October 5 and 6, 2013 - Food for the Hungry was proud to partner with Vernon Alliance
Church
The evening started with an inspiring worship
set with Jon Neufeld and transitioned over to a moving testimony by Monique
Aparicio.
A professional auctioneer led the Dessert Auction and the following items got a lot of buzz- two wrapped and printed photographs from FH Guatemala brought in $625 each, many amazing cakes brought in over $500, "Breakfast with Monique" brought in $450, and a Cream Puff Tree (and song) by singer Connie Scott brought in $825.
A professional auctioneer led the Dessert Auction and the following items got a lot of buzz- two wrapped and printed photographs from FH Guatemala brought in $625 each, many amazing cakes brought in over $500, "Breakfast with Monique" brought in $450, and a Cream Puff Tree (and song) by singer Connie Scott brought in $825.
The event resulted 43 new child sponsors, several pledges, and just under $12,000 towards Educational Assistance for Indigenous Youth program in Guatemala
The event highlights the importance of
educational opportunities for the Indigenous Youth in Guatemala
The requirement for students to do an internship in their last year of high school creates work experience and growth for their calling in life. Currently, a student is doing an internship at the FH Guatemala office in the area of agriculture and as of September, many other internship opportunities through FH Guatemala have become available. The desire for more education has grown and FH Guatemala proudly reports that many of the students have moved on to university.
Through FH, the areas of vocational training,
social/spiritual support, and youth leadership development are addressed with
the foundational understanding of how God created each person with a purpose.
How God addresses stewardship and community within the Guatemalan culture
brings hope to the young people and helps them prepare for an exciting future.
Vernon Alliance has partnered with the village of Xonca, Guatemala and Food for the Hungry since 2010, and has been a part of numerous projects in that village from school classroom to student lunch programs to a medical clinic. Monique, because of her passion for children and concern for the rate of malnutrition and poverty in her own country, last year joined FH as a staff member. Jon continues to partner with FH by using his music and platform to advocate for children and families in need of a helping hand.
Understanding and being informed about the
issues that young Guatemalan’s face has built an undeniable passion to see that these young men and women thrive in their community. The event
last weekend was a success and we are grateful to Vernon Alliance
Church
If you would like an event like this for your church, or are interesting in partnership through FH Canada,
check out more at www.fhcanada.org/partnerships
