Friday, January 16, 2009
Christmas Gifts at Anawim Home
We recently received a gracious note from Sr. Oresoa of the Sisters of the Poorest of the Poor for the boxes of Christmas presents which Nativity : Nigeria sent preceding Christmas. Below are some photos which were attached of the children with their new clothing for the holiday season. Thank you for all of your continued support.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
New Year & New Babies
We have just received word from Dr. Chris at Faith Alive Hospital in Jos about a childbirth in the hospital just after the start of the New Year.
First, some background: On the 6th of November 2008,the Labor Room / Delivery Suite of Faith Alive was dedicated by staff and friends of Faith Alive Foundation. Similarly on the 8th of January 2009,the Chest Clinic (Out Patient, Consultation & Adherence Room, & Pharmacy) was also dedicated.
The great news: On January 9th, at about 8:15am, 18year old Veronica Ezekiel, an unbooked pre-natal case (could not afford this anywhere) came into Faith Alive in labor of her first pregnancy. At 2:05pm, she delivered a baby boy with the following details:
Weight: 3.1kg
Length: 45cm
Head Circumference: 53cm
APGAR Score: 9
This was the first delivery in one of the best delivery suites in the Plateau State and mother and child are doing great. This is the first childbirth in the last two years at Faith Alive Hospital and Dr. Chris would like to "thank you all for your prayers and support."
First, some background: On the 6th of November 2008,the Labor Room / Delivery Suite of Faith Alive was dedicated by staff and friends of Faith Alive Foundation. Similarly on the 8th of January 2009,the Chest Clinic (Out Patient, Consultation & Adherence Room, & Pharmacy) was also dedicated.
The great news: On January 9th, at about 8:15am, 18year old Veronica Ezekiel, an unbooked pre-natal case (could not afford this anywhere) came into Faith Alive in labor of her first pregnancy. At 2:05pm, she delivered a baby boy with the following details:
Weight: 3.1kg
Length: 45cm
Head Circumference: 53cm
APGAR Score: 9
This was the first delivery in one of the best delivery suites in the Plateau State and mother and child are doing great. This is the first childbirth in the last two years at Faith Alive Hospital and Dr. Chris would like to "thank you all for your prayers and support."
Friday, December 19, 2008
A Year of Patients
We have just received some updates as well as recent statistics from Dr. Chris at Faith Alive Hospital in Jos. Also, it appears that Dr. Chris, Mercy, his family, and the Faith Alive Hospital staff are all safe following the violence in Jos over the past few weeks. Below are the updated monthly patient visits to Faith Alive Hospital:
2007
January: 10,481
February: 12,378
March: 11,963
April: 13,978
May: 17,440 (state wide strike)
June: 10,749
July: 14,173
August: 11,998
September: 13,106
October: 11,287
November: 11,796
December: 11,769
2008
January: 14,365
February: 10,729
March: 11,233
2007
January: 10,481
February: 12,378
March: 11,963
April: 13,978
May: 17,440 (state wide strike)
June: 10,749
July: 14,173
August: 11,998
September: 13,106
October: 11,287
November: 11,796
December: 11,769
2008
January: 14,365
February: 10,729
March: 11,233
Monday, December 15, 2008
The Fruits of Advent
This past weekend marked the conclusion of the Giving Tree program at Nativity as well as the Whobilation event with Santa for the children of the community. Some remarks on both:
WHOBILATION: This annual event for the children of the Timonium community added a service component this year. It was geared primarily towards the children of the Jos and Abuja, Nigeria. At one of the stations, the hundreds of children participating in Whobilation made a craft ornament item for themselves as well as one for a child in Nigeria. In the past we have also done this at Nativity's Summer Spectacular program during the summer (these are the green bears which can be seen in many photos). The items made by these children will be taken to the children of Nigeria during our upcoming work next summer. These two programs have served as a great way to bring together the children of Nativity with the children of the communities in Jos and Abuja.
GIVING TREE PROGRAM: Through the Giving Tree Program at Nativity leading into Advent this December, Nativity : Nigeria has been blessed with a great outpouring of community support. Over 150 ornaments were taken by members of the community who provided monetary sponsorship for dozens of bags of food, vegetables, surgical supplies, school books and uniforms, antiretroviral medication, baby formula, and many other items. The program brought in over $4,000 which will be disbursed for these items. Also, two donors have come forward to both match the donations made by the community. This will help to fulfill tremendous needs in those communities of Nigeria. A listing is forthcoming of all of the items which we will be able to provide through this program. Also, we have taken care to provide presents for the children of the orphanage, Anawim Home, in Abuja for this Christmas.
Thank you all for your support and we look forward to seeing you this Christmastide.
WHOBILATION: This annual event for the children of the Timonium community added a service component this year. It was geared primarily towards the children of the Jos and Abuja, Nigeria. At one of the stations, the hundreds of children participating in Whobilation made a craft ornament item for themselves as well as one for a child in Nigeria. In the past we have also done this at Nativity's Summer Spectacular program during the summer (these are the green bears which can be seen in many photos). The items made by these children will be taken to the children of Nigeria during our upcoming work next summer. These two programs have served as a great way to bring together the children of Nativity with the children of the communities in Jos and Abuja.
GIVING TREE PROGRAM: Through the Giving Tree Program at Nativity leading into Advent this December, Nativity : Nigeria has been blessed with a great outpouring of community support. Over 150 ornaments were taken by members of the community who provided monetary sponsorship for dozens of bags of food, vegetables, surgical supplies, school books and uniforms, antiretroviral medication, baby formula, and many other items. The program brought in over $4,000 which will be disbursed for these items. Also, two donors have come forward to both match the donations made by the community. This will help to fulfill tremendous needs in those communities of Nigeria. A listing is forthcoming of all of the items which we will be able to provide through this program. Also, we have taken care to provide presents for the children of the orphanage, Anawim Home, in Abuja for this Christmas.
Thank you all for your support and we look forward to seeing you this Christmastide.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
World AIDS Day Support
December 1st traditionally commemorates World AIDS Day. Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of World AIDS Day, Starbucks, in parternship with (RED), will contribute 5 cents of every beverage purchased to The Global Fund on December 1st. Throughout the month of December they will also contribute 5 cents of every (RED) beverage purchased to the fund.
Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks remarked that "Since we announced our partnership with (RED) I have been honored by the enthusiasm of our partners and customers who recognize their daily visit to Starbucks will help save lives in Africa." Get out there and get yourselves some coffee for all of those late nights of gift wrapping, studying, and watching all of the Who's down in Whoville.
You can learn more about the Starbucks' event, (RED), and The Global Fund here:
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Starbucks-Holiday-Beverages-Turn-REDTM/story.aspx?guid=%7B6AFE9FA2-9404-4C50-B4CA-7B86FFD4B38E%7D
Tis the Season
Many of you have seen the Giving Trees which are now up in the McDonagh Pavillion at Nativity. Our annual holiday giving program provides outreach and support to hundreds of families and individuals in the Baltimore community, to our missions in Mississippi and Nigeria and to men and women serving in the U.S. Military. Pick an ornament off our Giving Trees in the McDonagh Pavilion starting November 22 and bring your present back to Nativity by December 7. In the case of the NATIVITY:NIGERIA, program you can donate lots of awesome things to both the Anawim Home and Faith Alive Hospital. There is something for everyone, including: money for food, surgical supplies, school uniforms, baby formula, and shoes. The beaded bracelets by which the ornaments are hanging were made by the women and children of the Anawim Home and are yours to keep. Thank you for your support of this awesome program.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Another Look
Thank you to all of those who came out and supported the NativityNigeria team this past weekend. We are grateful for your continued support and enthusiasm. Below are some upcoming events in which the NativityNigeria ministry is involved:
EXPERIENCE NIGHT: This upcoming Thursday, November 6th, at 7PM there will be an Experience Night at Nativity for anyone interested in gaining more information about the program. This includes what we have done in the past as well as what we are hoping to do in the future. We will discuss plans for future trips as well as how you can get involved here in Timonium. It is a great opportunity to further explore the ministry, ask lots of questions, and talk to current and past participants. This is open to families, friends, parishoners, inquiring minds, creative ideas, non - nativity members, pets, cousins, roommates, anyone, and everyone.
GIVING TREE: Beginning just before Thanksgiving you will see the annual Giving Tree program again appear at Nativity. The NativityNigeria program is heavily represented with over 150 different giving opportunities. The bracelets on which the ornaments are hanging were made by children and women at the Anawim Home in Abuja.
EXPERIENCE NIGHT: This upcoming Thursday, November 6th, at 7PM there will be an Experience Night at Nativity for anyone interested in gaining more information about the program. This includes what we have done in the past as well as what we are hoping to do in the future. We will discuss plans for future trips as well as how you can get involved here in Timonium. It is a great opportunity to further explore the ministry, ask lots of questions, and talk to current and past participants. This is open to families, friends, parishoners, inquiring minds, creative ideas, non - nativity members, pets, cousins, roommates, anyone, and everyone.
GIVING TREE: Beginning just before Thanksgiving you will see the annual Giving Tree program again appear at Nativity. The NativityNigeria program is heavily represented with over 150 different giving opportunities. The bracelets on which the ornaments are hanging were made by children and women at the Anawim Home in Abuja.
Again, thanks for all of your support and expect to see more stuff coming your way soon.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Experience with Us
On the weekend of Nov 1/2, there will be a 15 minute video presentation after each Mass at Church of the Nativity in Timonium. The presentation will take place in the East Pavilion and members of the team will be present to assist you if needed. Due to time contraints this will primarily be a viewing of the video in order to give inquiring minds an insight into what we have seen and experienced. However, on the evening of Nov 6th there will be an opportunity to ask questions, share stories, and gain more information about the program. There will be an "Experience Night" at 7PM on Nov 6th at Church of the Nativity in Timonium. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the program and the relationships that Nativity is forming with members of the Nigerian community. It is also a way for you to learn more about getting involved with this ministry in the future as well as our proposed trip next summer.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Return with Action
After a few weeks of planning, filming, editing, and meeting we have some huge new things on the horizon. First, there will be brief documentary like video which will be release on the weekend of Nov 1/2 documenting a variety of our experiences this past August. More details will follow about screening information. Additionally, on Nov 6 there will be an opportunity to meet with and discuss the program with past participants. This is a great time for anyone who is considering becoming involved with the ministry to ask questions and learn more information. This is not just for those thinking about traveling to Nigeria but those who want to get involved on any level. Also, the Nigeria program will again be making a strong appearance in the Christmas Giving program as well as in the Small Group and High School programs in the future. Stay tuned for more frequent updates.
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