Erica and Patty Card visiting Guardians of Hope
with the Africa Christian Church & Schools
This past week, we wrapped up two weeks of meetings with the Guardians of Hope as we worked together in discerning the direction of the program in Africa. It was great to have Patty Card, the founder of Guardians of Hope, with us during this time of looking back over where the program has come from and ahead to consider how Guardians might respond to the ever changing challenges within the diverse communities where Canadian Baptist Ministries are serving.
Meeting with our CBM team mate, Ruth Munyao
the CBM Development Manager for Africa
We especially appreciate the input of Ruth Munyao who joined our team almost two years ago, when she came on to assist with CBM's projects with the Canadian International Developement Agency. Ruth's perspective and experience has been invaluable.
"I wanna Rock!"
On Friday evening, we said goodbye to Malcolm and Patty before they left for the airport the next day. Tristan, Emma and Ava put on a great show -- wigs and all -- as they danced, sang and air-guitared to the School of Rock soundtrack.
As it was Malcolm's birthday, we had a little party. We will miss Malcolm and Patty as they return to Canada. The Cards are retiring to Moncton, New Brunswick, where they will continue to share in the ministry of CBM within the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches.
Ava helping Malcolm with his birthday candles
Very neat pictures. Looks like you had fun. Hopefully the Cards will have a better trip to Moncton than Jerry his circled and flew bact to Toronto for the nights. We have had a least one storm a week here in Moncton. Today we are getting another one with lots of snow and wind.
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Jane