We loaded up the truck early and was able to set up before the crowds arrived. Three of us took turns minding the table. We did not sell a lot, but we did break even, as we had to rent space to sell.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Selling our Saa Paper products at the German School Sale
On Saturday the 12th of February, Rainbow Tree, (those in Philokalia who produce Saa Paper products as a way to earn a living) sold our bags, cards, picture frames.
We loaded up the truck early and was able to set up before the crowds arrived. Three of us took turns minding the table. We did not sell a lot, but we did break even, as we had to rent space to sell.
The roses were made by a lady in the village near our land. She has been affected by AIDS. Her daughter died of AIDS as has others in her family. She came by to talk to our saa paper workers and asked if she could have our scrap paper. We gladly gave her all she wanted. She took the scraps home and made beautiful paper roses with them. She brought them to us before we went to the sale, and asked us if we would take them with us. She was happy to make about 10 cents a rose. We told her we were sure they were worth more than that! We sold them for 30 cents a rose. We were able to bring back to her about 10 dollars (American), to help her with her income. she was thrilled!!! We were happy to support her, and hope that we can continue to provide her with supplies and avenues for selling them.
We loaded up the truck early and was able to set up before the crowds arrived. Three of us took turns minding the table. We did not sell a lot, but we did break even, as we had to rent space to sell.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Sunday morning
- Prawit is leading communion around the table
- Reading of the Scripture
- Auntie Laa has been friends with Philokalia for many years, but now that we are meeting closer to her house, she enjoys coming on Sunday mornings.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Another week at Philokalia
Its been an interesting week here at Philokalia.
We have been discussing about how difficult is has been to keep up with the plants and trees that have been planted. Its a big job keeping everything watered and weeded.(we are in dry season now) We came up with a plan to have individuals and families choose the trees and plants they want to be responsible for, and then they will be watering and weeding these trees all year. This was announced during announcement time on Sunday during the service. After church found individuals and families claiming their sections, weeding and watering their trees with much enthusiasm. This will help our community to feel ownership of the land, and play a big part in its success in the future.
Today Jerry and Prawit are going out to find someone to dig our well at the land so our water supply will be plentiful as we begin to add housing and families living at the center.
Our Saa Paper project continues to work on spring designs and making gift bags for spring and summer. Update on Cartoon.... Cartoon has done well after her burn, and there is no infection.
Muay is a young girl from a near by village that comes to help the saa paper group after she comes home from school. She showed me some of her designs on Sunday.They are pretty good for her first try. She is 13 years old, and has been coming to the Sunday services since we moved out near her home. She loves working with the saa paper also. Please pray for Muay as she hears the Good News for the first time.
We are still experiencing cool weather, and there are a lot of colds and flu going around. We had good attendance on Sunday, but a few are still home getting over their illnesses. Especially pray for Iet. She has been having stomach problems for the past 2 months.
Thanks again for your interest in Philokalia. If there is information you would like, or a subject matter you would like me to address on this site, please make your request known!
We have been discussing about how difficult is has been to keep up with the plants and trees that have been planted. Its a big job keeping everything watered and weeded.(we are in dry season now) We came up with a plan to have individuals and families choose the trees and plants they want to be responsible for, and then they will be watering and weeding these trees all year. This was announced during announcement time on Sunday during the service. After church found individuals and families claiming their sections, weeding and watering their trees with much enthusiasm. This will help our community to feel ownership of the land, and play a big part in its success in the future.
Today Jerry and Prawit are going out to find someone to dig our well at the land so our water supply will be plentiful as we begin to add housing and families living at the center.
Our Saa Paper project continues to work on spring designs and making gift bags for spring and summer. Update on Cartoon.... Cartoon has done well after her burn, and there is no infection.
Muay is a young girl from a near by village that comes to help the saa paper group after she comes home from school. She showed me some of her designs on Sunday.They are pretty good for her first try. She is 13 years old, and has been coming to the Sunday services since we moved out near her home. She loves working with the saa paper also. Please pray for Muay as she hears the Good News for the first time.
We are still experiencing cool weather, and there are a lot of colds and flu going around. We had good attendance on Sunday, but a few are still home getting over their illnesses. Especially pray for Iet. She has been having stomach problems for the past 2 months.
Thanks again for your interest in Philokalia. If there is information you would like, or a subject matter you would like me to address on this site, please make your request known!
Monday, January 10, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
The weather has been really strange for this time of year, and has caused a lot of sickness. It is warmer than usual, overcast and humid, and the sky has a weird cast to it. Lots of people are sick. Thai people always blame sickness on the change in weather, but this time I think they are close to the mark!
That said, we had a nice turnout Sunday for our worship service. We had five out sick, with various stomach and cold issues, but we had four visitors who are not regulars, attend... which was nice.
Please pray for Cartoon. She is the 2 year old granddaughter of Oley, one of our Saa paper workers. She received 3rd degree burns on her hand Sunday evening when her mother was boiling water to bathe her. Cartoon stayed over night in the hospital Sunday evening but we hope to hear news this evening that she has been released.
The saa paper group are busy designing new cards and bags for our Spring line. We hope to mail a box to the States by the end of January to make them available by the end of February. By the way, if you would like to order hand made cards or gift bags, write to Adele at spurgina@hotmail.com. We have some nice Valentine cards!
We had our planning meeting for the year this morning. To be continued tomorrow morning. The plans for this coming year are shaping up nicely, and we are excited about the possibilities ahead of us.
Thank you for your interest and support. If you have any questions or would like to make any comments about the work, please respond!!! God Bless!!!
That said, we had a nice turnout Sunday for our worship service. We had five out sick, with various stomach and cold issues, but we had four visitors who are not regulars, attend... which was nice.
Please pray for Cartoon. She is the 2 year old granddaughter of Oley, one of our Saa paper workers. She received 3rd degree burns on her hand Sunday evening when her mother was boiling water to bathe her. Cartoon stayed over night in the hospital Sunday evening but we hope to hear news this evening that she has been released.
The saa paper group are busy designing new cards and bags for our Spring line. We hope to mail a box to the States by the end of January to make them available by the end of February. By the way, if you would like to order hand made cards or gift bags, write to Adele at spurgina@hotmail.com. We have some nice Valentine cards!
We had our planning meeting for the year this morning. To be continued tomorrow morning. The plans for this coming year are shaping up nicely, and we are excited about the possibilities ahead of us.
Thank you for your interest and support. If you have any questions or would like to make any comments about the work, please respond!!! God Bless!!!
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