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Gender
Female
Country (not County)
Northern Ireland
Occupation:
Medical Secretary
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Interests:
Fundraising for charity, reading, teaching line dancing, travelling, organising conferences, concerts etc.
My husband and I set up the Sunflowers Charity after a visit to India where we observed at first hand the poverty relief work being carried out by Martin and Beena (Martin is a pastor) and were very impressed by their dedication and very practical expression of love and care for the poor and underprivileged in their community. Out of the little they have they give everything.

The need in India is great as there is no official welfare system in place. This means it is common place to find children and widows living on the streets without the provision of basic human needs and being abused in many ways.

Martin & Beena have two orphanages, an outreach to people suffering with aids - giving food, medical care and shelter, providing uniforms etc to children in the local community so that they can attend school. We also hope to set up a home and place of safety for women who have been rescued from the sex trade and a hospice for those dying alone unwanted and unloved.

100% of all funds raised by Sunflower go to the Indian charity. We do not take anything for administration or running costs, we pay for things out of our own pocket. We have to date provided; food, bedding, cupboards, cooling fans, paint, washing machines, clothes, toys, school fees, school uniforms - books - footware, building maintenance etc. Yearly school fees and uniforms alone for just the two orphanages cost £2500 - $5000.

Because I have been unwell and unable to do what I normally do the children didn't get any toys last Christmas. I feel very bad and upset about that. The need is very great and the commission in the sight of God the Father is to visit, help and care for the widows and orphans in their affliction and need (James 1 v 27) If we don't who will?

We have also become involved with Toccata Musical Productions set up by a paediatrician who works in the neonatal unit here. This group of singers and musicians travel to areas of need and put on a wonderful very professional show. (the cast includes professional singers and musicians from the West End). They involve street children and orphans who get to take part in the show - can you imagine what that does to their self-esteem!!!! Toccata get no money and provide their own travelling expenses which Dr Paulraj attempts to raise through sponsorship. All monies raised go to the local charities in that area. Please check out their website.

Every blessing
Reta

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At 4:50pm on July 14, 2008, mary jamieson said…
BEAUTIFUL PICTURE LOOKS LIKE ISSY MY LITTEL GRANDAUGHTER WHEN SHE WAS LITTE A BUTIFLY LANDED ON MY HAND, AND I WAS TEACHING HER HOW TO TALK TO IT, AND NOT BE AFRAID, SHE MOVED TO AUSTRALIA LAST YEAR, WITH THE OTHER THREE GRANDCHILDREN AND MUM AND DAD I LOVE THE DEARLY,
At 4:22pm on July 14, 2008, mary jamieson said…
I USE TO WORK FOR BRITISH RED CROSS AND BEFORE THAT OXFAM, I FOUND THAT I WAS BLESSED BY GOD TO RAISE MONEY, I BECAME TOP OUT OF 300 SHOPS AND THE SENT THE TOPS BOSSES FROM LONDON TO FIND OUT HOW I WAS MAKING SO MUCH MONEY, I TOLD THEM I PRAYED AND WHEN I WAS SHORT OF ANYTHING THE LORD WOULD FILL THE SHOP ONE DAY I ASK FOR SHOES AND A SHOE SHOP HAD CLOSED DOWN AND I WAS GIVEN ALL THE SHOES, IN THE END MY STAFF WOULD SAY DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT, WHEN I WENT TO MANAGERS MEETINGS THEY WANTED ME TO SHARE SO ALL THE OTHER SHOPS WOULD MAKE MONEY, I TOLD THEM I PRAYED AND THEY SAID I COULD NOT SAY THAT, AND I REPYED IF I DONT HOUNOUR GOD HE WILL NOT HOUNOUR ME, THE BOSES THEN HELD A WHORSHIP MEETING IN MAGULL CHURCH ,PRAISE THE LORD, THEN WORD FOR WMCA, AND NOW I AM RETIRED AND WAS FEELING A BIT DOWN AND I HAD A PICTURE IN MY SPIRIT OF THE CHARITY SHOP IN THE LITTLE TOWN WERE I LIVE , SO I WENT WONDERIN WHY THE LORD DID NOT SEND ME TO THE ONE WERE MY FRIENDS WERE. THE GIRL REALLY NEEDED HELP AND THE SHOP WAS WHAT I CALLED CONSTAPTED AND NEEED A QUICK FIX TO GET IT GOING MONEY WAS LOW AND , SHE HAD JUST BECOME A CHRISTIAN AND WAS PRAYING FOR HELP . SO THATS WHERE I AM NOW, I WILL FIND MORE INFO ABOUT THE CHARITY FOR YOU WHEN I GO IN TMRW LOVE MARY
At 9:08am on July 14, 2008, mary jamieson said…
DEAR RETA, I HOPE THAT THE LORD WILL SUSTAIN YOU AND THAT THE HOLYSIRIT WILL BEGIN HIS WORK IN YOUR ILLNESS, I OFFER ANY HELP WHAT SO EVER I WORK AT THE MOMENT WITH A CHARITY FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE, MAINLY I HAVE A GIFT OF MAKING MONEY, THE MONEY GEOS TO WHOEVER THE TRUSTIES FEEL IT SHOULD AT THE TIME OF MEETINGS, IF I COULD HELP IN ANYWAY APART FROM PRAYER PLEASE LET ME KNOW MARY
At 7:52am on July 14, 2008, Mandy said…
Dear Reta; thanks for keeping up with me. I have not had the chance to be on the Net for some time. My husband had surgery last week and I was really busy taking care of him and other things to take care of.
The volnteer work I had done with Compassion, was absolutley an awesome experience. I will try to touch base with everyone again soom. Sorry for being away so long. Love in Jesus Christ
At 8:12am on June 13, 2008, Mandy said…
Dear Reta; welcome, and thank you for your confidence in me. It really does help me as I get close to the time, when I have the opportunity to speak with other individuals to make a difference to children all in the name of Jesus.
I see you work in the medical arena!. I do as well.
Blessings to you my dear friend. In Christ Jesus
At 8:50pm on June 12, 2008, Carla said…
Hi Reta,

Greetings and Blessings! This is Carla, one of TheNET moderators here. Welcome to this wonderful family of Jesus followers! We're glad you are here.

Please be sure to fill out your profile as completely as you can so that we can get to know you better. I have included a link to help you navigate around the site. . Please be sure to check out the Genesis Group and visit the Links for Growth forum for great tips on how to grow in Christ. Please be encouraged to check it out

Please also be encouraged to personalize your page by adding music, photos and videos. This is your personal space, made by you, for Him!

Once again, thanks for joining TheNET. I hope you make lots of good friends here and keep growing in the wisdom and knowledge of the Lord.

I look forward to getting to know you.
God Bless!
Carla/NET moderator
 
 
 

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