Why Sarah needs a car

The statement which jumps out at me from this video is, “we just jump in the car”.  Sarah is talking about taking the boys home from the street to their family.  Please join the effort to replace her car which is no longer serviceable and let’s play a role in getting these boys back home where they belong.

After spending 10 days with Sarah back in October last year, I know just how important the car she drives is to the ministry there.  Only $5,000 is left to raise!  Decide how much you can give toward the transportation which allows little boys and young teenagers to go home to their moms and dads.

$500

$100

$50

$25

Here is the link for you to go online and give your tax deductible donation toward this ministry car.

Ministry Car Need for Sarah Olds (immediate need)

The following is taken from Sarah’s blog: Sarah-n-Africa

This is a huge request but I am in desperate need of a new car. The car I am currently driving has had lots of problems and has now broken down on me twice within the last couple of months while I’ve been 2 hours or more outside of the city. It’s no longer reliable. I also do not think it is wise to spend anymore money on fixing the problems. However, I also cannot be without a car as it is invaluable to my ministry among the street kids here in Maputo. My car is used for the shopping we do for Masana, the project I work with. We use my car for all of the visits to doctors and most importantly for reintegration. Each week, we are visiting families of the boys that have already returned home or are in the process of returning home. Without a car, this is not possible.

Unfortunately, cars in Mozambique are not cheap. The transmission in my current car has gone out again so I’m not even sure I can sale it to help towards the cost of a new car. I am thinking I will need at least $10,000 to purchase an SUV or truck that will serve the needs we have with Masana.

If you are able to give specifically towards a new vehicle, please send donations to the below address and mark the check “Masana – vehicle”. Checks can be make payable to Unveiled Faces and sent to:
Unveiled Faces
PMB #275
3400 E. Speedway Blvd. #118
Tucson, Arizona 85716-3960

You can also go to www.theunveiledfaces.org to give online.

Care Packets for Sarah Olds

One of the regular attendees from The Vine came up with the idea to stay connected with Sarah Olds in Mozambique to let her know just how much we care. We are going to send her Care Packets from The Vine. Simple things from home to remind her of the people here who are supporting her in pray and finances. These are small reminders of our love.

She gives so much to the mission with the homeless street boys there in Africa, this is just a small way for us to give to her.

When I sent an email to her to ask for a list of things she missed from home here was her reply.

“awe…have i told you how much i love the vine?!?

and things from home i miss or find myself wanting from time to time:
dvds (movies or american tv shows)

i like all the police dramas…any of the csi, criminal minds, bones.  i’ve never watched prison break but have been told                 how great it is.  i like gilmore girls and grey’s anatomy and friends.  lost …. i have never seen it but people say it is good.             i think i’ve been in africa long enough that i don’t even know all the shows that are out these days!!!

amazon gift cards for kindle books or iTunes gift cards for music
good coffee
splenda coffee sweeteners (hazelnut or french vanilla)
reeses’ peanut butter cups
gatorade propel packets to mix with bottled water
sweet n salty peanut granola bars
kraft or velveeta mac and cheese
taco seasoning packets

LETTERS OF SUPPORT and APPRECIATION! (I added this one)

blessings!
sarah”

If you would like to participate in providing any of these items for Sarah, please drop it off at The Vine’s Cafe’ any Sunday during June.  We will send our first Care Packet off the 1st of July.

Bikes for The Garden

The Garden is a homeless shelter in Smyrna, Ga that houses 60 women and 24 children, ages 1-17. We have another great opportunity to love the kids at The Garden by providing some fun outdoor toys! Whatever your kids love playing with, let’s provide the same…bicycles, skateboards, whiffle ball sets, kickballs, etc. Also, don’t forget safety gear, such as knee & elbow pads, and helmets! Starting May 2nd, bring your gifts to The Vine on Sunday mornings, and we will gather them in the lobby. The last day of collection will be Sunday, May 23rd. All gifts will be delivered to the children of The Garden on Saturday, May 29th. We will leave from The Vine at 11:00am to make our way to The Garden, to help kick off summer by giving these awesome gifts! Contact Ken Westbrooks at 678-758-1733 if you have any questions.