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One Hope Asia Pacific Country Leaders at a Pebbles and Stones training held in Bangkok 2015
Dear (Contact First Name),
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"The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea." - Habakkuk 2:14.
In 2015 Pebbles and Stones
continued to develop new teaching materials and counted it a privilege to have sent our curriculum to India, Guinea, Kenya, Ghana, Japan, Zimbabwe, Canada, Uganda, and throughout the United States. We conducted trainings throughout Asia and in the US. Teams from the US trainings taught children in Guatemala and India.
This month my husband Dan and I will be attending One Hope's annual Hope Celebration where we will connect with leaders from many countries and encourage one another in the work of the Lord. Last year, as a result of the ongoing partnership between Pebbles and Stones and One Hope, over 243,600 children in seven countries were reached through the 17
Stories
curriculum.
Thank you for making it possible for us to do our part in covering the earth with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord.
Blessings!
Kathleen Trock-Molhoek, founder of Pebbles and Stones
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A Love for West Michigan
United in Christ Ministries in the Black Hills area of Grand Rapids, Michigan meets the needs of local children in a variety of ways. One of these ways is by partnering with local churches and ministries to bring sound Biblical teaching to the students.
This winter, Pebbles and Stones has been privileged to teach our 17 Stories curriculum on Wednesday nights. Beginning in Genesis, the series uses our unique storytelling approach to guide participants through the major events of the Bible. A number of the children have had incredible insights about God and their relationship with Him.
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Reaching Asia with the Good News
Last year more than 400 leaders from 19 countries were trained to use the Pebbles and Stones ministry model to bring the generations together in their communities. This year, one of those leaders is using our 17 Stories curriculum and plans on reaching 800,000 children in his restricted country!
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Young people in Bikeke, like Anna
(pictured with Sara Hoffman)
will benefit from the nutrition of eggs,
and her community will benefit
from the commerce.
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Through a generous donation from local students in West Michigan, Pebbles and Stones has already raised nearly half the money needed to fund this project. Will you help us raise the additional $1500- while the US dollar is strong and can go so far?
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Spotlight on Africa: Sustainable
Project Opportunity
In addition to training and curriculum, Pebbles and Stones provides on-going monthly support for our groups meeting in Liberia, Namibia and Kenya. This financial gift provides a much needed meal for each person during their weekly Pebbles and Stones meeting. We are looking for ways to help communities such as these to become financially independent.
We are excited to share about a new opportunity to continue sowing into Bikeke, Kenya where more than 250 pastors and leaders attended a Pebbles and Stones training in December 2014. After two successful agricultural ventures with local vegetables, the Bikeke Pastors Association hopes to begin a chicken project.
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Do You Recognize this Picture?
If you recognize this journal page, you might remember the story of a life-changing moment in the heart of a young boy in Mexico during a Pebbles and Stones meeting.
"Is this fish me?" asked Eduardo.
"Yes, it is you. I want you to follow me even if it seems like your friends aren't." Eduardo heard from within.
Now, some twenty years later, Eduardo continues to follow God.
Please join us in prayer. Our next Pebbles and Stones training in Mexico will be happening this spring. For more information email us at info@pebblesandstones.com and watch our Facebook page for updates.
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Pebbles and Stones Training
What
: Learn how you can implement the
Pebbles and Stones ministry model
in your church, home, school or
neighborhood.
When:
April 30, 2016
Where
: Impact Church
1069 Lincoln Lake
Lowell, MI
Time:
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
A light lunch will be provided.
For more information or to RSVP for the free training, email info@pebblesandstones.com or sign-up online at
www.pebblesandstones.com
The Pebbles and Stones teaching model is a simple yet effective, Bible-focused way to simultaneous instruct a variety of age groups through our unique story-telling method. E
ach Pebbles and Stones gathering helps participants draw closer to God through listening, journalling, sharing and then praying for one another.
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Shop to Support Pebbles and Stones
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Help support the ministry of Pebbles and Stones by doing your online shopping through iMyne. Through iMyne, you can purchase your products online at a large number of stores (including Amazon, Nordstrom, Target, Home Depot and many more) and iMyne will pay you and/or Pebbles and Stones a rebate of 1% to 4%, depending on the store or the product. When you get the rebate yourself and name Pebbles and Stones as your charity, Pebbles and Stones will get a rebate equal to 10% of your rebate. OR, you can elect to have Pebbles and Stones receive both rebates.
Go to
iMyne.com and sign up -- it is an quick and easy process. After you have signed up, purchasing is simple. Go to the iMyne website, click on "shop" and then select the store.
From there it is the same as shopping on the store's website. If you use Chrome or Firefox as your browser, you can add an icon for iMyne to go directly to most store websites and then click on the icon. For Amazon, you'll still need to start your shopping at iMyne.com.
Click here to a view a short video about shopping with iMyne.
Thank you for taking the time to shop through iMyne and helping us to continue to share the Gospel with children and adults around the world.
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