24-Hour Hunger Awareness Campaign – Rehoboth Christian School, Copetown, Ontario
Ninety-two students from Rehoboth Christian School, Oxford Reformed Christian School and Jordan Christian School (all in southwestern Ontario) took part in a 24-hour hunger awareness campaign to raise funds for John Calvin Christian School in Barranquilla, Colombia. Just under $15,000 was raised to pay for the salaries of two of the school’s teachers!
Word & Deed extends a hearty thank you to all the participating students, Rehoboth student council for organizing the activities, the team of chaperones who sacrificed a lot of sleep and to all the generous donors. Two teachers also played a pivotal role – Mr. Dick Naves as event organizer, and Mrs. Sarah Vlietstra. Thanks very much both of you!Niagara Bike-a-thon – Wheels in Motion for Nakekela!
With over 390 riders and numerous volunteers, the Niagara bike-a-thon was once again a huge success. The orange t-shirts brought lots of attention, questions and even a few donations from tourists. An amazing total of $50,000 was raised for the Nakekela HIV/AIDS Hospice in South Africa. Word & Deed is very grateful for the team of volunteers (very ably led by Richard Brouwer and Mark Fintelman), bikers, and sponsors.See the website for pictures and Youtube.com for a video of the event!
Arthur & Sonja Miskin respond to the video from South Africa …It gladdens our hearts to see so many people, both young and old, who are so committed the Lord's cause among the poor and needy of Africa. Great to see the Brouwer – Fintelman- Vrugteveen combo in action again. May the Lord bless all those who organized, partook and who, especially, contibuted so handsomely to the bike-a-thon. Thanks Rick too for all of your efforts on behalf of Nakekela. Arthur and Sonja Miskin. Prov.19:17
Softball Tournament, Southern Alberta – Home Run!
With a goal of exceeding $17,800 (the amount raised in 2008 in Calgary), organizers for this year’s tournament in Lethbridge, Alberta, were almost overwhelmed with the enthusiastic response. Nineteen teams signed up and $31,000 was raised for the John Calvin Christian School building in Colombia. This significant contribution was a major factor in meeting the goal of raising $346,000 so that phase one of the project could proceed on schedule in July.
A warm thank you goes to event organizers Gerda Grisnich, Lydia Vandenburg and Henrietta Zieng, as well as the team captains, players, volunteers, and the many sponsors. See you next year!
