Operation Education Shoe Drive - Reminder

Haven't had a very big response so far so I'm sending this again in case you didn't see it the first time. Last December I sit down with the families in Ceibita and ask how I could pray for them. What were their every day struggles and desires.

Food, clothes and employment were the top three. Sounds like the US doesn't it.

I asked the kids how I could pray for them specifically and one little boy asked if I would pray for shoes. (Ms. Wanda, it was your little Eric that ask me).

Shoes? I found that to be an odd request so I asked "Why shoes, Eric?", he replied, every year in September all the kids who make good grades get to walk in the Independence Day parade but I never get to.. I proceeded to ask why and he informed me that all students have to have new shoes and a new uniform to participate and receive a sash to wear.

Of all the things a little boy could ask for... Toys, Candy and Money would have been what my kids would have asked for what about yours?

I told the parents that I would make them a deal and that if they would set aside enough money for the uniform I would help buy the new pair of shoes.

I'm sending out this request especially to all those who already sponsor a child asking if you would participate in the "Operation Education Shoe Drive".

The cost would be $15 per child. This would allow me to purchase a new pair for them and maybe a pair of new socks.

Even if you don't sponsor a child you can participate because not all sponsors will donate to this cause.

I need the money no later than JULY 15.

Please mail your check to me and mark the subject line, "Shoes". If you want to pay by Pal Pal you can but remember I don't receive all the money so add a little extra please. You can pay by going to the Donations Page.

If you can't afford the entire $15 and want to help bless a child please don't hesitate to send what you can.

This community is being blessed and loved through the Love of Christ that's in each of you.

Thanks in advance,

Angie

The Power of One Ministry 198 Mellwood Drive Charlotte, NC 28214

Matthew 25:40

"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'

Ladies & Gentlemen.. your help is needed

The Lord has really blessed me with ideas this trip to minister to different types of people. The children we will be playing lots of games and doing different dramas and other object lessons with to share the story of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus. Maybe an ice cream party is on the horizon..

A member of my church is hand making all the women in Ceibita a new outfit. A new outfit is something these woman never get. I measured all of them and she is making tailored skirts and shirts for them. I am so excited because I know they and they will be excited. What better way to share your new clothes than to have a Fashion Show.. I hope to have each lady dress their best and walk down the cat walk. We will decorate for them and help them to feel special in every way.

The men of this community are my hardiest to reach. They are so hard headed they don't want to listen to this crazy Gringa  (American Woman in Spanish) so I have a plan for them to hear the gospel and learn about God's love.

I just bought the baseball team from Ceibita brand new uniforms. Tailed uniforms with their names on the back and all. They will look so nice and feel so special walking around in those clothes. Not many have uniforms and the ones that do get a lot more respect. I am also taking them baseballs and gloves and hopefully some cleats. I am going to use the balls as a reward. Baseballs are $4 a piece there and every game the team has to have at least 2 to play. I am taking like 50 balls and will make the men win them by learning bible verses. If they want that ball bad enough they will study. :)

I need your help to pull all this off. Below is a list of items you may be able to help with;

1. Costume jewelry - as long as it is something you can wear I want it. Earrings, bracelet's and necklaces.

2. Spanish Bibles - you can get them for around $350 - $4 at Lifeway.

3. Baseball Cleats - Mens size 8 - 12. I need 25 pair. I only have two so far.

4. $70 - I would love to feed all the people with a bowl of ice cream. To feed 270 people cost about $60 - $70

5. Pinata $30 - I would like to bless other kids in another community with one and the cost is $8 for the pinata and $20 for the candy. (50 lbs )

6.Church roof - the church in Ceibita exists under a tree. The local church has raised money to build a small shelter type item to cover them when it rains. They need $200 to complete it. You can see the shelter a little in the attached picture.

7. Streamers and Balloons - got any left over balloons from a party you want to donate. I want to decorate nice for the Fashion show.

If you can help in any of these items in any way please let me know as soon as possible. This is a great opportunity to be a part of God's great plan. God created us all so He could have a relationship with us and it's my goal to share His love with others to help them also have that personal relationship and spend eternity in Heaven and not in Hell.

Will you join me? Will you be a part of the Great Commission?

Let me know by email if there is any way you can participate. The need is great.

God Bless,

Angie

The Power of One Ministry 198 Mellwood Drive Charlotte, NC 28214

The beginning of a church shelter.

Tickets Bought....

It's time again to visit my family in Nicaragua. I miss them tremendously and always get excited in anticipation of seeing them again. I will be there during the most important week of the year for Nicaraguans, Holy Week. Leigh Pack, Gwen Emmett and I will be leaving on the 30th and returning on the 7th.

We have several items on our agenda and making many other plans as time passes but our key goal is to use this time of the year to tell the greatest story every told.

Our plans are to paint a mural at the Children's Burn Hospital and minister to the families there. Here in the US we complain about medical care and services but trust me if you could see this burn unit you will never complain again. The walls are so dreary looking and the kids and family members have to stay there all day and night with no entertainment, no provided food and no phones. It's a really sad place to be sick.  I also hope to paint a wall or two with Chalkboard Paint so that the kids who can get out of bed can write and draw on the walls.

We will also we ministering to the families in Ceibita with games, skits, and stories about Jesus' resurrection.

I have been blessed with money to build two small houses this year but the problem is finding the people to build them for so we will be in a hunt for the right families for God to bless with a new home before raining season starts.

Have you seen the Courageous movie yet? May have movie night while we are there and share that movie. I found out today about another movie called Hope that other missionaries are showing that I may show in Ceibita. Pray for wisdom on which movie to show.

Please start now praying for our trip and for it's success. We will be visiting a new community where most have never heard the gospel. Looking forward to sharing God's love with them and telling them all about the HOPE they can have in Jesus.

There are two projects that I need help or sponsors for if anyone would be interested in sowing into them;

1. The pastor of Ceibita wants to build a shelter for the families to sit under when it rains for church. Cost is $200. It will be a huge blessing to them to be able to have church even when it is raining.

2. I am in need of Men's baseball cleats. Sizes 8 to 12. If you have any or know of anyone that has a pair please send them my way. If you would like to buy a pair feel free to contact me or purchase them and I'll pick them up.

3. Paint - I am in need of the Chalkboard Paint. I am not sure the price yet but I think it runs around $15 a quart at Lowes.

If you would like to sow into any of the projects please let me know as soon as possible what you can help with. Any help would be appreciated.

I also hope to bless all the school kids with letters from their sponsors which always brings a great joy to them.

Thanks to all for your prayers and continued support.

Please pray for my family as I leave Terry and the boys with Francis. She is doing so well and I am excited about the bonding that will happen with her and her dad while I am gone.

Angie

Letters to Your kids

Time has goes by fast and I understand that we are all very busy in life so that's why I am not getting to freaked out by the fact that the deadline for sending in your childs letters is fast approaching and I have only one letter yet I have 92 kids who are hoping and desiring so much to receive them. I am aware that some are coming but some is no where near 92 so I am hoping that many of you are in the process and my mailbox will be flooded by the end of the week.

If you have not wrote one or feel you can't deal with the Spanish issue then write it in English. Have your kids make a card or a flyer. You can even buy cards in Spanish at Wal-Mart. Please let me help you bless these children.

The deadline was this Friday but at this rate I am pretty sure many are not going to meet that deadline so I will just ask to please send it as soon as you can. It does not have to be that complicated or grand. Send it in English and I'll use Google to translate it for you.

If it sounds like I'm begging then you are probably right. It's really hard to take 10 letters to kids and have all the others feel so left out. It truly defeats the purpose we are trying to show them.

Please consider sending your child a letter. You are investing in their lives already. What's a small letter and picture of your family.

Angie

The Power of One Ministry 198 Mellwood Drive Charlotte, NC  28214

Video Available & A Reminder!!!

After many days of fighting with the video software I have finally been able to create and upload a small video for those of you who sponsored a child and even if you didn't check out the video to see the joy in this community. The weekend I was there it was pouring down the rain so I had very little time. I took pictures of all the kids receiving their uniforms and once I got home found that I had lost all of them some how. I can honestly say I felt sick when I realized I didn't have them. The video is all I have to show that I did in fact purchase and deliver the much needed uniforms.

In the video the leader of the community speaks of kids getting a bachelors degree. That means graduating from high school.  This year we should have 3 students who will graduate. It is their dream to go on to college. I will be addressing that need later this year.

I am also mailing to you pictures of the kids tomorrow. Some of them were not available on picture day so I'm sorry if you do not receive a picture of all your kids. If you do not receive an envelope soon please let me know. Everyone who sponsors will be getting one.

Please let me know if you have problems with viewing the video. You can find it here.

http://youtu.be/YDQ-dRZ8LEI

REMINDER to everyone who has sponsored a child the deadline for sending in your family pictures or cards is :

MARCH 16th

Please send your child something. They want so bad to have a connection to you. I should be seeing them the first week of April and I really would like to take all of them a letter. I will at that time have them send a letter back to you.

Thanks as always for your blessings and please continue to pray for this ministry.

Angie