My mum had a most lovely phone call from Dunton Lower School the other day.
They wanted to donate some money which is so lovely! Especially from a wonderful little village school. Apparently the children couldn't stop talking about it! :)
Also, on Monday this week, I attended the fiddle fiesta which is a string orchestra held once a year to support all string players in the county from years 3-11. It was lovely to be there and to help out! The reason I write this is because I had lots of young children from Gamlingay and Dunton schools coming to say hello and taking honest interest in how we were getting on. They really enjoyed hearing from us - such encouraging news.
I'm currently writing thank you letters to all the wonderful people who have given so much in time, effort, money and prayers to support us.
Christina x
Wednesday 14 July 2010
Tuesday 13 July 2010
Rightio ...2 weeks to go!
Rightio...2 weeks to go. Wow. Where did all the time go!
I can't believe in just over 2 weeks we will be on a plane to the other side of the world with people who've only met as a group once!
It's been such a fantastic experience so far and we're not even there yet! I've been continuously receiving cheques in the post- even from people I've never heard of!
My youngest sister asked to do a 'guess how many sweets in the jar' stall at school through which she managed to raise just under £20! That's brilliant!
I cannot express in enough words how grateful we are to everyone who has supported us in prayer! (as well as financially!)
My mum and my grandma have been absolute diamonds! So have Philippa's parents! They've worked along side us and as often as they can they have pushed for opportunities for us to be able to speak at different places.
We certainly couldn't have done it without them.
And another big thank you to everyone who has donated..! It's been an absolute delight to know all the support that we have!
It's getting late! So I will be off for now.
goodnight!
Christina x
I can't believe in just over 2 weeks we will be on a plane to the other side of the world with people who've only met as a group once!
It's been such a fantastic experience so far and we're not even there yet! I've been continuously receiving cheques in the post- even from people I've never heard of!
My youngest sister asked to do a 'guess how many sweets in the jar' stall at school through which she managed to raise just under £20! That's brilliant!
I cannot express in enough words how grateful we are to everyone who has supported us in prayer! (as well as financially!)
My mum and my grandma have been absolute diamonds! So have Philippa's parents! They've worked along side us and as often as they can they have pushed for opportunities for us to be able to speak at different places.
We certainly couldn't have done it without them.
And another big thank you to everyone who has donated..! It's been an absolute delight to know all the support that we have!
It's getting late! So I will be off for now.
goodnight!
Christina x
Sunday 11 July 2010
Kempston, Dunton, and Gamlingay
Ok, so last Sunday morning I went to Grace Comunity Church, Kempston, to talk about our trip to Guatemala. Christina had skived off for a weekend with young life, so I had to do it all on my own :-(
...but I can't grumble because she let me go to Thorpe Park on the Friday when I should have been helping her run a cake stall! so . . . where was I? yeah, Kempston.
Well they gave me the children's talk slot, and all the kids came to sit at the front while I was interviewed about our trip. then I sang. they kindly gave us £100 towards our costs, which we are grateful for. I also received a donation of £30 from my sister in law Tash's parents which will be a big help.
On Tuesday morning we both went to Dunton school to take their assembly, after spending the whole day before ordering resources and planning for Dunton and Gamlingay. The children were seemingly enthralled and listened very carefully, and also asked some great questions. We then had a look round at the school, which both Christina and I went to when we were little. They have kindly offered to donate some money.
Gamlingay Baptist was on Thursday evening. we put together a powerpoint for this one, as we had an hour. we were a bit nervous about filling the time, but we did it! We had a wonderful time with the members there, and gratefully collected £75 from the evening. iItwas such a blessing to be with them and we both enjoyed it.
We have nearly done ordering resources, I have sort of started packing or rather gathering together things i'll take in a pile so I know where it all is!
Next event is the Rotary club on 27th July. so till then . . . :-)
...but I can't grumble because she let me go to Thorpe Park on the Friday when I should have been helping her run a cake stall! so . . . where was I? yeah, Kempston.
Well they gave me the children's talk slot, and all the kids came to sit at the front while I was interviewed about our trip. then I sang. they kindly gave us £100 towards our costs, which we are grateful for. I also received a donation of £30 from my sister in law Tash's parents which will be a big help.
On Tuesday morning we both went to Dunton school to take their assembly, after spending the whole day before ordering resources and planning for Dunton and Gamlingay. The children were seemingly enthralled and listened very carefully, and also asked some great questions. We then had a look round at the school, which both Christina and I went to when we were little. They have kindly offered to donate some money.
Gamlingay Baptist was on Thursday evening. we put together a powerpoint for this one, as we had an hour. we were a bit nervous about filling the time, but we did it! We had a wonderful time with the members there, and gratefully collected £75 from the evening. iItwas such a blessing to be with them and we both enjoyed it.
We have nearly done ordering resources, I have sort of started packing or rather gathering together things i'll take in a pile so I know where it all is!
Next event is the Rotary club on 27th July. so till then . . . :-)
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