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Read our latest news and catch up with our partners from around the world.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Kamp Adventura
As George posted last week the Children's Camps are off and running. Rachel Edwards has just returned to the UK after assisting Rachel Wilson for the first week of camp. Get a taste of the activities by watching the video below.
Thank you so much to everyone that made this possible!
Kamp Adventura - Albania 08 on Vimeo.
Thank you so much to everyone that made this possible!
Kamp Adventura - Albania 08 on Vimeo.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Missions Weekend at MKCC
George told you here about a great opportunity to meet many of our partners from around the world in Milton Keynes in September. Take a look at the video below to find out a little more.
International Mission Weekend from Billy Ritchie on Vimeo.
Saturday 10am – 6pm. Open House. All our guests will be present throughout the day to meet visitors, talk about their work and share ways & means of partnership. There will be refreshments available.
Sunday 8.30, 10.15 & 12noon. Our guests will participate in each Sunday Service.
International Mission Weekend from Billy Ritchie on Vimeo.
Saturday 10am – 6pm. Open House. All our guests will be present throughout the day to meet visitors, talk about their work and share ways & means of partnership. There will be refreshments available.
Sunday 8.30, 10.15 & 12noon. Our guests will participate in each Sunday Service.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Blogging off for a couple of days
Some have the time to blog daily - in fact it seems that some spend all day on the blog!
From LightForce Internationa I can tell you all is going well with our camps in Albania, there are challenges being faced by our partners in India and friends in Uganda have just experienced a serious breach of security. All our projects are running well.
Just heading off for another all night flight. Nine hours on a plane - what do I do? Sleep, watch a movie, read the papers and eat some food. Then upon arrival there's a six to seven hour drive to reach my destination.
Once I get there I'll blog again - until then, to all bloggers & blog watchers - keep your screens glowing....and watch this space....
From LightForce Internationa I can tell you all is going well with our camps in Albania, there are challenges being faced by our partners in India and friends in Uganda have just experienced a serious breach of security. All our projects are running well.
Just heading off for another all night flight. Nine hours on a plane - what do I do? Sleep, watch a movie, read the papers and eat some food. Then upon arrival there's a six to seven hour drive to reach my destination.
Once I get there I'll blog again - until then, to all bloggers & blog watchers - keep your screens glowing....and watch this space....
Monday, August 4, 2008
ALBANIA - CHILDREN'S CAMPS
Yes - they got started today
After a lot of hard work in planning and preparation the first group of children arrived at camp in Albania today. First night they are usually so excited - chattering away, nobody wants to sleep (except the weary staff of course!)
Camp is a great opportunity for children to spend time together, have fun, learn new things and use up loads of energy. I have great memories of going to camp as a child - the experience made a big impact on my life.
Thank you to everyone who has helped to finance our camp programme this year. Those kids who won't go to sleep are only there because you were willing to support them. Let me say a BIG "thank you very much" on their behalf.....fortunately I am miles away from the camp and so should have no trouble sleeping! Spare a thought and prayer for Rachel Wilson and her dedicated team of workers.
After a lot of hard work in planning and preparation the first group of children arrived at camp in Albania today. First night they are usually so excited - chattering away, nobody wants to sleep (except the weary staff of course!)
Camp is a great opportunity for children to spend time together, have fun, learn new things and use up loads of energy. I have great memories of going to camp as a child - the experience made a big impact on my life.
Thank you to everyone who has helped to finance our camp programme this year. Those kids who won't go to sleep are only there because you were willing to support them. Let me say a BIG "thank you very much" on their behalf.....fortunately I am miles away from the camp and so should have no trouble sleeping! Spare a thought and prayer for Rachel Wilson and her dedicated team of workers.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
MISSIONS WEEKEND - DON'T MISS IT
Missions Weekend at Milton Keynes Christian Centre 6-7th September 2008
Don’t miss this weekend if you want to meet some or all of our partners from Europe, Africa or Asia. We already have confirmation that the following are planning to be present:
- Rt. Hon. Charles Angiro Gutemoi MP (Uganda)
- Glyn & Jane Davies (Kenya)
- Jabez & Joe Williams (India)
- Biju Thampy (India)
- Rakip Cuku (Albania)
- Rachel Wilson (Albania)
- Hannah & Hamad Naatit (Morocco)
- Chris & Ashley Coggins (Vietnam)
- Pau Pasula (Serbia)
- Andrew Shearman (USA)
- George R Ridley (UK)
- Trustees & Supporters of LightForce International
Saturday 10am – 6pm. Open House. All our guests will be present throughout the day to meet visitors, talk about their work and share ways & means of partnership. There will be refreshments available.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Summer News
Around the world
Our partners are busy. Within the LightForce International family partnerships we have a host of different programmes serving the needs of children in Europe, Asia and Africa. Programmes include sponsoring schooling, children with special needs, social & pastoral care, medical support, provision of secure housing, feeding street children, children’s homes, school repairs, provision of school clothing & educational resources, community health. We want to thank all our friends and partners who contribute to these activities. Construction of teacher’s housing & construction & repair of health centres is a large part of our work in Uganda along with the provision of medical equipment and school desks & furniture. This part of our work is expanding and enjoys funding from UNICEF and the Belgian Government.
Mike Wood
We are sorry to report the passing of Mike Wood who was a great supporter of LightForce International. At an age when many would be thinking of settling down, Mike spent his last 10 years in Kosovo, Serbia, Albania or Uganda. He gave his time to assist wherever he could be useful. Mike was ready to go wherever & do whatever. He served for a number of months each year & could be found happily supervising groups of children, distributing humanitarian aid, painting an adventure playground, putting up tents or organising a children’s’ lunch queue. He was loved and appreciated by many. Even when back in the UK he spent time giving talks & raising funds for the work of LightForce International. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mike’s family and friends.
Albania & Serbia Children’s Camps
Thank you to all who have supported summer camps for children this year. Camps in Serbia came first during July where Pau & Sandrine hosted children from a variety of cultural backgrounds. In August the setting was Albania where Rachel Wilson ran camps for three weeks with her national team being complimented by Rachel Edwards and Tim & Hayley Miles from the UK who assisted with climbing and other outdoor pursuits.
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