“I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you.” John 14:18

Sunday, June 14, 2015

JUNE 21-JULY 19 OPPORTUNITY TO DONATE BOOKS FOR PRESCHOOL AGE 3-5 CHILDREN IN LESOTHO, AFRICA

In March of this year, Carol Bosma traveled with Haven CRC (Zeeland, MI) to Beautiful Gate Orphanage in Lesotho, Africa. This orphanage is home to 65 orphaned children ages birth - 5 years old.  Theses children are waiting to be adopted.  In Lesotho they speak both Basotho and English.  These children love books; and reading books helps with learning English.  The orphanage has plenty of baby books so they have no need for story books for this age. They are in need of hard cover (they last longer than soft cover) story books for preschool age 3-5.  Preferred books are new or like new condition so they can last through many reads.

There will be a box in Orland Park Church narthex June 21-July 19 to collect book donations.  If you prefer to give a monetary donation toward purchasing books, please put that in Carol Bosma's mail slot.

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

SPONSORS NEEDED! Hogar Amor Orphanage - Honduras Has Welcomed 5 New Children

Hogar Amor orphanage has recently added 5 new children. There have been some children who have left the orphanage as well. The orphanage currently has 23 children.

We are looking for new sponsors for these 5 new children and for any child who could benefit with an additional sponsor.

If you had been sponsoring a child who has now left the orphanage, maybe you would like to sponsor another child. Please contact one of the Task Force members so we can get a new sponsorship started.

If you are considering sponsoring for the first, please contact a Task Force member and we will be glad to match a special child with you.

Lifesong for Orphans Strawberry Farm Project Providing Jobs And Self-worth To Orphans

HHH is supporting the Strawberry Farm Project in Zambia. The project is giving jobs to orphans by growing strawberries and selling them and making jam to sell in the local Shoprite stores.
Lifesong's relationship with Shoprite grocery stores and learning the marketing of their products is showing increases in their profits. Also, learning to grow their plants in greenhouses is increasing profits too.