Service Organizations
Group of 17 from North Carolina assisting The Harvest Foundation
Feb 25, 2009 - 8:04:33 PM

Everyone poses with their origami flowers that they made in craft time. Photo: Jen Fraser

Grand Bahama Island - The Harvest Foundation is a non-profit charity which exists to see the hungry fed, the hurting comforted, the uneducated given a hand up, and the poor profit. It exists to break the cycle of poverty.
 
Currently we are sponsoring a group of 17 from Ashville, North Carolina,  This group have come prepared with open hearts to teach and minister to the communities of Lewis Yard, Pinders Point and Hawksbill. The highlights of this week are to teach the residents, sewing, computer skills, arts and crafts, while combining Worship through Christian song, skits and music. A daily program of fellowship is a significant part of this week.
 
The Harvest Foundation wishes to thank the Church of the Good Shepard for allowing us the use of their facilities. Also the Presbyterian Kirk for it's organisation and leadership through support and volunteers.
 
The day begins at 9am and runs through until 5. Meals are supplied for all those who attend the daily sessions. Our arms are open in welcome to those who wish to be a part of this week of learning, growing and making new friends.

Our team is here from today Monday the 23rd February to Friday the 27th. Bring a smile on your face, an eagerness in your heart, and we will do the rest.
 
For more information please call 242-727-2009

SLIDESHOW: Mary Dean Beland helps a participant learn to sew, Ruthie Luse hands out supplies to make origami flowers during craft time, Ruthie Luse teaches bible class in Creole, Dick Cuyler juggles for the crowd at lunch, and The news crew interviews one of the students participating in the program. Photos by Jen Fraser

Mango grabs his keyboard to join John Linville on this guitar during an impromptu street jam. Photo: Jen Fraser

SLIDESHOW: Bill Lindner teaches students to use the computer, Dick Cuyler juggles as he invites some folks from the community to participate in classes, Melanie Wilkins outlines a young boy with chalk during structured playtime, and Bill Lindner leads worship music with the help of quite a few children participating in the program. Photos: Jen Fraser

Two students sew beads onto the bags they made during sewing class. Photo: Jen Fraser

Pastor Scott Kirkland gives a brief history of how he became involved at Lewis Yard. Photo: Jen Fraser

SLIDESHOW: A young boy enjoys a sucker handed out by the volunteers as they invite people to come, John Linville poses with two young ladies proud of their handy work from craft time, Yvette poses with her family whom have participated in the program. Photos: Jen Fraser

Photos by Jen Fraser - www.jenniferblake.net

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