KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE

KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE

Hello everyone! Welcome to my blog. You may be wondering why this is titled "Keep the dream alive" and I hope you are. Just this month, for the first time since I began working with COTN, I realized that after my paychecks this month I will be in the red - meaning, I will have a negative balance in my account because I do not have enough financial support coming in to cover my part time salary. You can see on the left how much I have monthly and how much I need total. That means I need another $565 per month committed. That's a lot! I know it can be done though.

I am praying, and will continue to do so, that God's will is done. I love being a part of this ministry and wish to continue here. Especially since I sit in the Dominican Republic as I write this. Maybe God is calling me away from COTN, and if so then I trust Him. I don't feel that calling though. I feel called to push through and get the funds raised that are needed.

(please keep reading in post "Keep the dream alive")


***If you are new to my blog, or new to COTN, please look in the righthand side bar for JANUARY 2010 posts "A Tidbit on COTN" and "A Glimpse at the Hospitality Program" to gain some background knowledge.

February 25, 2010

The supplies are sent!


As you may know, we recently sent a 40 foot shipping container to the Dominican Republic. Praise Jesus! We sent much needed medical supplies as well as some great items for Casa Bethesda! The container included so many wonderful things: Shelves for our bedrooms and bathrooms, new bed spreads, new towels, all sorts of kitchen serving trays and supplies, linens, art for the walls, pretty candles and so much more. These additions will be so helpful as we serve the teams that come down. It also will give our Hospitality students a better feel of a hospitality house.

It looks as of now that I will be travling down in late March to unload the items. Guadalupe, who runs Casa Bethesda, and I get the pleasure of unloading our new gifts, decorating and setting everything up. I will keep you updated as I know more!
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February 04, 2010

Don't worry, more great ways you can help!

We're off to the Dominican!

I have just been informed that we are sending some needed supplies for our mission house/ Hospitality work down to the DR as well. These items are very expensive to purchase in the DR. So we will purchase them here and put them on the container Feb 11. Please Please! If you are able to donate any of the following items that would be FABULOUS!

-bedding - not sheets as I think we still have teams try to bring but spreads/covers for beds
-shelving for dorm rooms as there are not places for people to set anything
-shelving units for bathrooms
-curtains
-curtain rods
-rugs
-candles
-table linens
-towels
-decorations/furniture needs
-outdoor party tents for lawn dinner
-pool chairs
-manual (non electric) lawn mower
-weed eater
-sprinklers / sprinkler heads

Thank you all for reading and any help you can offer. I love how so many people can be involved in changes lives in a huge way with simple efforts. Please email ME jennabishop@cotni.org if you are able to donate any of these items. Thanks!
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Lend a hand for Haiti

Anyone interested in lending a hand to the efforts in Haiti? We have two GREAT OPPORTUNITIES! We are sending a 40 foot container of donated resources (praise Jesus) via the Dominican Republic to aid in the relief efforts. Here are the ways you can be of service:

1. Volunteer to help load the container!
We are loading all of these much needed supplies in one shot

Date: Thursday, February 11th
Time: 11am - 2pm
Where: 815 Herndon Ave. Orlando FL 32803
(in the same parking lot as Summit church)

If you are able to help load, email Beth at bethsprinkle@cotni.org

2. Donate or help find people who can donate the following items:
-flashlights - wind up or solar are preferable
-batteries for above
-tents (including large party tents)
-sheets
-hygiene smilepacks and let's eat smilepacks
-antibiotic creams
-feminine products
-water bottles
-bandages/medical supplies that can be given to individuals
-lumber such as 2 by 4s and 2 by 6s and plywood for roofing, 3 tab shingles
-nails
-ropes - long
-tarps
- Fork lift (or discount to rent one)
- Fork lift driver
- plenty of boxes and tape
- water and food for volunteers

If you have supplies to donate, also email Beth. Thanks everyone!!
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