A Mission of Mercy
November 23, 2007
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Today I had the privilege of attending a beautiful service held on the
British Embassy grounds at the invitation of the Reverand Andrew
Thompson and his family. To make the privilege even more special I
was able to bring my dad along, who is visiting Kuwait for the first
time! Briefly sharing what God has laid on my heart for the work
OH-KUWAIT does I was blessed to receive a collection of support from
the attendees and church of KD 706.250 plus 10 Euros. Additionally
the members of St. Paul's Anglican Church blessed OH with a bounty of
non-perishables for the needy! Our SUV was filled to brimming when we
left the service. Thanks to British Ambassador, Stuart Laing and
wife, Sibella, for graciously hosting this morning's gathering, and
for the pleasure of enjoying the sights and scents of the embassy
gardens. My gratitude to Reverand Andrew and members of St. Paul's
for their generosity!
Several days ago the Kuwait Textile Association gifted OH with the
proceeds of their recent quilt raffle!! What a blessing to receive
your contribution of KD 200. I appreciate your efforts and those of
the quilter who supplied this year's raffle prize!
A dessert raffle organized by Brenda F. at our Tuesday morning Bible
study resulted in a KD 130 profit to OH! Thanks to everyone who baked
for that raffle and to Brenda for organizing it.
The Kuwait English School recently held a Cake Sale for OH. We thank
you for the KD 130 you have collected from that effort!!
Pastor Jonathan of the Telegu Language Congregation has graciously
gifted OH with $ 1,000 (USD).
An enormous thanks to Claudia Al Rashoud for the amazing article and
photos in last week's Arab Times! We are so very blessed by your use
of talents for the benefit of the work OH endeavors to do in Kuwait!
I thank the many OH family members for your emails of encouragement
and look forward to your continued support. I pray that we'll soon
resume our packing for the many who have nothing to warm themselves
with this winter. My heart grows heavy with sadness as I contemplate
the many in need right now and daily I praise God that He has held off
the cold till now. My heart's desire is that we will pack and
distribute all 8,000 coats by mid-December. To date we have packed
and delivered 4,800 of our goal ~ glory to God!
Tomorrow ~ God willing ~ I will make another payment towards clearing
the current outstanding balance of KD 1,250, which will bring our new
balance outstanding to KD 10,500.
Thank you ~ each of you ~ for heeding to the call of the Great I AM.
It delights God each and every time we serve the poor. You are a
blessing to the multitudes in need and I thank God for you!
Blessings,
Sheryll Mairza
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