Our first summer camp - 2005
2006 summer camp in the mountains
2007 Summer camp in Beijing
2008 summer camp- supposed to be in Beijing for the Olympics, but moved inland several provinces.Tuesday, April 21, 2009
The last 4 years
Our first summer camp - 20052006 summer camp in the mountains2007 Summer camp in Beijing2008 summer camp- supposed to be in Beijing for the Olympics, but moved inland several provinces.
Moving to China - Feb, March, April Update
Five years! That’s how long it’s been since the first camp in China. It’s been an amazing journey and I’m SOOOO thankful for all the amazing people I have met along the way!
Some of the most special people are the kids in China that I have watched grow up since 2005. Some have been adopted… some placed in Christian foster homes… and some have stayed in their orphanage.
Each summer when camp finishes we ask ourselves, “What’s next?” Was camp all there was? After asking myself that question four years in a row, I’m excited to tell you that I will be staying in China for 6 months to open what we are calling “The Ranch.” (homes for older orphans)
I’ll be living in an apartment with a Chinese intern and 1 or 2 boys from an orphanage.
Yikes! I have no idea what it’s going to be like to be responsible for 2 kids. But I think I’ll come home with a huge appreciation for all of you parents that are reading this.
One of the best parts is that we are making a documentary on the project. To catch all the “moments” :) check out our first update as we get ready to go: youtube.com/bringmehope
The main purpose for The Ranch is to meet an orphan’s 3 greatest needs: Jesus, Family, & Education. We’ll do that by mentoring them, sharing about our faith through relationship, and helping them with their education. Even though this program is for the Fall semester 2009, I hope to launch The Ranch as a year-round home for orphans in 2010.
I’m raising an extra $7,000 for the 6 months I’ll be in China. If you would be interested in sponsoring me that would be great. Or if you would like to pray for the project and follow the journey through our video updates you can subscribe at:
bringmehoperanch.blogspot.com
Have a great day! -David
Some of the most special people are the kids in China that I have watched grow up since 2005. Some have been adopted… some placed in Christian foster homes… and some have stayed in their orphanage.
Each summer when camp finishes we ask ourselves, “What’s next?” Was camp all there was? After asking myself that question four years in a row, I’m excited to tell you that I will be staying in China for 6 months to open what we are calling “The Ranch.” (homes for older orphans)
I’ll be living in an apartment with a Chinese intern and 1 or 2 boys from an orphanage.
Yikes! I have no idea what it’s going to be like to be responsible for 2 kids. But I think I’ll come home with a huge appreciation for all of you parents that are reading this.
One of the best parts is that we are making a documentary on the project. To catch all the “moments” :) check out our first update as we get ready to go: youtube.com/bringmehope
The main purpose for The Ranch is to meet an orphan’s 3 greatest needs: Jesus, Family, & Education. We’ll do that by mentoring them, sharing about our faith through relationship, and helping them with their education. Even though this program is for the Fall semester 2009, I hope to launch The Ranch as a year-round home for orphans in 2010.
I’m raising an extra $7,000 for the 6 months I’ll be in China. If you would be interested in sponsoring me that would be great. Or if you would like to pray for the project and follow the journey through our video updates you can subscribe at:
bringmehoperanch.blogspot.com
Have a great day! -David
Ranch Video
here's our first ranch video update. more coming once we get to china.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOGrqtle5YQ&feature=channel_page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOGrqtle5YQ&feature=channel_page
Traveling the world
Sorry for a much delayed update. I feel like I've hardly been home long enough to get back on the right time zone before needing to leave again. Here is on update on what I've been doing for the last couple months.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Calling all Volunteers
If you would like to find out more about coming to China, I will be hosting a conference call on May 5th to share about China and the 09 Summer Camp. Please contact Nicole if you would like to call in and listen. nicole@bringmehope.org
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