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October 07, 2008

Thank you

Just a quick thank you to those of you who have been raising funds for the Gorom-Gorom School.

I know some of you have given anonymously and generously through your churches or via my Justgiving site. In Glenwood church, Helen has been working tirelessly to organise events to mobilise people to raise funds, including a Barn Dance, a Car Boot Sale, Bag packing... etc. Here are some photos of other activities:

Paul and team from Glenwood did the Welsh 3 Peaks challenge:

The Glenwood Church Craft Group have been making and selling bags:

Steve ran the London marathon. In spite of injuring himself on the way round, he completed the race - even if slower than he would normally have done it...

Wellingborough URC held an "Auction of Promises":

And Judy, whose husband Al died last year, has asked that some of the money from his estate should help drill the well at the Gorom-Gorom school.

Al & Judy worked with us in Burkina Faso for several years, investing their lives in the kingdom of God there. Judy felt Al would have also wanted some of his money to be invested in Burkina for the same purpose.

Al was rarely far from his trucks and a mug of coffee, but was dedicated to seeing young Burkinabe released into ministry.. His investment into the lives of young Burkinabe men has brought much fruit, with many of those men going on to become pastors and missionaries.

And you...?
If you are doing something, or are planning to organise something to raise money for the school, please let me know.

You can also start your own page with JustGiving for your event.

Thank you.

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Posted by Keith at October 7, 2008 06:17 AM