OPERATION HOPE – KUWAIT
A Mission of Mercy
November 13, 2007
Beginning Balance: KD 18,000
Former Balance: KD 15,400
Today's Balance: KD 15,400
Beloved Brothers and Sisters,
Friday was very busy for OH – KUWAIT! While I visited both the Catholic and Protestant congregations at the US Embassy Chapel, American Cub Scout Pack # 938 participated in a "Walk for HOPE" at the Scientific Center!! I'm told it was very well attended and that 25 boys walked (in their scout uniforms) with tremendous enthusiasm all in an effort to raise funds to help pay our coat bill!!! God bless each and every scout, parent, and scout master who helped make that awesome event happen!
Right after all that 35 – 40 energetic volunteers turned up to pack 1,200 winter coat bags all in about 50 minutes! I believe a new packing record has been set!! Picture this:
· Two work stations with assembly lines running down each side.
· A fire-line 6 – 8 youth deep moving packed bags onto an ever-growing pile!
· A second fire-line 4 youth deep doing the same as the first!
· Another group carrying winter bags into the 7 X 4 meter tent, which is the new OH Headquarters.
· Dads and business execs opening and moving heavy coat boxes to both work stations.
· Moms and kids packing bags at the speed of greased lightening!
· More dads removing refuse, flattening empty boxes, and double-tying all 1,200 coat bags!
And the best part of it all was the laughter! Sweat pouring off their little faces, sweat soaking their t-shirts and scout uniforms, their cheeks flushed ~ and above the din of numerous voices and chaos arose the sweetest sound of laughter! Truly music to the ears and soul that our children found such delight while working to serve the neediest of the needy in Kuwait! It was a blessing at the very least!!
If you haven't helped us pack winter bags yet you won't want to miss the next one set for Friday, November 23rd at 3 PM. We'll plan to pack another 1,200 bags that day! Interested packers please contact Kathleen on ophopevolunteer@yahoo.com to get signed up.
Tanis H. organized a Talent Show and invited the folks from her apartment building to attend. In total through her efforts KD 260 (plus $40 US) was raised! Thank you Tanis and attendees!!!
Kathleen H. and Elaine L. held a Beauty Bazaar yesterday to benefit OH. What a great time everyone had at their function!
Remember that all proceeds are being donated to OH-KUWAIT from Kuwait 's Largest Charity Bazaar being held at the Movenpick (Free Trade Zone location) on December 7th from 10 AM – 7 PM. We need many volunteers to help pull off this exciting annual event! Please get signed up to help with Kathleen on ophopevolunteer@yahoo.com as soon as possible.
(Kids 8 – 12 years of age are also welcome to volunteer with the help of one/both their parents). We need your help, please!!!
Have you seen the November issue of Bazaar Magazine? A great article with photograph fills one page of that great publication. Thanks Bazaar writers!!!
Remember the KTAA Bazaar is set for Saturday, November 17th at the Dar Al Cid in Jabriya. Proceeds from their prize and quilt raffle benefit OH! Please show your support by attending and purchasing a few chances to win something!
A delivery to Al Jahra Hospital is set for Wednesday, November 14th. If you wish to help distribute the 625 bags, please arrive to my home by 12 noon. Please plan to return to this side of town by around 3:00 or 3:30 PM. If you wish to help please let Kathleen know on ophopevolunteer@yahoo.com asap.
A sweet sister from Washington wrote a lovely reminder that I want to share with you. Hopefully it will bless and encourage you as it did me. She wrote: God does not call the qualified ~ He qualifies the called! Would you like to do more to help OH help others but feel inadequate? I challenge you to come forward with whatever talent, skill, or hobby you have, for surely it can be used to help the helpless! Contact us at your earliest convenience and we'll get you plugged into whatever area we need more support in…..
In His Service,
Sheryll Mairza
Founder
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