When the star in the sky is gone,
When the kings and princes are home,
When the shepherds are back with their flock,
The work of Christmas begins:
to find the lost,
to heal the broken,
to feed the hungry,
to release the prisoner,
to rebuild the nations,
to bring peace among brothers,
to make music in the heart.
Howard Thurman, The Work of Christmas
Finding the lost, healing the broken and releasing the prisoner are the works of Christmas and the heart of Linwood House Ministries. Is 2008 the year for you to join a team and GO?
Two Adventures to consider in our neighbourhood and across the world:
1. The Downtown Eastside, Vancouver, British Columbia: February 24 - March 2
2. Bangkok, Thailand: April 26 - May 10
The Downtown Eastside Adventure
What is it like to live in one of Canada’s poorest neighbourhoods? This adventure is an opportunity for you to meet and enjoy relationship and live where women face some of the most challenging circumstances. It will enable you to understand better the issues, pray insightfully and minister more effectively. The Christ of Christmas will be seen more clearly as you do the work He has called you to. It will be an exciting week beginning at Linwood House and ending with a celebration in the Great Room in our sacred space in the DTES. The cost is $600.00
The Bangkok Adventure
For the third year a team will travel to Thailand to partner with The Home for New Beginnings. This home is a safe house where women caught in the sex trade can find a new way of living through English classes, skills training, educational opportunities and relationship building. We will continue to encourage and support the local team and meet with friends from previous trips. This adventure will change you and be a wonderful encouragement to those who serve throughout the year. The cost of the trip is approximately $3000.00
If you are interested in either of these trips please contact Sue Todd at [email protected], or Stephanie Moul at [email protected]
The final registration date for the DTES trip is February 10, 2008.
The final registration date for the Thailand trip is March 15, 2008.
Please let us know as soon as possible if you are interested. Thank you, and we look forward to the possibilities of journeying together in 2008.
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