OPERATION HOPE – KUWAIT
A Mission of Mercy
October 24, 2007
Beloved Brothers and Sisters,
Let's start today's update with a few insights I have been blessed with as we begin our journey of helping the poor in one accord.
First and foremost let us remember what OH – KUWAIT is ~ a mission of mercy. Motivated by compassion, we are a group of committed men, women, and children who wish to help Kuwait's neediest warm up during the colder months of the year by providing them with the necessary winter apparel that they may do their jobs more comfortably.
Second I believe we must focus our energies on extending God's love to the poor in this country by serving them as we are. Let us not judge anyone by what they do (or not do). Our energies focused elsewhere will only hurt this mission.
I promise to continue sharing additional insights as they surface. I want so much to succeed in reaching the multitudes and know you do too. Your commitment to OH is one that blesses me over and over again. My heart truly runs over with gratitude as I receive inquiries from people of every walk of life. OH volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds and yet we share in the same vision ~ and that is to humbly serve.
Some highlights of this week's blessings:
· Kuwait Engineering Office (KEO) has pledged a donation of KD 1,500.
· Brenda donated proceeds from a used book stall at a Fall Bazaar held last Friday.
· An anonymous donor gave OH the proceeds from her stall at the Fall Bazaar.
· A volunteer will be visiting from Argentina in December and has made a commitment to help us pack & deliver winter bags.
· Thanks to Emily, Tammy, and Barb the cost of all seven OH tables will be covered.
· Nasir is donating a 4 X 4 meter (waterproof) tent, which will serve as the new OH headquarters. We hope to have that set up in my yard before next week.
· OH Student Ambassador, Emily and her mother received a donation from students at The Fahaheel British School for Girls earlier today. We'll be posting those pictures on our website very soon.
· Last but not least ~ 1,200 COATS ARE BEING DELIVERED TO MY HOUSE TONIGHT!!!!! YIPPPPEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
· A team of at least 25 (plus) volunteers is being requested to help pack 1,000 winter bags this Friday, October 26 th at 3:30 PM. You are kindly asked to RSVP your commitment to help out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Ms. Kathleen on: ophopevolunteer@yahoo.com. We'll need 1 – 2 of our photographers on hand at that time.
· Deliveries of approximately 600 winter bags will commence early next week and we'll need lots of help! More details to follow very soon.
The word hope means: 1. a desire for something to happen. 2. Believing that something is possible even when there may be evidence to the contrary. Synonyms include: anticipation, promise, or expectation.
Let's begin this season's outreach in a spirit of hope ~ believing that an outreach to 8,000 or more of Kuwait's poorest IS possible even if there may be evidence to the contrary. For with God ALL things are possible. Now let the journey begin!
Blessings,
Sheryll Mairza
OPERATION HOPE – KUWAIT
A Mission of Mercy
October 24, 2007
Beloved Brothers and Sisters,
Let's start today's update with a few insights I have been blessed with as we begin our journey of helping the poor in one accord.
First and foremost let us remember what OH – KUWAIT is ~ a mission of mercy. Motivated by compassion, we are a group of committed men, women, and children who wish to help Kuwait's neediest warm up during the colder months of the year by providing them with the necessary winter apparel that they may do their jobs more comfortably.
Second I believe we must focus our energies on extending God's love to the poor in this country by serving them as we are. Let us not judge anyone by what they do (or not do). Our energies focused elsewhere will only hurt this mission.
I promise to continue sharing additional insights as they surface. I want so much to succeed in reaching the multitudes and know you do too. Your commitment to OH is one that blesses me over and over again. My heart truly runs over with gratitude as I receive inquiries from people of every walk of life. OH volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds and yet we share in the same vision ~ and that is to humbly serve.
Some highlights of this week's blessings:
· Kuwait Engineering Office (KEO) has pledged a donation of KD 1,500.
· Brenda donated proceeds from a used book stall at a Fall Bazaar held last Friday.
· An anonymous donor gave OH the proceeds from her stall at the Fall Bazaar.
· A volunteer will be visiting from Argentina in December and has made a commitment to help us pack & deliver winter bags.
· Thanks to Emily, Tammy, and Barb the cost of all seven OH tables will be covered.
· Nasir is donating a 4 X 4 meter (waterproof) tent, which will serve as the new OH headquarters. We hope to have that set up in my yard before next week.
· OH Student Ambassador, Emily and her mother received a donation from students at The Fahaheel British School for Girls earlier today. We'll be posting those pictures on our website very soon.
· Last but not least ~ 1,200 COATS ARE BEING DELIVERED TO MY HOUSE TONIGHT!!!!! YIPPPPEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
· A team of at least 25 (plus) volunteers is being requested to help pack 1,000 winter bags this Friday, October 26 th at 3:30 PM. You are kindly asked to RSVP your commitment to help out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Ms. Kathleen on: ophopevolunteer@yahoo.com. We'll need 1 – 2 of our photographers on hand at that time.
· Deliveries of approximately 600 winter bags will commence early next week and we'll need lots of help! More details to follow very soon.
The word hope means: 1. a desire for something to happen. 2. Believing that something is possible even when there may be evidence to the contrary. Synonyms include: anticipation, promise, or expectation.
Let's begin this season's outreach in a spirit of hope ~ believing that an outreach to 8,000 or more of Kuwait 's poorest IS possible even if there may be evidence to the contrary. For with God ALL things are possible. Now let the journey begin!
Blessings,
Sheryll Mairza
Love & Prayers,
Jaye Lynn Lester
Administrator
Operation Hope
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