Did you notice our new check-in system when you walked into church this morning? If you are signing a child in for JAM City, you probably saw it. We have switched from clipboards and sharpie name tags to tablets and printers!
So what is the deal with all these fundraisers? To explain why we are holding so many fundraising events we need to start with the why question. Our “why” is that we feel that God has been calling the people of Hope to the Dominican Republic for a number of years. Despite the beautiful beaches and all inclusive resorts, the Dominican Republic remains one of the poorest countries in the northern hemisphere where its people suffer from overwhelming and oppressive poverty.
Valentines Dance On February 9th we held our 3rd annual valentines dance at Club Carib in Oshawa in support of the Pregnancy Resource Centre in the Dominican Republic. This by far was the best attended event with 148 tickets sold and over $6,000.00 raised (after expenses).
The call came one evening in February. “Would you let your name stand for Pastoral Care Elder?” I wasn't sure if they had the right person, but after prayer and consideration, I hesitantly said yes, feeling very unprepared.