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The current Philippine Project is coming to a close as we are meeting all the
goals of our plan based on the needs brought forth to us. There are still a few
more things to send, but most is on the way. A tremendous amount of items
were sent for a relatively small cost to help in the Philippines. Our
expenses have been only $1516.42.
I would like to express special thanks to Suzan Johns, Linda Schreiber, Tony
and Rochelle Brown, Belinda McCloud and ABC students, Tony Pacelli, Bob Artman,
Lynn Fox and so many others who helped.
UCG Philippine Youth Camp
With the help of several dedicated individuals we have
been able to send the following Items to Ed Macaraeg for use at the UCG youth
camp in May:
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76 Pairs of shoes
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11 tents
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26 sleeping bags
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27 back packs
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Box of shorts
Numerous stores donated some of the items and reduced
prices were obtained on the rest. LifeNets
bought some of the items and shipped most of them.
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The Austin, Minnesota congregation also bought and paid for
shipping for 14 sleeping bags and 10 tents. Linda Schreiber and Steve
Myers helped with the project
there.
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Bob Artman from Indianapolis also sent some items.
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Sharon Browning sent a box of shorts.
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Rosie Seltzer and Sue Johns Located and shipped the rest of
the items.
We look forward to seeing the youth in the Philippines
using and enjoying the items we have been able to send!!!
Bibles
52 Bibles was shipped by Tony and Rochelle
Brown of Missouri and 50 Bibles by ABC Students in Cincinnati for a total of 102
Bibles.
We have received this message from Mr. Macaraeg in the
Philippines about the arrival of some of the Bibles:
From: Edmond D. Macaraeg
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2000 8:47 AM
Subject: Thanks for the Bibles!
Greetings! The first batch of Bibles (4 boxes) have arrived today - very
fast! Thank you very much and THANK also all those involved in this special
project. I know the recipients will be very happy when these Bibles get into
their hands. While we were just expecting even second-hand ones, we are indeed
blessed to have truly brand-new, large print NKJ Bibles! Our God is truly great
and very loving! And He has moved certain individuals there who possess such
godly qualities to do such magnanimous giving and serving. While you and they
simply count it a privilege, I am sure God's blessings and future rewards will
abound toward you all and more.
Ed Macaraeg
Medicine
An important antibiotic Minocin was shipped to help UCG member in remote location
Cassette Tapes (audio and video)
Several hundred blank audio and video cassettes have been collected and are about to be shipped by
the Lafayette, IN congregation
Eye Glasses
45 pair of reading glasses were air shipped this past week. Special thank to
Lynn Fox of Salt Lake City UCG who was able to donate these through LensCrafters.