music for hope
Villa Esperanza – our village where we have worked during our past two trips – is now finally complete. The official dedication ceremony was held earlier in March and the community is beginning to grow all on it’s own. It is so wonderful to be able to see the fruits of our labours (and the labour of many, many others!) in such a tangible way and know that we were able to be a small part of that growth.
During our team’s last trip in 2012, Pete Wunsche spoke with John Huizinga, director of the Samaritan Foundation, about building a park in a central vacant lot where they cannot build houses. The plan is to install playground equipment for the children, a few pergolas for shade with concrete checker tables for the adults (and kids) to get together, a shade tree in the centre with large rocks for sitting and relaxing, and some flower gardens to beautify the space. We want to give them a community space that they can be proud of; a place where they can gather together in fellowship and recreation.
And this is where you come in. We needs to raise the funds to purchase building materials and supplies to create Maranatha Park, so we are hosting our first ever music concert.
MUSICA DE LA ESPERANZA – A Concert of Hope
Join us on Friday, April 19, 2013 for an unforgettable evening of music. The concert begins at 7:30pm and will be held at the Caledonia Presbyterian Church, Argyle Street North in Caledonia. With your freewill donation, you will be treated to the musical talents of pianist Paul DeBoer, the Praise Team from Hamilton District Christian High School, as well as Caledonia’s own Phill Botting and more! Drawings of the park will be on display and information about our team, our next trip and our connection with The Samaritan Foundation will be available. It definitely promises to be a wonderful event and we look forward to seeing you there!
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