One work week... Monday-Friday
is all the notice my co-workers at Camas School District Bus Barn had to gather supplies for the children seeking medical attention at Hatian Christian Mission.
Dear friend, Joene (Jo) Hancock, saw the list of suggested donations in my letter and rallied the bus drivers to gather them. "Let's bring the 2-50# suitcases to the Bus Barn and fill them up," Jo said, and she set the example by heading off to Dollar Tree for baby bottles and Costco for formula. By weeks end the cases were filled.
Thank you Camas School District school bus drivers! Here's what you brought:
13 pair of flip flops
1 sun visor
7 soccer balls
2 ball pumps
2 hand made crib size quilts
$30 cash which will be applied to the purchase of a sewing machine
3 infant/children's vitamins
39 baby bottles + extra nipples
14 cans of formula... look at it this way
-3696 oz. of formula
-OR - 924-4 oz. bottles full of iron fortified milk with prebiotics, protein, fat, carbs, vitamins & minerals
-OR - a fighting chance to overcome malnurishment!
-OR - HOPE...
and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Romans 5:3-5
Cash donations will be accepted indefinitely for 'in country' purchases such as rice/beans, fabric for school uniforms, medical supplies and applied to the expenses of the trip.
Tax deductible gifts may be made payable to:
NWAPC
c/o Connie Jo Freeman
5150 N St.
Washougal, WA 98671
2 comments:
I'm so glad to have you as a friend, you inspire me. And all the support from our co workers shows how you inspire others as well.
Your Gods love in action Connie Jo .... so you go girl and love on everyone you meet. With every smile, each tender touch,the gifts, and the care you give your representing Jesus. What an honor.
All of us back home will be praying for you and the mission team. Safe trip and God Bless,see you in a week.
love Jo
Mt.10:42
"And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward."
I'm so blessed to be called your friend! Thank you for the great support you have been to me in the 3 whirl-wind weeks of preparation. You helped me press through my shyness on behalf of the needy in Haiti and now we: you, co-workers & I, will be the love of Jesus extended to them. I'm just the delivery person. We are His hands and feet! Truly an honor.
I looked up 'inspire' in a concordance and look at the verse that came up... all due to the HOPE we have in Jesus:
1 Thessalonians 1:2,3 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
A great prayer for our team. Thank you, Jo, for keeping us before the throne of Grace.
I love you,
Connie Jo
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