ONE Person Making a Difference

Did you know that Caroline’s Promise has several Giving Circles? On our website we define “Giving Circles” as “groups of individuals who come together at an established time, for a specific purpose, with an end result being that somehow the ministry of Caroline’s Promise benefits. “Giving Circles” rally together for a greater purpose in mind…in essence to “pay it forward”.”

One Giving Circle, The Art of Giving, focuses on representing Caroline’s Promise at area festivals and community events. This group, led by Jennifer Barnes, makes their own crafts as well as sell some fair trade items that have been purchased in Uganda and Guatemala. They meet every few months to discuss the needs of Caroline’s Promise and how they can promote our ministry.

We asked Jennifer if she would tell us about her story and how she became involved with Caroline’s Promise.

My journey with Caroline’s Promise started at the first Caroline’s Promise banquet five years ago. I did not know anything about Caroline’s Promise at the time. Lisa had asked my Sunday school teacher if she had anyone that would want to help at the banquet. I said I would, since I love to help people. The night of the banquet, my heart was touched and I have been volunteering with them ever since.

I am not an adoptive mother. But you do not have to be an adoptive family to work with Caroline’s Promise. The joy year after year of seeing the children and the grant recipients is great. I have yet to do a missions trip with them, but knowing that the things that I do here are helping those children, and the joy it brings to them, warms my heart. I thank God for bringing Caroline’s Promise into my life. It is wonderful to work with them and I am so excited about the new Giving Circle I am involved with: The Art of Giving.

-Jen-

If you would like to join Jennifer in her Giving Circle, you may contact her directly at jenhunter82@aol.com Or, if you are interested in starting your own Giving Circle, go to our website and follow the link to Giving Circles at www.carolinespromise.net. As Jennifer’s story points out, you do not have to be an adoptive family to make a difference. The power of one person sharing their time and talents makes a difference. How about you?

Where are they now? Cesy Samayoa

Cesy, translating for Kaitlyn Our friend Cesy was too old to be in our child sponsorship program when we met her, but she definitely benefited from the program because two of her siblings were sponsored consistently. And we benefited from knowing Cesy! For years she would translate for our special programs. I remember speaking to a group of moms years ago and Cesy translated for me. She stayed for hours after the talk to help me minister to women. One of those women had concerns about her son who clearly showed signs of ADHD. Cesy helped me find natural ways to address his inattention and lack of focus and a year later that same Mom shared how Cesy's suggestions had helped! Cesy, we know how hard you have worked and we are incredibly proud of you! Thank you for being a beautiful example to young women everywhere!

Leaving for Guatemala in less than 8 hours!

Everyone is in a mad dash to get their carryons packed and catch some sleep before we depart at 3am! You read that right, 3 am! It's going to be a long travel day. We'll depart Colfax at 3am, drive to Raleigh, fly to Miami at 6:50am and arrive in Guatemala at 1 in the afternoon. After we collect ALL of our luggage (because you guys have prayed that it all arrives:) we'll load a bus and drive 3-4 hours to Eagle's Nest Children's Home. We appreciate your prayers as the first of 50 people go to Guatemala. Our second week begins July 5th. Specific requests for this first BIG team are unity, good health, safety, and that God blesses our time with kids in churches, schools, the community and at Eagle's Nest. Check out their blog at http://www.boggsministry.com/ We hope to update you daily but we're not quite sure how the internet access will be. Thanks for your prayers:)

$40 can send a teen to camp

Words can't express how proud we are of the youth from Adonai Church in Guatemala City. They have worked hard to develop a discipleship and outreach program that is amazing! In addition, they have been raising funds to attend their high school aged camp November 25-27. They began months ago by creating banks and teaching on the importance of saving. From there they hosted a ton of fundraisers and have been able to raise the funds for their youth group to attend camp. Now they need our help! They would love for 25 of the older teens from their Gerona church plant to attend camp as well. The cost is $40 per teen and we're looking for a total of $1000. If you would like to partner with the Adonai Youth and support a teen from Gerona, please follow this link. Thank you for helping us celebrate the Adonai Youth and their hard work, while making a way for the teens in Gerona to attend camp.

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