http://www.givegrace.net Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:52:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The children we sponsor at Bethany Village often send us letters thanking us and updating us on their lives. Early this week we received 3 such letters, and we want to share their gratitude with you. "Dear Auburn, I send my love to you in Jesus' name. I have had a ... http://www.givegrace.net/general/letters-from-uganda/ The Grace Campus Leadership Initiative has been a blessing for all of us, bearing much fruit as we study, contemplate, and discuss truths about scripture, leadership, and and Church history. In the past  few weeks, we have spent notable amount of time studying the book of Leviticus through the lenses ... http://www.givegrace.net/general/the-gospel-according-to-leviticus/ I've been through three weeks of intensive culture and teacher training in Southern California and now i couldn't be more ready to get on that plane and get back to China. I'm leaving tomorrow, the 23rd, and will arrive in Beijing, China on the 24th. My classes are ... http://www.givegrace.net/general/leaving-for-china-finally/ While pancakes don't seem that revolutionary, even in terms of breakfast foods, they have helped bring the love of God into some of the darkest places of Auburn, Ala. As Love Is Free continues to feed the hungry Friday-night bar crowd, an ordinary breakfast food helps reshape the view of ... http://www.givegrace.net/general/love-is-free/       Meet the children that benefit from your investment and generosity. From left to right Sophia, Noah, and Maya are three of the orphans Give Grace sponsors at The Philip Hayden Foundation. Sophia just returned from having her double cleft lip surgery (this picture was taken before the operation), and she awaits ... http://www.givegrace.net/general/updates-from-philip-hayden/ Since moving to China in February it has been one of my dreams to visit the Philip Hayden Foundation near Beijing. When Give Grace launched last year we started sponsoring a handful of these beautiful Chinese kids and it was an unforgettable day when their pictures arrived to our ... http://www.givegrace.net/general/a-visit-to-the-philip-hayden-foundation/ Like many people, I have been struck by the overwhelming sense of tragedy in these countries. We have been faithful to pray for the millions of people affected by these natural disasters, confident God is at work within the hearts of many who are working amidst the rubble, destruction, and ... http://www.givegrace.net/general/china-myanmar-as-we-have-opportunity/  Give Grace year in review.This past Thursday was our last Encounter of the semester. We wrapped up 1 Corinthians with the challenge to remain IMMOVABLE from Him through all things. Matt spent some time thanking our volunteers and staff for all their hard work. We also commissioned our teams and ... http://www.givegrace.net/general/to-an-end/ -We have 2 new child sponsorships with Philip Hayden Foundation: Maya and Asa. Check out their bios at the China page.-We have partnered with Mocha Club in support of their Child Mothers Project. Uganda is replete with people who have lived in fear since the mid 80's. The Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), a rebel paramilitary group in Northern Uganda, has terrorized villages through raids ... http://www.givegrace.net/general/newness/ Grace Campus ventured into a partnership with Gallery Church of NYC this spring break for City Uprising.  50 Auburn students joined alongside with students across the nation and volunteers/church members from Gallery Church to take part in service projects, promoting events, and worship. Monday the students worked with a local government ... http://www.givegrace.net/general/gcm-in-nyc/