A New School Year Begins!

Back to School

The school year in Thailand runs from May to March, with our high schoolers having started classes this year on May 6, and the elementary school kids waiting until May 11.

It's always a big deal for us, with everyone arriving back from their time home with their families during school break, adjustments to starting a new grade, and getting back into the gentle but needed routines that allow for 21 kids to be ready to leave for school on time.

We appreciate your prayers, as this particular new school year begins under the cloud of the global fuel crisis.  In Thailand this is being even more acutely felt, with gas being rationed and long line ups at the pumps.  We need to put gas in the tank for two round trips to and from school each week day.  

In similar situations in the past, school has had to close just because teachers and students couldn't get there.  We are not hearing any rumours of this quite yet, it will be of significant impact for us if the Thai government feels the need to go to online learning for any length of time.  

We are cautious but curious as to how this particular school year will unfold.  And also very grateful for all the love and support, and extra contributions we continue to receive in order to help us navigate these challeging times.  

To donate:

donations@hcckw.ca

or cheque made out to Highview Community Church, memo NFF mailed to:

NFF - Highview Community Church

295 Highview Drive KIT ON N2N 2K7

Fundraising Workshops for your consideration. 

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 "Practice Makes Possible"

Deepening our Connection with God Through Spiritual Practices

Online Workshop

An interactive online experience designed to help us 

nurture the environments that help us grow deeper in our connection with God.

By the end of the workshop you will:

- Have a better understanding of yourself to draft a personalized spiritual formation plan.

- Have practiced an ancient form of Bible engagement known as "Lectio Divina."

- Have practiced a simple method of personal Bible meditation built around the acronym S.O.A.P.

Offered at various times (sign up for one only):

Thursday, May 14 - 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. (In Person)

Wednesday, May 20 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. (In Person)

Wednesday, May 27 - 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. (Zoom)

Wednesday, June 10 - 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. (Zoom)

Tuesday, June 16 - 9:00 to 11:30 p.m. (Zoom)

Saturday, June 20 - 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. (Zoom)

To Register:

Contact me at rabreithaupt@hcckw.ca.

Includes:

• Three sessions: 
•  "Confectionary Quiet Times: Drafting a Spiritual Formation Plan"
•  "Bible Listening: Lectio Divina" 
• "Letting the Bible Read Me: S.O.A.P."
• Power Point Presentation
• Participants Workbooks (provided electronically, or printed for KW area participants)
• Interactive instruction and guided discussion
• In person or Zoom-intimate environment (see indication with dates above)
• Bibliography for further exploration

Cost:

• $35.00 per person
• $25.00 if you gather a group of 5 or more
• Due five days before workshop date
• Various payment options
• 100% of proceeds go directly to New Family Foundation
• Zoom link and Worksheets will be provided after payment.

The material shared in this workshop was first developed for an in-person Ladies' Retreat and presented to 52 women in March 2026 with encouragingly positive feedback.  

An inquiry about whether or not such a workshop could be offered online, and then feedback from our first two trial workshops, has led me to expand on this idea.  

As New Family Foundation enters into a more intensive fundraising season, I am seeking to use my experience and skills in creative ways to benefit our cause.

To Register:

Contact me at rabreithaupt@hcckw.ca.

Rev. Ruth Anne Breithaupt, MDiv.

Canadian Representative/Missionary in Residence

New Family Foundation/Highview Community Church

The mission of New Family Foundation is to

provide a loving home for at-risk and 

orphaned children in Northern Thailand to

help them achieve their best potential in 

education, vocation and service to society.

New Family Foundation

                                            

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