http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/ A collection of missions updates from various people around the world connected to Willow Park. Very interesting reading - to be sure! See what God is doing across the globe! Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:20:31 GMT en-us Copyright 2011 Willow Park Church http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/child-of-mine-update-nov-2011/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/child-of-mine-update-nov-2011/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:59:12 GMT Our update this month is an excerpt from Teresa Klassen’s Blog, “One Brown Leaf”. Teresa is one of our partners who recently visited both of our homes in India... To read more, download the November 2011 Child of Mine ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/crandall-family-update-nov-2011/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/crandall-family-update-nov-2011/ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:20:31 GMT Hello Friends! Greetings from The Crandall Five.It has been just over 3 weeks since we arrived here in Georgetown Penang Malaysia to complete our 2 month outreach with YWAM. After 9 months in Abbotsford, the passing of my Mom in June and the ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/message-from-shanti-niketan/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/message-from-shanti-niketan/ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:49:35 GMT We recently received this email from Shanti Niketan, one of the Child of Mine children's homes. Dear everyone at Willow Park Church,Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!Shanti Niketan family wants to say a BIG ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/india-update-october-25-2011/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/india-update-october-25-2011/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:32:41 GMT We now have a team of people, led by James Peters, on the ground in India working on projects to repair the Shanti Niketan Children's Home. Pastors Phil Collins, Glen Madden and Laurence East, as well as Child of Mine Director Brad Gay are ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/child-of-mine-update-oct-2011/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/child-of-mine-update-oct-2011/ Sun, 02 Oct 2011 04:17:10 GMT Three Amazing Years! Thank you Jesus! Thank you for bringing two children’s homes and two hundred children into our lives and hearts. We launched Child of Mine in September 2008, listening to God’s call on us to reach out and make ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/child-of-mine-update-feb-2011/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/child-of-mine-update-feb-2011/ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 23:34:33 GMT Our update this month comes from Wendy Stone. Wendy led the Christmas VBS Team to the Shanti Niketan Children’s Home this last December. To read more, download the February 2011 Child of Mine ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/thank-you-2010-india-vbs-team/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/thank-you-2010-india-vbs-team/ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 03:56:57 GMT Dear Everyone at Willow Park Church,Loving greetings in His name! It gives me immense joy to share with you our fabulous experience with the VBS team. They were so gracious, helpful and a source of blessing for our family. I have no words to ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/happy-new-year-from-india/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/happy-new-year-from-india/ Mon, 03 Jan 2011 06:04:59 GMT Keep up with the India VBS Team on their blog at willowparkmissionaries.com! Team members have been sharing stories, photos and videos along the ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/christmas-celebration-in-india/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/christmas-celebration-in-india/ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 03:52:20 GMT From Shanti Niketan Children's Home, where the Willow Park (Kelowna) VBS Team spent Christmas and New Year's:Dear all friends and Partners,Hope you had blessed and Christ centered Christmas.   We had fabulous time. I am really pleased ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/meet-the-india-vbs-team/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/meet-the-india-vbs-team/ Sat, 18 Dec 2010 04:34:08 GMT TRIP OVERVIEW On December 20, an eight member Vacation Bible School Christmas Team will depart for India for two and a half weeks. They will serve at the Shanti Niketan Children’s Home in Subathu with Child Of Mine. THE TEAM Please pray ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/child-of-mine-christmas-campaign/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/child-of-mine-christmas-campaign/ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:57:54 GMT The 2010 India Christmas VBS team heads out very soon on December 20 on their journey to Northern India to spend Christmas and New Year's with the children of the Shanti Niketan Children’s Home in Subathu. Although they won't ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/india-team-video-nov-1/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/india-team-video-nov-1/ Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:52:17 GMT A final video from the 2010 Construction Team in India. Happy viewi... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/india-team-update-october-30/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/india-team-update-october-30/ Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:45:41 GMT What a beautiful day today in India! James let us sleep in an hour so the drive to the children's home was a little later than usual and it was brighter so we could enjoy the majesty of this incredible hilly/moutainous country. We are wrapping ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/india-team-update-october-28/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/india-team-update-october-28/ Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:57:43 GMT I know it has been a few days since I've had the opportunity to write. Thank you all for upholding us in prayer, and please do not stop. Our days have been long and productive, and we are exhausted at the end of the day and falling into bed ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/videos-from-india-october-25/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/videos-from-india-october-25/ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 03:50:30 GMT Check out some videos from the Westside Team, the "other half" of the WPC Construction Team who are in India right now! Video from Tamara Video from Riley... For more videos, visit the Westside Church ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/india-team-update-october-21/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/india-team-update-october-21/ Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:47:04 GMT It has been an excellent but tiring day. We started the morning with devotions on Isaiah 43:10-13 and recognized two things: that we are His witnesses and our purpose here in India is not just to serve as we had laid out our expectations, but ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/india-team-video-october-21/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/india-team-video-october-21/ Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:47:04 GMT This video update just came in from Ben (Westside Church). It will give you an idea of what the 2010 Construction Team is doing on property of the Shanti Niketan home in Sabathu, India. Looks like the team has lots of hard work ahead!Please ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/india-team-video-shelley-oct-21/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/india-team-video-shelley-oct-21/ Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:47:04 GMT This video update just came in from Shelley, a member of the WPC Construction Team in India.Please continue to pray for the health and strength of this ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/india-team-update-october-20/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/india-team-update-october-20/ Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:47:04 GMT Hello WPC family! We had an incredible day in Delhi with Paul and Sue East, going to an indian clothing store and having an authentic meal. Delhi is noisy, big, driving is wild, and nothing like we've ever experienced before. We enjoyed our ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/child-of-mine-update-oct-2010/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/child-of-mine-update-oct-2010/ Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:27:46 GMT The combined Willow Park Church and Westside Church Construction Teams are now at the Shanti Niketan Children’s Home! They will be serving at the Home until November 2. Please keep them in your prayers!Next month we will be announcing the ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/mexico-missions-opportunity/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/mexico-missions-opportunity/ Sun, 17 Oct 2010 05:42:56 GMT You have the opportunity to join a missions team to Mexico this winter (December & January) to build a home for a family in need. For more info please contact Terry or Janet at 25... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/update-from-mizoram-india/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/update-from-mizoram-india/ Sat, 16 Oct 2010 04:59:42 GMT Pastor Laurie shares an update on the recent trip that Child of Mine representatives took to Mizoram, India to help raise support for the staff of the childrens' homes. He also reminds us to pray for the Construction Team arriving in India this ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/meet-the-construction-team/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/meet-the-construction-team/ Sat, 02 Oct 2010 02:41:37 GMT TRIP OVERVIEW On October 15, a ten member Construction Team will depart for India for three weeks. They will serve at the Shanti Niketan Children’s Home in Subathu with Child Of Mine. THE TEAM In addition to Pastor Laurence ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/meet-the-crandalls/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/meet-the-crandalls/ Mon, 20 Sep 2010 04:45:34 GMT Pray for the Crandall family. Stacy and Christie along with their three daughters, Brielle, Aliya and Chloe are off to YWAM Kona for Discipleship Training.  Pray that the Lord would prepare their hearts for learning, increase their ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/aylard-family-update-sept-2010/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/aylard-family-update-sept-2010/ Tue, 14 Sep 2010 04:40:30 GMT Pat is currently leading a 10 person team of architects, designers and engineers to Northern Uganda. Download their latest newsletter. Find out how you can pray for the Aylard family and keep updated on their African adventures on their ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/drumming-for-child-of-mine/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/drumming-for-child-of-mine/ Thu, 06 May 2010 21:15:54 GMT A message from Brad Gay, Director of Child Of Mine... Hi all: We need your prayers! A young man heading to India on the Willow Park trek/service team this June is more than halfway through his attempt to set a new endurance world record ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/child-of-mine-update-may-2010/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/child-of-mine-update-may-2010/ Sat, 01 May 2010 19:48:28 GMT We hope you are having a wonderful spring. We are happy to introduce you to 5 new children who have joined the Child of Mine Family. These 5 little ones have all been admitted to the Dar ul Fazl Children’s Home and are fully supported by ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/child-of-mine-update-jan-2010/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/child-of-mine-update-jan-2010/ Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:16:43 GMT Happy New Year from all of us at Child of Mine! We are excited for what God has in store for us in 2010. Both Child of Mine homes (Dar Ul Fazl and Shanti Niketan) will be admitting new children in the coming months. These children will be fully ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/india-trekking-team/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/india-trekking-team/ Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:16:43 GMT Get the Flash Player to see this video. // For more information on the India Trekking Team: Attend the info night on Jan. 15 [details] Read more [download info PDF] Apply [download application ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/new-years-greetings-from-india/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/new-years-greetings-from-india/ Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:15:19 GMT Hello everyone at Child Of Mine, Greetings to you in the Mighty name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas. We remembered you and prayed for you. We had a great time at Christmas. On Christmas eve, we ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/team-aylard-is-going-to-uganda/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/team-aylard-is-going-to-uganda/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:16:43 GMT Team Aylard is Pat, Kara, Jordan, Brenden, Cooper and Leah. They are working towards moving to Uganda, Africa to work with Engineering Ministries International (eMi). eMi is a non-profit Christian organization comprised of architects, ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/thank-you-wpc-kids/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/thank-you-wpc-kids/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:49:48 GMT THANK YOU from the Shanti Niketan Children's HomeDear Friends at Sunday School:Greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!We want to say a BIG THANK YOU for raising money for our Home.  Uncle James bought us computer ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/india-construction-team-09/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/india-construction-team-09/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:48:19 GMT Get the Flash Player to see this video. // You can get involved with these childrens' homes in India through Child of Mine, in two ways:GIVE:Partner with Child of Mine for as little as $25 or $50/month. Visit the Child of Mine web site ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/build-one-buy-one/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/build-one-buy-one/ Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:09:54 GMT http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/child-of-mine-summer-09/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/child-of-mine-summer-09/ Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:55:49 GMT Imagine living in a place where most people have never heard of the name 'Jesus'. What if God gave you a mission to raise the future leaders of the church in that place? Enjoy this incredible glimpse into the vision, work and mission of Child of ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/jonathan--meri-may-2009/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/jonathan--meri-may-2009/ Thu, 14 May 2009 21:25:51 GMT Hey EverybodyWell Meri and I have been officially travelled out. After more than a month and a half of being on the move we are looking forward to some time to settle down and rest. My temporary resident visa is approved and I no longer have to ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/jonathan--meri-april-2009/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/jonathan--meri-april-2009/ Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:22:43 GMT Hey EveryoneMeri and I have been very busy with trying to get a residence visa for me. The last 3 weeks we have been traveling from Makasar to Jakarta To Singapore. Finally we have made it back to Makasar just last night and are now headed back ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/jonathan--meri-march-2009/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/jonathan--meri-march-2009/ Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:32:09 GMT Hey EverybodyWell it is time for another newsletter. Meri and I have been very busy these past two months. Most of our time has been spent looking at land and figuring out what visa we should be applying for. As well we have been able to enjoy ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/thank-you-for-the-books/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/thank-you-for-the-books/ Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:10:11 GMT The following message was sent to us from Hmuni at the Shanti Niketan Children's Home in India. Warm greetings from Shanti Niketan family!I want to thank you and let you know that we have received 40 boxes of books on 6th of March, 2009.  ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/missions-now-on-chbc/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/missions-now-on-chbc/ Sat, 07 Mar 2009 21:23:25 GMT Get the Flash Player to see this ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/jonathan--meri-january-2009/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/jonathan--meri-january-2009/ Sat, 24 Jan 2009 03:40:20 GMT Hey EverybodyMeri and I are very happy to be starting another year here in Indonesia. We have seen God move in our lives and mission amazingly over the last year and look forward to seeing what God has in mind this year.As is traditional for a ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/video-child-of-mine-sponsorship/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/video-child-of-mine-sponsorship/ Sat, 13 Dec 2008 02:45:23 GMT Get the Flash Player to see this ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/jonathan--meri-december-2008/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/jonathan--meri-december-2008/ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:52:22 GMT Hey Everyone,Now that we have had time to sit down relax and go over the last month we wanted to send out a full update about our trip to India. Meri and I had an amazing time over the past month. God has used many experiences to speak to us and ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/god-answers-prayer-email-from-india/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/god-answers-prayer-email-from-india/ Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:45:44 GMT The following message was sent to us from Hmuni at the Shanti Niketan Children's Home in India. Dear co-workers in Christ,Warm greetings in the matchless name of our Lord Jesus Christ!It's been a dream come true for us. A few years back we ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/globally-minded-teens-write-books/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/globally-minded-teens-write-books/ Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:29:38 GMT DAVE AND BEN MacLean embarked on an odyssey a couple of years ago – which opened their eyes wide, gave them a global vision and prompted them to write books. That’s exactly what their parents, David and Anne, had in mind, when they ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/video-india-08-team-report-1/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/video-india-08-team-report-1/ Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:52:11 GMT Get the Flash Player to see this ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/jonathan--meri-october-2008/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/jonathan--meri-october-2008/ Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:12:05 GMT Hey EverybodyWell Meri and I have made it safe and sound to Toraja and have found a house to stay in. Right now we are in the middle of painting the house with the help of a Kings Kid's YWAM team in Toraja. We are very happy to be here and God ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/greetings-from-north-india/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/greetings-from-north-india/ Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:44:35 GMT Our VBS team of 8 young adults and one not so young adult (me) are experiencing the richness of God’s love for His children at Dar Ul Fazl- House of Grace; in Manali, and Shanti Niketan- House of Peace; in Subathu,both in the state of ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/greetings-from-north-india/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/greetings-from-north-india/ Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:08:50 GMT Our VBS team of 8 young adults and one not so young adult (me) are experiencing the richness of God’s love for His children at Dar Ul Fazl- House of Grace; in Manali, and Shanti Niketan- House of Peace; in Subathu,both in the state of ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/update-from-jonathan--meri-august/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/update-from-jonathan--meri-august/ Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:36:40 GMT Jonathan & Meri's August 2008 Newsletter Hey Everyone,Well time for another update of what God has been doing in our part of the world. The last three months have been filled with blessings and sorrows. But God has held us fast and helped ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/update-from-jonathan--meri/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/update-from-jonathan--meri/ Mon, 10 Mar 2008 02:31:53 GMT Hey Everybody Well it has been a while since I have sat down to write one of theses. Meri, Maria, Kezia, and I are doing well here in Bali. It is rainy season so it makes life a little more difficult than usual.  But having a car is a ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/california-dreamin/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/california-dreamin/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:15:02 GMT Did you know that in California it is illegal for a person to trip a horse for entertainment?! It is also illegal to set a mouse trap without a hunting license? Doesn’t that sound totally bizarre? If that doesn’t sound bizarre to you ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/merry-african-christmas/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/merry-african-christmas/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:32:03 GMT A big Zambian greeting to you, I'm so sorry for the lack of communication via email. When you don't have easy access to internet, computer etc it doesn't become a priority.....although that is no excuse. So I beg for your forgiveness! I ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/merry-christmas-from-india/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/merry-christmas-from-india/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:02:37 GMT Willow Park Church, Merry Christmas Willow Park! I bring to you the happiest of season greetings, and a small report of what has and is happening at Shanti Niketan Children’s Home in India.   As you may already know ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/garcia-christmas-letter/ http://www.willowparkchurch.com/missions-blog/garcia-christmas-letter/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:04:32 GMT Saludos WPC! Greetings in the name of the Lord! Wow! Time has gone past very fast this year! We Give thanks to God and to WPC for allowing us to serve here in his kingdom. In these two past months seven have given their life's to Jesus, ...