This is Sister Mercedes, and today her and Claire have been scouring different pieces of land in the Dominican Republic looking for the one to build the new Nazareth House on. Since getting the Green light from both Mission Direct and our partner charity in-country, the Samaritan Foundation, it's been all systems go getting funding, land, plans and materials to a point where we can start building this summer! It's VERY exciting! And also quite scary; but where God leads, God also provides - so in his strength we trust to bring all of this together, rather than even our own best attempts!
In light of my own being back in the family home, I am reminded that for some, "home" is a place of question and uncertainty. For many people around the world, and many families in our own country, affording the rent on a house may be difficult; heating the house or buying enough food may be the difficult choice parents are making each day; and presents, well, as I was always reminded as a young child, "they don't grow on trees"! But through little pockets of people across this country doing fundraising, the hard work of Claire alongside Sister Mercedes, and those volunteering to go on a Mission Direct team to the Dominican Republic next summer, one big family will hopefully soon have a house fit for their needs, without the fear of being evicted and with a few more funds to spend on all the other basic needs for their lives. Through generosity and sharing resources we can make a difference to those struggling to get by this Christmas. Who could you help? Who could you give a real gift of meaning to at this time of festive cheer? If you could possibly help support this building project, perhaps consider donating the value of just one Christmas present this year to our #EnoughStuff Just Giving page. As we get further into the final 10 day countdown to Christmas, let's remember the real reason we all give presents - God has given us so much more than we could ever give or receive on earth, but he calls us to give what we can to be his hands and feet and heart here on earth.
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AuthorI'm a recent Cambridge Theology graduate now studying for a Masters in Biblical Studies and blogging about all sorts of things! I'm interested in faith, Church, theology, social action, the great outdoors and being creative, and all of those things - along with many more - come through in my posts!
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