How A Garage Sale Changes Lives, Literally - Saturday, September 23 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

I didn't know they would be there.

Both Da and Tae are now studying at a post secondary level, living and learning on their respective campuses.  Tae is into horticulture and business, hoping to run her own garden one day.  Da is just in her first year of nursing school and says she finds the workload quite heavy.

But neither of them were at Hot Springs when we first got there.

Then one evening when we came into the room to get ready for our worship and ESL, Suradet had to nudge me.

"Did you see who's here?"

Oh yay, and happy hugs and asking how long they can stay.  For the weekend only, and since it's Friday night, that's all good.  They both made the effort to come for a visit while Ken and I were there.

Neither of these young women would have ever finished high school if it weren't for the generous and faithful support of their Sponsors who made it possible for them to be here in the first place. Then, how it works for us, whenever one of our kids wants to continue into post secondary education, we make it happen for them in a similar way we might do with our own young adults at home.  There's conversation and guidance and assistance in the application process.  There's consideration of living accommodations and transportation needs.  There's the encouragement to seek some part time employment whenever possible.

But the bulk of the money comes from New Family Foundation's Student Fund.   

Same goes for Wara who is finishing up her theological education, hoping to serve as a pastor in Thailand.  A difficult but rewarding calling for a young Thai woman, for sure.  For more on her story, see a posting from just a few weeks back here.

Here's where I insert the commercial.

NEW FAMILY FOUNDATION STUDENT FUND

GARAGE SALE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

8:00 TO 1:00 PM

Rain or Shine

at Highview Community Church

279 Highview Drive

Kitchener ON N2N 2K7

Anyone in Kitchener or the surrounding area is invited to donate gently used items, dropping them off at the Church building, lower doors, beginning Monday, September 18 through Friday, September 22.

On Saturday, September 23 a Team of passionate volunteers will be there to help you browse for treasures, and explain more about New Family Foundation, our work with at risk and orphaned children, and the excitement of seeing them take full advantage of the opportunities they've been given.  

Hope to see you, if you are anywhere nearby.

Next up.

Suradet, Yupa and their daughter Bell visit Canada this October!!!!

Stay tuned.