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Subject: Re: Any Suggestions You Might Have

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Date Posted: 07:47:12 12/02/01 Sun
In reply to: Justin Allen 's message, "Any Suggestions You Might Have" on 12:18:40 11/20/01 Tue

Hi Justin,

I'm going to forward your message to others for more input but as for coordinating the efforts, we've made frequent use of group emails and several helpers have stepped forward to take lead roles in various areas. Some have been 'parental' for the boys, others have kept us informed of needs by email updates, making phone calls, etc. The women's bible study group put together a plan to help the boys learn many domestic skills; house keeping, grocery shopping, cooking, etc. These women divided up into teams with their 'assignments' and made visits to the boys home on weekends for a period, until they were settled. Over time, a network of dedicated helpers seems to have emerged. We've been blessed with volunteers that are dedicated and communicate well to progress as far as we have - but not with God's help, of course.

- Larry

>April from Memphis told me of this website and I
>enjoyed it so much that I would like to enlist some
>advice from you. My church, Emmanuel United
>Methodist, in Memphis works with the guys from Sudan
>as well. However, we have been experiencing some
>cultural changes and communication difficulties over
>the last month or so. Do you all have any advice or
>suggestions that made it easier for you all to work
>with the guys? How have you coordinated your help?
>Any advice would be greatly appreciated. May God
>bless your church and your ministry with the guys.

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