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Dr. K's Korner
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 Will Rogers once said, "Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there." We want to encourage you to do something! Something from the heart, expecting nothing (not even thanks) in return. This could be something as simple as letting someone go before you in the line at the grocery store; offering to babysit for free; or cutting your elderly neighbor's lawn. In the Christian world, this is known as "servant evangelism," and it is a way to show the world the love of Christ in our daily lives. This week, or today, commit to staying on the right track, but moving on down the track! Let's put our Christian love into action. We would love to hear your experiences with servant evangelism, so please email us at chiromd@helpinghandsmissions.org.
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Opportunities
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 You can help someone hear the gospel for the first time. There are many people in third world countries who cannot read, and have never heard the gospel in their own language. You can help reach these people by purchasing "MegaVoice," a handheld solar-powered player, which tells the story of Creation and Jesus. We need these in Swahili, Spanish, and Quechua languages. The cost ranges from $40-$80 depending on how many is purchased. Please email us at chiromd@helpinghandsmissions.org if you can help with this need. Thank you! |
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Photo of the Week
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The Face of Cochabamba, Bolivia,
South America
In April, Helping Hands hosted a team of 45 people, representing three churches. We did "Servant Evangelism" in Kara Kara, a garbage dump community in Cochabamba, Bolivia, going door-to-door to distribute bags of sugar and rice. The people's hearts were open to hear the gospel as we gave the food, explaining that we were sharing the love of Christ in a practical way. This was only one of the mission adventures that we had during the week - Please email us at chiromd@helpinghandsmissions.org if you would like to be a part of our Helping Hands team - through financial support, prayer support, or going to the mission field! |
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Current Ministry News
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Feb
22
Written by:
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2/22/2007
There is so much to describe - where do we begin? Busia Calvary Baptist Church in Busia started under a tree almost 10 years ago. The church, although meeting in a bamboo structure with tin roof, reached out to many in their village, and soon the church was growing by leaps and bounds. Over the past several years, six new churches have started! The pastor, Moses Barasa, has a heart for children, and the church
began caring for street orphans, simply trying to feed them one meal
daily
The children's ministry expanded and Pastor Moses started the Busia Calvary Orphan Center and School, which now cares for over 400 children. We have participated in this ministry for several years, supporting the church and the orphan center financially and by taking teams for construction, medical, and children's ministry.
In conjunction with Riverbend Baptist Church in Gainesville, Georgia, land was purchased in 2003 and construction of a new church was started. Since that time, the building was completed, and although currently serving as the church, the congregation has already outgrown this building. (See photo below.) Plans are to use this as a Youth Center and construction has begun on a new building, twice the size of the original.
We are also constructing classrooms for the Busia Calvary Orphan Center and School, and when completed, this will consist of 9 classrooms, a kitchen, library, and office.
Our team was in Busia from February 2-16, 2007 and what a blessing! We represented 3 countries - Drs. Richard and Brenda Kowalske, and Jessica Matthews (Helping Hands missionaries from the U.S.); Luba (from Russia); and Juan (from Bolivia) - everyone with a heart for doing the Lord's work. Here's our story in photos...
Luba riding "boda boda" (bicycles which serve as taxis) to and from ministry site...
Dr. Brenda doing medical check-ups on the children at Busia Calvary Orphan Center and School...
Giving out backpacks donated by 3rd graders at Trinity Elementary School in Tennessee....
Dr. Richard working on the new church building for Busia Calvary Baptist Church....
The beginning of classrooms for Busia Calvary Orphan Center and School...
Juan (left) and Jessica (center), and Pastor Moses (right) sharing the gospel using a unique "paint board" evangelistic tool brought from Bolivia by Juan...
Juan receiving unusual (but valuable gifts in the culture of Busia) - after our medical ministry in a small village...
One child showing his artistic talent (these pictures were taken back to the U.S. and will be framed and sold to raise money for the Orphan Center)...
Visiting Bujagali Falls, the head of the Nile River...
Dr. Richard, with Pastor Moses, preaching the Word...
Children from the Orphan Center demonstrating their musical talents during a Sunday worship service...
Jessica interviewing one of the "sponsored" children at the Orphan
Center...Sponsors pay $20 monthly which helps feed the child, and
provide school uniform, school supplies, and medical care...(Email us
at chiromd@helpinghandsmissions.org if you would like to sponsor one of
the children...
...And what our work is all about...during a worship service, this man committed his life to Christ...
COME WITH US TO AFRICA AND MAKE AN ETERNAL DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD...
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Announcements
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| Legacy Banquet Planned for September 13, 2008 - Tuesday, February 12, 2008The 2008 Helping Hands Legacy Banquet will be held on Saturday evening, September 13. It will be a fun evening, with great music; items from around the world for the Silent Auction; inspirational messages; and opportunities to learn about the ministries of Helping Hands. Please plan to attend - we would love to see you there. For more information, please email us at chiromd@helpinghandsmissions.org.
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TEACHING CHILDREN
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Aguila Christian Academy
We are very excited about the beginning of Aguila Christian Academy, a home-school program for children of Word of Life missionaries in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Most of the missionaries are now living at the Christian Complex, located outside the city, and the children travel up to 2 hours per day to attend classes in the city. Classes for the Academy, which will begin in August, will be held at the Complex, and thus will be much more convenient and economical for the missionary families. Jessica Matthews, director of Children's Ministry in Bolivia, will be in charge of the program. The word "Aguila" means "eagle" in Spanish, and the school verse is Isaiah 40:31
"But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." What an inspiring verse for the school and the students, as they learn in a Christian environment about trusting and waiting on the Lord for their strength and guidance.
We need volunteers to come and teach at the school from 6 weeks up to a lifetime! We would love to have trained teachers, but if you have the desire to teach and can speak English, we can use you to teach English classes at the school. Please consider volunteering your time
to make a difference in the life of a child across the world. If you are interested in volunteering, please Email us at
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In The News... Archive
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