wars – 1971 and onward
Vietnam War Afghan War
Bosnia Sudan
Gulf War Kosovo
War on Drugs Somalia
War in Iraq War on Poverty
1971 Edwin Starr top radio song –
“War! What is it good for? (absolutely nothin’)
My birthday February 8, 1953 was draft pick . . . 347 !
9. And, I learned time flies even if
we “think” we are younger
Justin Bieber?
Uh,
His MOTHER wasn’t
even born until 1976 !!
Trivia: (Biebers lived near us in Stratford, Ontario)
11. • God has a Great Plan for You
I learned • Give praise and encouragement
• Forgive. Often
things we • Say “I’m sorry” – quickly
need to tell
our children A guarantee, isn’t
and our • Hurt people, hurt people
• Stay in touch with friends
grand-
children, • Life isn’t “fair”.
and . . . All things do work out for good*
remember • Sponsor someone else’s child to
ourselves. go on a mission trip.
My contractor went bankrupt – God readjusted me
12. • Be extra-generou$
Share and Read bedtime stories
teach what • Say “You’re right” more often.
• Smile at strangers, clerks
you’ve • Hug more (One-Minute Rule*)
learned over
This December, give $500 to someone
those 40 who needs it.
years.
Deliver gifts & food to poor
That’s the families; take your children along
• Say “I love you” more often
best legacy Fly First-Class once in awhile
you can • Encourage others often
create. • Get a puppy
* hug your spouse, child, friend for one solid minute!
13. Guatemala? We:
- Sold a company - 1997
What was
- So comfortable in Lancaster
God thinking?
Can’t He find Never had gone on a mission trip.
someone else, Only spoke English
someone who
is actually Didn’t “like” poor people, Spanish
qualified? food, or living without heat, cell
phones or Internet……
Moved in
April 1998 Please, please, don’t take me to the
mission field, I prayed.
14. 13 Million
people in
Guatemala,
50% under the
age of 17
80% live in
poverty
58% non-literate
It’s a beautiful country . . . But
High infant & corruption, horrible “health care”,
maternal death prejudice; extreme poverty
rate
15. Did God Actually Call our
Family to Guatemala?
Anita is an RN.
(Yes, I know. I “married up” ! )
70 indigenous patients
walk an hour & line up at
our mountain clinic by 8
in the morning. ------
16. We learned God wants the glory, so He builds
to trust testimonies
God. At first we felt unsafe and scared
Seriously. God protected us 100%
(Kidnapped and left to die?)
No faith in
Police and military everywhere
police were common sight when we
arrived.
17. But He can use
anyone He
calls.
• Began by delivering food, clothing, medicine
• Started a mobile clinic – in a school bus
• Built nice permanent clinic in 2001; 10 workers
• Hundreds of lives saved. Thousands improved.
• God provided funds, people and protection.
18. .
- Corn stalk shacks; up to 9 children
- Dirt floors are cold and damp
- Poverty. A family on $2 a day
19. I learned the meaning of:
“What good is it to say, „Bless you, go and
be well-fed‟, yet do nothing”. James 2:16
- Blind lady, alcoholic husband, 5th Child. No food.
- Baby died inside the Mom? Rush to hospital odd
hours. We might be the only “Jesus” these people
ever see.
Pray for the
poor? Sure.
But also feed
and help them.
Right: Built house for family, provide
food; husband run over by bus, invalid.
20. Do we know Moms… what would you do,
what it’s really? What could you do?
really like?
.
- No food at all for your children
- Violently beat for taking your sick child
to our clinic (not leave house without permission)
- Kicked & beat for giving birth to a girl?
- Watch your child die of malnutrition?
We provide ministry and help at the clinic.
( I learned that a mother’s
life is very hard )
21. Children must work
to help the family.
Girls attend school
less than boys.
Most children only
go to 3rd grade, then
help in the fields or
help care for even
younger children
- These 3-year olds help out
I I learned that a
child’s life can be - Sell fruit all day
hard, too. - 13 cents each sale
22. I learned that
we don’t - Curses they live under
- Must stay in bed with baby or be
KNOW cursed with no more children
- Don’t leave village without a priest’s
WHAT blessing (even if child is dying)
- Don’t wash if sick (can cause deaths)
IT’S
- Witch doctors (take money for nothing)
REALLY
Have you ever held a dead baby?
LIKE (It clarifies life’s meaning)
(And, it happened to us; despite the many babies we
helped to save, we couldn‟t save our own.)
23. So that’s about it. All I really know,
I learned in those last 40 years.
You can do more than you imagined.
It’s never too late to start.
Do more for others than you feel like doing.
God will always keep His promises. (And He has made so many)
Share more of your money than you feel like sharing/giving.
Tough times don’t last… God’s plans & people do.
He is a Master at Restoration.
Thank you very much for letting me/us share.
JGG@supernet.com www.handsofhope.org
Gregory and Anita Giagnocavo