Friday, November 11, 2005
BEYOND THE SKIES
We have been greatly blessed by Rev. Donovan Grinage. He is the pastor of Hattieville Methodist Protestant Church. He has done great things here in Belize for the Lord. We are excited about what the Lord has put on his heart to do. There is a great need for it in Belize. Here is his testimony and plea for help in what he is called to do for the young men of Belize.
For many years I have had a burning desire inside me to do more than I am doing in the work of God. I knew I wanted to work with people, but I wasn’t sure what group, whether adult, youth or children. I also knew before becoming a Pastor and even becoming Pastor that my passion was and is and will continue to be in Evangelism, the winning and caring for souls.
I was sitting in a Catalyst Conference in Atlanta when I heard a gentle man by the name of Bill Strickland speak. What caught my heart and spirit is that from a poor community he built a facility that served to rescue children from a broken society and give them hope. I admit that was what I was sent there in Atlanta to hear. “Rescue people from a broken lifestyle and give them a chance”.
Combining that passion with my passion for soul winning and teaching Evangelism programs, I had it Youths.
The desire to set up and manage a school/home for youth between the age 13 to 17 who have been rejected, and abused, come from a broken home or really poor homes, lack of education etc. was clearly driving me to do something and stop dreaming.
My wife and I firmly believe that this is a call from God to serve Him in a multipurpose institute (for the lack of a better word) where we will be able to give young people a place to live and train for a maximum of 4 years, during which we intend to literate, educate, teach life skills, self-esteem, personal hygiene, respect etc.
Most of the entire real goal is to lead them one by one to know Christ, and everything else will be Christ centered thus “Attaining Excellence through Christ” (AEC).
TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
For clarity and transparency on how we will manage your kindly given money or material, we will have a bank account if you choose to place it in the bank instead of my hand.
We will have a board of directors to advice and council on major decisions. We will also have a group of 4 other persons besides myself or my wife, two of which will have to sign along with me or my wife in order for there to be any withdrawal of money from the account that you faithfully support.
A quarterly report with activities and expenditures will be available for all supporters at your request. You are entitled to it and also to set up an appointment where you can come in and view the actual facilities and performance at work.
We prayerfully look forward to your monthly support.
We initially hope to cater for 8 youths. We need your support very much. Please keep in mind that this is a long-term program. You may pledge shares or you may choose to be a personal sponsor for one or more child/children for their 4 years. That would be greatly appreciated. You would have the opportunity to choose the child (children) from the group you want to sponsor.
Thank you for your co-operation to this worthy cause.
If you require further information, please contact:
Rev. Donovan Grinage
Home Telephone #011-501-205-5137
Cell #011-501-602-0055
Don and myself have seen the facility and it is almost complete. We are helping him personally all we can .If you would like to send money through us we would see that he got it. We are sure it would be put to good use. It lacks the doors and the windows It is almost completed on the outside. The roof is to be put on this week.. If you would like to be a part of this you can contact us at our e-mail or the phone here is #011-501-323-7029 cell#011-501-610-4518.
For many years I have had a burning desire inside me to do more than I am doing in the work of God. I knew I wanted to work with people, but I wasn’t sure what group, whether adult, youth or children. I also knew before becoming a Pastor and even becoming Pastor that my passion was and is and will continue to be in Evangelism, the winning and caring for souls.
I was sitting in a Catalyst Conference in Atlanta when I heard a gentle man by the name of Bill Strickland speak. What caught my heart and spirit is that from a poor community he built a facility that served to rescue children from a broken society and give them hope. I admit that was what I was sent there in Atlanta to hear. “Rescue people from a broken lifestyle and give them a chance”.
Combining that passion with my passion for soul winning and teaching Evangelism programs, I had it Youths.
The desire to set up and manage a school/home for youth between the age 13 to 17 who have been rejected, and abused, come from a broken home or really poor homes, lack of education etc. was clearly driving me to do something and stop dreaming.
My wife and I firmly believe that this is a call from God to serve Him in a multipurpose institute (for the lack of a better word) where we will be able to give young people a place to live and train for a maximum of 4 years, during which we intend to literate, educate, teach life skills, self-esteem, personal hygiene, respect etc.
Most of the entire real goal is to lead them one by one to know Christ, and everything else will be Christ centered thus “Attaining Excellence through Christ” (AEC).
TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
For clarity and transparency on how we will manage your kindly given money or material, we will have a bank account if you choose to place it in the bank instead of my hand.
We will have a board of directors to advice and council on major decisions. We will also have a group of 4 other persons besides myself or my wife, two of which will have to sign along with me or my wife in order for there to be any withdrawal of money from the account that you faithfully support.
A quarterly report with activities and expenditures will be available for all supporters at your request. You are entitled to it and also to set up an appointment where you can come in and view the actual facilities and performance at work.
We prayerfully look forward to your monthly support.
We initially hope to cater for 8 youths. We need your support very much. Please keep in mind that this is a long-term program. You may pledge shares or you may choose to be a personal sponsor for one or more child/children for their 4 years. That would be greatly appreciated. You would have the opportunity to choose the child (children) from the group you want to sponsor.
Thank you for your co-operation to this worthy cause.
If you require further information, please contact:
Rev. Donovan Grinage
Home Telephone #011-501-205-5137
Cell #011-501-602-0055
Don and myself have seen the facility and it is almost complete. We are helping him personally all we can .If you would like to send money through us we would see that he got it. We are sure it would be put to good use. It lacks the doors and the windows It is almost completed on the outside. The roof is to be put on this week.. If you would like to be a part of this you can contact us at our e-mail or the phone here is #011-501-323-7029 cell#011-501-610-4518.
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