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James’ Christmas Message to me….

Posted on December 27, 2011 by vicki

Warning, the photos below are graphic.  Use discretion in allowing young children to view. We all look forward to receiving our messages from loved ones on Christmas morning.  We expect to hear excitement, joy … but that’s not the case, … Continue reading →

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Sunday School at St. Mark’s gives a little Christmas to Sierra Leone

Posted on December 25, 2011 by vicki

As children all over the world are waking up to find gifts under the tree, there are many children in Sierra Leone who will celebrate Christmas by enjoying a meal with maybe an extra portion of rice. However, continuing the … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 25, 2011 by vicki

As children all over the world are waking up to find gifts under the tree, there are many children in Sierra Leone who will celebrate Christmas by enjoying a meal with maybe an extra portion of rice.    However, continuing … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2011 by vicki

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus,  the author and perfecter of our faith,  who for the joy set before him endured the cross,  scorning its shame,  and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2011 by vicki

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus,  the author and perfecter of our faith,  who for the joy set before him endured the cross,  scorning its shame,  and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 

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Prayers for Kadijah

Posted on December 21, 2011 by vicki

Imagine being 8.5 months pregnant, feet swollen, belly extended.     You are excited that the pregnancy is about complete and soon your little bundle of joy will arrive.   Suddenly you are roasting, yes, the West African heat is beating down … Continue reading →

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Prayers for Kadijah

Posted on December 21, 2011 by vicki

Imagine being 8.5 months pregnant, feet swollen, belly extended.     You are excited that the pregnancy is about complete and soon your little bundle of joy will arrive.   Suddenly you are roasting, yes, the West African heat is beating down … Continue reading →

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What’s next?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by vicki

On December 1, two of the three packages we sent to Sierra Leone arrived. One box was missing. Inside the boxes were the medications collected and sent by the Anglican Church Women of St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church in … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 7, 2011 by vicki

On December 1, two of the three packages we sent to Sierra Leone arrived. One box was missing.  Inside the boxes were the medications collected and sent by the Anglican Church Women of St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church in … Continue reading →

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Donkey Bells and a soft bed for Jesus

Posted on December 2, 2011 by vicki

Denny and Joanie’s donkey Another tradition that Nazareth House Apostolate continues during Advent is that of pinning a tiny silver bell (one that actually rings) in the sleeve of the left arm of our clothing (the left arm because it is closer … Continue reading →

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