tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65096121801943749222024-03-13T04:43:12.667-07:00Strong MissionsBrookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008473291376351167noreply@blogger.comBlogger166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509612180194374922.post-9882821821177551092017-01-26T11:23:00.000-08:002017-01-26T11:23:27.918-08:00New Year - New FacesSome teams have had the pleasure of meeting her already, and others may have noticed a new name posting to the our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and blog.<br />
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We have an addition to the Strong Missions family and we officially to introduce Brianna Selch to all of you!<br />
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Bri has been a great addition to the team and many of our new and returning team leaders have been working with her to plan their trips this year! We could go on all day about Bri but instead I will let her do it:<br />
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">My name is Brianna
Selch and I am from Avon, Indiana.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since
2008, I have constantly felt God’s call for me to serve, and would not consider
a summer complete unless I went on a mission trip with my church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Throughout most of my high school career, I
hated the Spanish Language, but those feelings changed during my senior year,
when I began to love the language. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
strongly believe that God played a huge role in my change of heart toward the
language, knowing I would eventually move to Costa Rica and join the Strong
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earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish along with a Certificate in Latino
Studies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just a few months prior to
graduation, I came to Strong Missions for the first time with my home church,
Bartlett Chapel UMC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I quickly fell in
love with Costa Rica, as well as all of the opportunities that Strong Missions
offers to serve the community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
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Please Join us in Welcoming Bri Selch to the Strong Missions Staff!</div>
<br />Darryl Teskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798652271968703927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509612180194374922.post-36783909830663910272017-01-23T15:49:00.001-08:002017-01-23T15:49:45.708-08:00Personal Message from Charlie StrongYou may have seen it on Facebook but here is a personal message from Charlie about 2017.<br /><br />We really need help this year. We have two-thirds the work teams signed up we usually have at this time. This means we're cutting salaries and staff and we really don't want to have to cut the programs. We need to provide for the programs shown below plus the feeding and education programs in place. We currently serve 400 kids and there's so much more to do. $15 sponsors a kid in arts or sports for a month. $35 feeds a kid for a month. $30 provides a school scholarships for a kid for a month, and it's tax deductible. <a href="http://www.strongmissions.com/">www.strongmissions.com.</a> Thanks!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thank you for all your continued support. All of your prayers and donations go to support programs and children just like her!<br />
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"Strong (Missions) has left a mark on my life. It's something that I love, not only is there discipline there is fun, and also I thank Karla who supports us in dance, for being the person who not only taught me to dance but also believed in me and my team and it doesn't matter to be in the corner because we will always be part of something because we are a team.<br />
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Also, I want to tell Karla that not only do I see her as a teacher I see her as a great example because I see that she is a very good person and full of God. And with her I am going to laugh, cry and dance because it's this person that I love a lot and is very special to me.<br />
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Thanks to Strong (Missions) many children like me have benefited with the dance group and have achieved our dream of dancing. Thanks for helping me to achieve my greatest dream. I hope that all of the boys and girls take advantage of the great opportunities because in the world there are many talented children and in the future I hope I can help the boys and girls from all over the world and be a very good and talented person like them.<br />
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I thank you very much Strong (Missions) and Karla for being these people that have helped me believe in myself and the team and also I want to thank you for all of the great support and help. Thank you all for everything.<br />
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Fabiola Hernández Quesada"Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09670829134864217999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509612180194374922.post-20566159135655563612017-01-04T12:10:00.001-08:002017-01-04T12:10:20.538-08:00REMINDER: Intern Applications Due Jan 15thHello All,<br />
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Every year Strong Missions looks for energetic youth to come and spend the summer serving with us here in Costa Rica. This year is no different. If you are interested in hearing about an exciting opportunity to serve the people of Costa Rica through serving with Strong Missions please contact nick@strongmissions.com or reply to this email.<br />
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Look forward to hearing from you!Darryl Teskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798652271968703927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509612180194374922.post-89812535710517269222016-12-16T09:56:00.000-08:002016-12-16T09:56:08.705-08:00Merry Christmas from Strong Missions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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We at Strong Missions continue to be blessed by the love and support we receive from all of you and Christmas is no exception. Jesus truly is the reason for the season, and we have been blessed and honored to have several churches lift up Strong Missions as part of their special Christmas Offerings. </div>
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The outpouring of support has been nothing short of awe-inspiring and we are still receiving support to help Strong Missions finish the year financially. For more information on how to give please <a href="http://strongmissions.com/support/" target="_blank">click here</a>. </div>
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As a thank you to all those who have supported us in the past and continue to faithfully give of yourself financial, physically and spiritually, here is a quick update video!</div>
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Darryl Teskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798652271968703927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509612180194374922.post-32623862710891785412016-11-29T05:28:00.000-08:002016-11-29T05:28:01.460-08:00Giving Tuesday is Today - We need YOU!!!You have probably been alerted on social media and have friends or family participating in Giving Tuesday.<br />
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We have always been blessed by support from folks like yourselves and for the past couple of years, the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries has been doing a dollar for dollar match of donations given on #GivingTuesday.<br />
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Unfortunately, there were not able to continue with this trend in 2016, but that doesn't mean the need goes away. It means we need you more than ever.<br />
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Last year we we raised over $13,000 on Giving Tuesday and IF we can raise the same amount this year, it will allow us to continue our programming through January of next year.<br />
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Many pledges have been made, but due to many factors beyond our control, such as the Zika virus, Strong Missions still has a sizable deficit to make up to finish 2016.<br />
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Please consider going to <a href="http://www.strongmissions.com/support">www.strongmissions.com/support</a> and donating. No matter how you choose to support Strong Missions, via The Advance or the 501c3, your gift is 100% tax deductible and will go to support our programing!<br />
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Instead of focusing on what we are lacking, for Giving Tuesday we wanted to focus on all the blessings we have. <br />
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The empowered communities programming is undoubtedly a successful venture where we have seen results beyond anything we could have imagined. We see children receiving love and support that they are lacking in their lives, instilling confidence, discipline, and associating hard work with the pride that comes from practice, dedication, and a job well done.<br />
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More than that, we are seeing parental involvement grow, parents are also invested into these programs which creates a social support network within these communities that families didn't have access to before. To say the least, these programs are changing the hearts and minds of those involved. These groups are also doing presentations during parades and at their schools as well as participating in tournaments and competitions, further instilling pride in their performance and their community.<br />
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Every donation to Strong Missions Empowered Communities provides support to these programs, to building these communities, and to helping us continue to be a positive influence in the lives of these children and families.<br />
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There are many more pictures available <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/strongmissions/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1465585866803771" target="_blank">here on Facebook</a> but here is a quick glimpse of what your donations support:<br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">Feeding Programs:</u> Strong Missions continues to be dedicated to feeding children throughout Costa Rica who do not have access to a well-balanced nutritious meal at home.<br />
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Strong Missions has multiple Karate programs in communities around Costa Rica. Focusing on teamwork, discipline, and community, our students are competing in tournaments, winning medals, and there are even kids who have earned spots on the National Team as well as medals in the National Games. <br />
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Soccer is far and away the most popular sport in Costa Rica, and kids of all ages love to play. We have created a program outside of Alajuela offering a great program for at risk youth.<br />
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Dance continues to be a huge part of the Strong Missions Empowered Communities, with 2 dance teams in surrounding communities. Dancers participate in civic presentations as well as the National Student Art Festival each year.<br />
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Each and every one of these communities and these children are impacted by your support, your gifts, and your prayers. If you feel led to help out on Giving Tuesday, or any other day, we are always grateful for your support. Even the smallest of donations, combined with the support of others, adds up to big impacts,<br />
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It's that time of the year again, and we hope that so many of you will join us in our work during this time by donating to the Advance on Giving Tuesday in two weeks. All the info is below and if you have any other questions please let us know. Please note that funds will NOT be doubled by GBGM this year as it has been in the past.</div>
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Such donations will be used for feeding, education, youth intervention activities (arts and sports) and entrepreneurship for women. We really need your help to both maintain the 380 children we currently have in such programming and to add another 150 kids over the upcoming year. </div>
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The link to our advance page is below, please forgive the fact that it is out of date, the updates are currently under review and should be up soon. </div>
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The photos below were taken at a community dinner hosted by a group from High Point University in October</div>
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Dancers from our program in Carrillos</div>
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The month of June was very busy and flew by faster than we could have imagined. Here is a condensed version of all the happenings at Strong Missions!<br />
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We are really just kicking things off and have had some very generous donors raising about $5700. Still a long way to from the goal, but we know that God will provide as we continue our work. Thank you to all our supporters, we couldn't do it without you! For more information or to donate go here - http://strongmissions.com/2016capitalcampaign/</div>
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Howdy Folks! Charlie Strong here with some important news,
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Over the last 13 years many of you have seen Strong Missions
grow and change. We could not be more thankful for every single person that
believes in the work and offers their support through prayer and financial
support. Some of you remember our humble beginnings, with just a few teams each
year and Wilberth, one cook, and myself handling everything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Up to date we’ve hosted right at 6000 trip
participants and have brought almost 6 million dollars to the Costa Rican economy,
with a significant part used directly for the projects themselves. Now we’re
also searching out and applying for government and private grants for NGOs in
order to both improve and expand upon our programming and perhaps relieve our
individual donors a bit regarding the ongoing responsibility of supporting such
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As you all know, Strong Missions has purchased land to build
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Today we write to ask for your support once again on behalf
of those who have so much less than do we. Things continue to progress for our
work, but 2016 has had its share of challenges.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Zika virus has created a hysteria in the United States and this has
affected our team attendance. It is no secret that Strong Missions runs on the
time, energy and money donated by folks just like yourself. We understand that
group safety is of the utmost importance to you and traveling to a foreign country
always brings some risks with it. We will continue to be vigilant and
informative, but at this time, we do not see an imminent threat to our group
members. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Strong Missions has already lost 60 trip participants due to
concerns over Zika for the 2016 season. Though that means we have lost the
labor and a chance to share our mission and vision with these folks. It also
means that we have lost roughly $30,000 in our operations budget as well. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This deficit comes on top of a budget hole that already
existed due to building the Strong Missions center. Every spare penny is going
into the building to make sure that it is ready to host groups starting this
fall and even with the groups still coming this year and the beginning of 2017,
we are looking at a large deficit to finish phase 1.<o:p></o:p></div>
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All of this being said, I am writing you today to ask for
your prayers and for you to prayerfully consider financial support. Our needs
are 2 fold, and are as follows:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Operations</b> – The
lose of 2 large groups has left us with a deficit for the end of the year.
Barring the lose of any more groups we will be looking at a shortfall of about
$60,000. We now have a mortgage and the utilities that will need to be covered.
If we do not fill this budget hole, we will face the reality of cutting
salaries or laying off current staff in order to make ends meet. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Building Construction</b>
– The overall remaining budget for all of phase 1 is roughly $135,000, however,
for the purposes of this Capital funds drive we have set a goal of $70,000 to
get through 2016. Between material money from groups and this additional boost,
we should near completion of phase 1 by the end of the year. <o:p></o:p></div>
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For a full update on the land and to learn more about the
project go here – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Weta9sS8UE"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Strong Missions Permanent Home Video</span></a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- PLEASE NOTE: The budget presented in the
video was completed before the loss of these these teams and therefore has the
previous shortfall of $120,000. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In addition, you can see more pictures of the land and track
the progress here – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1305012882861071.1073741846.108849255810779&type=3"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Strong Missions Facebook Page</span></a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Capital Funds
Drive</u></b> <o:p></o:p></div>
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We know that with a fundraising goal of $130,000 we
certainly have our work cut out for us. But we also know that with your help we
will be able to not only reach this goal, but continue offering quality
programs for years to come.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For as many as 13 years you have faithfully supported the
endeavors of Strong Missions and we continue to be blessed by you financially
and spiritually. We send you our eternal thanks and love, and we appreciate
your concern for us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We promise to
remain faithful to the cause for decades to come.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Paz, Charlie<o:p></o:p></div>
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After years of perfecting these recipes, the Strong Missions Cookbook is finally available for purchase!<br />
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The cookbook contains 17 of our most popular recipes and all proceeds go to the Strong Missions Empowered Communities programs including feeding, education, dance, theater, and martial arts. </div>
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There are some folks that have asked about using this cookbook as a <b>fundraising opportunity</b> and we think that is a great idea. With that in mind, if you order <b><u>20 or more books they are $7/piece. </u></b>This also INCLUDES shipping and could be a great way to raise money for an upcoming trip or for your missions committee in general.<br />
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If you are interested in ordering cookbooks please place your order here - <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TN9Hpxjw72kRV0_IuXYr4vxYe5d4LAffS1SuSXhOz78/viewform" target="_blank">Cookbook Order Form</a> - and we will contact you with information about payment and delivery time. </div>
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For years, folks have come to enjoy the delicious freshly prepared food we serve at Strong Missions. Whether you are coming on a trip this summer, were just here, or haven't been in a couple of years these recipes will surely provide you with a little taste of Costa Rica. Provecho! </div>
Darryl Teskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798652271968703927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509612180194374922.post-71446349197448842472016-02-15T07:27:00.001-08:002016-02-15T07:27:20.252-08:00Strong Missions Video Update - Karate CampWe are trying something new here at Strong Missions. Instead of a written blog we are moving into some video updates to keep people informed.<br />
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In January, Strong Missions hosted a Karate Camp here at the Strong Missions Campus - follow this link for full details - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKiKGAfy-0c" target="_blank">Strong Missions Video Update - Karate Camp</a><br />
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In addition, we have posted more pictures on Facebook<a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1217605291601831.1073741842.108849255810779&type=1&l=20e92ed368" target="_blank"> HERE</a><br />
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AND last but not least, we received some local coverage here in Costa Rica on a local news blog - <a href="http://conozcagrecia.com/nuestro-canton/la-fundacion-que-hace-sonreir-a-ninos-de-escasos-recursos-en-grecia-4934/" target="_blank">Conozca Grecia Article</a> - Yes it is in Spanish but the article introduces Strong Missions and talks about how we help at risk youth with low resources.Darryl Teskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798652271968703927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509612180194374922.post-71239411100437937322015-12-24T08:33:00.003-08:002015-12-24T08:34:50.417-08:00Feliz Navidad 2015To all of you, we at Strong Missions pray that you have a safe and enjoyable Christmas and a very Happy New Year.<br />
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We wish you all the peace of Christ's blessings as you gather to celebrate His birth and whether near or far we know we are all brothers and sisters in Christ.<br />
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From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and God bless.Darryl Teskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798652271968703927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509612180194374922.post-83721565190224333612015-11-30T06:43:00.000-08:002015-11-30T06:57:36.500-08:00Giving Tuesday Starts at 12:01am CST TONIGHT!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The day has come! Tonight starting at 12:01am <u style="font-weight: bold;">Central Time</u> the General Board of Global Ministries through the United Methodist Church will begin matching donations dollar for dollar for the first $1 million in donations.<br />
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Because of folks like you, Strong Missions has been able to raise a around $20,000 on Giving Tuesday each of the past two years and we can't say thank you enough!<br />
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Large or small every gift from a generous heart has the ability to make double the impact on Giving Tuesday. To make sure and spread the love, GBGM has put in place individual matching limits of $2,500 per individual donation and $25,000 per project. We know that it is late, but because of the $1 million total matching limit only the early donations were matched the past two years.<br />
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So brew some extra coffee, or set your alarm for 11:50 central time and go to <a href="https://secure3.convio.net/gbgm/site/SPageNavigator/gbgm_donate.html?type=1001&project=3021552" target="_blank">THIS LINK</a> and submit your donation starting at 12:01 am Central Time.<br />
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If you have any questions feel free to email darryl@strongmissions.com<br />
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In addition, once your donation has been submitted to GBGM, please email darryl@strongmissions.com and let us know the amount of you sent in. We ask for this in an effort to track donations and make sure they get attributed correctly.<br />
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They are just simple words but your prayers and support continue to grow and we are eternally grateful for your generosity. So Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!<br />
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Wishing all God's blessings on your and your family as we enter the Advent Season.<br />
<br />Darryl Teskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798652271968703927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509612180194374922.post-88644951386918685232015-11-26T06:02:00.000-08:002015-11-26T06:02:09.254-08:00Happy ThanksgivingAs folks gather to enjoy family, fellowship, and give thanks for all God's blessings, the Strong Missions family has so many reasons to be thankful. God continues to bless us with your prayers and support and we know that we could not do any of our work without you.<br />
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As we sit around the table, bow our heads, give thanks, and pass the gravy we will also remember those across that world who may not know where their next meal is coming from or may feel isolated without the ability to gather with friends and family.<br />
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We are so thankful that God has blessed us with so much and we pray for love and blessings to your families on this day and for the future.<br />
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God bless and Happy Thanksgiving!Darryl Teskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798652271968703927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509612180194374922.post-54038861612015744062015-11-19T06:56:00.000-08:002015-11-19T06:57:43.563-08:00Internship ApplicationAcross the country the temperatures are dropping and folks are settling in for the winter. But here at Strong Missions we are already thinking about June, July, and August of 2016. Teams continue to sign up and we are looking at having a great year as groups across the country come to share of themselves and serve here in Costa Rica.<br />
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During these times we always need some additional hands and we are happy to announce that Strong Missions is now accepting applications for our 2016 Summer Interns.<br />
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If you are at least one year out of high school, have a working knowledge of Spanish and available for the months of June, July, and August we would love the opportunity to serve alongside you!<br />
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For more information or if you are interested in applying, please contact Darryl Teske at darryl@strongmissions.com<br />
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Applications will be due January 15th, 2016 and applicants will be notified no later than February 15th, 2016. We have limited positions, so make sure to get your applications in early.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02659047455225714463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509612180194374922.post-967204425960998932015-11-16T07:59:00.000-08:002015-11-16T07:59:47.381-08:00How to Turn $1 into $2 (SPOILER: It isn't magic)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Two short weeks from tomorrow, United Methodists
around the world will once again join together to Activate Love, Transform
Lives and Change the World by taking part in Giving Tuesday.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Last year on UMC #GivingTuesday, United Methodists
collectively raised $2.5 million online through The Advance. As always, when
you give through The Advance, 100 percent of your gift directly supports the
ministry you designate; overhead costs are covered through other channels.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">This year on Dec. 1, United Methodists once
again are invited to extend the spirit of giving thanks into the Advent season
by participating in UMC #GivingTuesday. Starting on Dec. 1, 2015 at 12:00am CST
every gift made online through The Advance to <a href="https://secure3.convio.net/gbgm/site/SPageNavigator/gbgm_donate.html?type=1001&project=3021552"><span style="color: #420178;">Strong Missions Loaves and Fishes</span></a> on will
be matched up to a maximum of $2,500 per individual gift and a maximum of
$25,000 per project. The Advance will be matching a total of $1
million worldwide. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Last year through your prayerful and generous
support, we raised over $17,000 which goes a long way in supporting all
the programming that we offer. Many of you stayed up until the middle of the
night to support us and we saw that faithfulness pay off as many of those
early donations were doubled! Again this year we expect a lot of traffic
and encourage you to donate as close to 12:00am CST as possible. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">As you prayerfully consider a donation, we
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Strong Missions has served the people of Costa Rica
since 2003 by providing resources and assistance to children and families in
at-risk areas. Now we are beginning the construction of our permanent
home in the mountains outside the Central Valley and expanding the program into
Nicaragua as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Strong Missions began feeding children in Los
Guido, Costa Rica, in 2006, and since that time the program has grown into
Loaves and Fishes, consisting of construction, feeding, education, and
extracurricular activities designed to provide basic needs and raise
self-esteem, build character, and enhance the level of academic work of program
participants. In addition, Loaves and Fishes financially supports local
pastors serving churches that cannot afford to pay a full salary.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Costa Rica and Nicaragua are also facing the same
challenges with drugs, poverty, and gangs as much of Central America. For this
reason we continue to implement feeding, education, and extracurricular
activities aimed at nurturing Central American youth. We are seeing great
benefits, including rising grades and changes in behavior. Some participants
even turn from gangs and drug use to participate in such programs. We are
blessed to have had students finish university studies and good jobs just after
and even been able to move out of the slums. We also have sports and arts
students winning local and national events, and even have students being
accepted onto national teams. We suspect that we will see many more
success stories in the lives of program recipients as the programs have more
time to grow, and as we open additional programs throughout the two countries.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">In addition to construction of churches, homes,
parks, schools, etc., Strong Missions’ currently provides the following
programs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><b>Feeding</b> – We provide 1 nutritious meal 5
days per week for children in poverty. We expect to feed 200 children per
day in 2016., and 700 per day by the end of 2018.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><b>Education</b> – GED programs are available for
teenagers and adults. Tutoring programs are available for children to
supplement public education. And although public education is free in
Costa Rica, there are many costs associated with attending school. These
include transportation, uniforms, supplies, etc. Strong Missions therefore
provides scholarships to students with little or no resources to help keep
these kids in school, rather than follow a trend to drop out at an early age to
assist with the household economy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><b>Sports and Performance/Fine Arts – </b>Various
sports and arts programs are in place and many more are being opened to teach
children and adolescents self-confidence, discipline, concentration, and
provide them positive role modeling through he instructors and parental boards
for each program. These programs also help to involve parents in the lives of
their children.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">We truly cannot thank you enough for your prayers
and support! As we enter into Thanksgiving, Strong Missions has so much to be
thankful for, without YOU these programs and the lives they are changing would
be drastically different. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">May God continue to bless you and your families!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">It is that time of year again, Giving Tuesday is only a month
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">Last year through your generous support we raised almost $20,000
on Giving Tuesday. This allowed us to
continue and expand our feeding, education, and extra curricular activities
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">This year, on December 1, United Methodists will join hands to
support the work of Advance projects and missionaries to transform lives on UMC
#GivingTuesday. Every gift made online through The Advance at </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">on Dec. 1, 2015 </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">will be matched up to $1 million.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">To give directly to Strong Missions follow this link - <a href="https://secure3.convio.net/gbgm/site/SPageNavigator/gbgm_donate.html?type=1001&project=3021552" target="_blank">Strong Missions Loaves and Fishes Advance</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">There is also a big change this year </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">UMC #GivingTuesday will be on Dec. 1, 2015, between 12:00 am and 11:59 pm CENTRAL TIME. This is 1am Eastern Time and will be 11pm Monday night Mountain Time and 10pm Pacfiic Time. Matching will not start until then, but also the matched donations usually go very quickly so please plan accordingly. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">I</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">f you are unsure what time 12am central time is where you live, you can follow this link to find out <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; text-indent: -0.25in;">Global Ministries will allocate
matching funds dollar for dollar up to the first $1 million in gifts to Advance
projects received online on Dec. 1, 2015, between 12:00 am and 11:59 pm Central
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">As always, we want to thank you for your generous support. If
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<!--EndFragment-->Darryl Teskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798652271968703927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509612180194374922.post-35037220811825748732015-10-02T10:18:00.001-07:002015-10-02T10:18:58.174-07:00We Got the Land!Hello all,<br />
<br />
It is official we have been approved, the papers are signed, and Strong Missions finally has a place to build our permanent home.<br />
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Here is a note from Charlie:<br />
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Howdy folks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Amen and
hallelujah!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The land has come through so
we’ll begin building our permanent home in just a few short weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ve already begun clearing coffee plants
for the entryway and the dining hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></blockquote>
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We do need more teams to help us, however, especially this
Fall/Winter/Spring, as there are just a few signed up for the first part of the
year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you find a good deal on airfare
(usually cheaper now during low season), we can usually set something up for
you with just a few days notice.</blockquote>
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Please join us in this endeavor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We accept individuals, couples and groups,
and we of course accept donations to pay for materials and local labor to work
in your absence. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></blockquote>
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It will cost us approximately 80K for the new building and
the entryway, of which we already have 25K.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In addition we’d like to raise 20K more for a large school bus to bring
more kids to our after school programming.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </blockquote>
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
Donation can be made to the 501(c)(3) Public Charity office
in Texas, and are tax exempt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please
contact us directly if you wish to donate and we will be happy to help!</blockquote>
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Thanks so much in advance, and God bless you for your
continued prayers and support.</blockquote>
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Paz, Charlie</blockquote>
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In addition, we want to make sure you see this video that was put together for us by Mark Shevy. The video - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlpiEd_EfEE" target="_blank">God Shows Up</a> - can be used as an informational and promotional video to help you build teams. Thank you again to Mark for all the hard work.</div>
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God is good and we hope to see you all in 2016!</div>
Darryl Teskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798652271968703927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509612180194374922.post-78869002954825194182015-09-23T09:00:00.002-07:002015-09-23T09:00:46.885-07:00Last Week to Take Advantage of the Great Coffee Deal<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Hello All,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Just a quick reminder that the great deal on Sircof Coffee expires one week from today! That is right, on October 1st the prices go back to normal and you will have missed this fantastic opportunity! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">As a reminder the deals are as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>If you order $50 or more and use coupon code "StrongBulk", we'll cut your price in HALF and give you FREE shipping (in the US) too.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Sadly, we can't offer 50% off on our subscriptions at this time. But we can give you FREE shipping anywhere in the US for any subscription $20 or more. Simply enter the coupon code "StrongDeals" at checkout.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Don't want to spend more than $50 or order a subscription? We totally understand and want to give you FREE shipping regardless. Enter "1StrongDeal" at checkout to let us pay for shipping.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Combine "StrongDeals" and "1StrongDeal" if you like!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>To recap:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>"StrongBulk" gives 50% off AND free shipping to anyone spending $50 or more BUT it doesn't apply to subscriptions.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">More information about Charitable Grounds <a href="http://www.charitablegrounds.com/" target="_blank">click here</a></span><br />
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Some concerns were expressed over the pricing of the Sircof Coffee the first time around. We at Strong Missions sat down with the Charitable Grounds folks to talk about opportunities we may have to address those concerns.<br />
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Here is a note from Chris about some special offers. These officers expire on October 1st, so we encourage you to take advantage now!<br />
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We heard you loud and clear: the prices are just too high! Well we don't want that to stop you from enjoying Marcos Oviedo's delicious coffee so we cooked up this deal:</div>
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If you order $50 or more and use coupon code "StrongBulk", we'll cut your price in HALF and give you FREE shipping (in the US) too.</div>
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Sadly, we can't offer 50% off on our subscriptions at this time. But we can give you FREE shipping anywhere in the US for any subscription $20 or more. Simply enter the coupon code "StrongDeals" at checkout.</div>
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Don't want to spend more than $50 or order a subscription? We totally understand and want to give you FREE shipping regardless. Enter "1StrongDeal" at checkout to let us pay for shipping.</div>
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"StrongBulk" gives 50% off AND free shipping to anyone spending $50 or more BUT it doesn't apply to subscriptions.</div>
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"StrongDeals" gives you FREE shipping to anywhere in the US for your subscription of $20 or more.</div>
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"1StrongDeal" gives you FREE shipping on non-subscription items for any size order.</div>
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Again, I want you to be able to share and enjoy Sircof coffee BUT we also need to do so sustainably. We truly appreciate anyone who decides to purchase from us. Thank you for supporting a small business that wants to do well and do good. With your help and God's providence, it's definitely possible.</div>
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Darryl Teskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798652271968703927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509612180194374922.post-44723172718915394482015-09-02T07:36:00.000-07:002015-09-03T07:23:48.048-07:00Registration now open for Nicaragua!Hello Strong Missions Friends and Family!<br />
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Registration to work with us in Nicaragua is OPEN!<br />
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We are very excited to announce the opening of a brand new branch of Strong Missions in Nicaragua! Starting this January, 2016, we will be very happy to welcome teams and/or individuals to partner with us in our new work there. Nicaragua is going to be a great opportunity to do some familiar, Strong Missions style work, but in a very different atmosphere than most of our volunteers have ever experienced in Costa Rica.<br />
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To start with, we will primarily be working on some projects to help improve public health in a community called Ochomogo, in the southwest part of the country. Ochomogo falls on the dividing line between two government districts and is therefore often ignored and lacks infrastructure. We plan to drill and install a large well in the community to provide the people with free and convenient access to clean drinking water for the first time. We will also be working on some home improvements for local families, like installation of concrete floors so that those families don't have to live on muddy, dirt floors, as many of them now do.<br />
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If you are interested in joining us in our work In Nicaragua anytime in 2016, please contact us at info@strongmissions.com to reserve your space on our calendar.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02659047455225714463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509612180194374922.post-37113356002793926532015-08-21T06:47:00.000-07:002015-08-21T06:47:13.631-07:00Dance Program Updates!<div class="MsoNormal">
In the summer of 2013 a team from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Holly-Springs-School-of-Dance/125806307544?fref=ts">Holly
Springs School of Dance</a> served with Strong Missions and ran a dance clinic
with local children. At the end of the week there was a recital where the kids
showed friends and family the results of all the hard work they had put in
during the week. To say the least, this dance clinic was a success and almost
immediately parents and students started asking when we would host the next
clinic.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Although Holly Springs didn’t know exactly when they were
going to be back, they too had an amazing experience and wanted to find a way
to continue reaching children through the art of dance. By the time Holly
Springs had left for the US they had come up with a plan to fundraise in order to
hire a full time teacher and start a dance class with kids here in the local
school.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Fast forward to 2015 and not only does Strong Missions
support a dance program with a great teacher, the kids have entered into a
competition!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Early August 2015 at the school in Carrillos the Dance Teams
that are supported by Strong Missions competed at the local level in the
“Festival Estudiantil de las Artes” which means The Student Art Festival. This
competition starts at the local level, and then moves on to the Canton, the
Province, and finally the National Level.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lots of great competitors turned out for the event and the
kids had a great time. Check out the pictures <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1119225411439820.1073741841.108849255810779&type=1&l=dccd4ddc51" target="_blank">HERE</a> and some videos <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=vb.108849255810779&type=2" target="_blank">HERE</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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We are proud to announce that two of the teams have advanced
from the local competition to the next level. These teams will be competing
again on September 24 with groups from all over the Canton of Poas!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Obviously, this program isn’t just about winning competitions
and as you can see from the pictures, the kids had a great time. Regardless of
the result, we are proud to support such a great group of kids coming together
and to share something positive to touch the lives of children. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Thank you again to the Holly Springs School of Dance and
everyone who continues to support our programming. Without your blessings this
program, as well as so many others, would not be possible.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Darryl Teskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798652271968703927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509612180194374922.post-57017910778843119572015-08-14T07:01:00.000-07:002015-08-14T07:02:55.197-07:00Sircof Coffee Now Available Direct to your Door!<div>
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We want to personally thank Marcos and Chris for all their hard work!<br />
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The Inaugural shipment is in and we are pleased to bring you <a href="http://charitablegrounds.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">charitablegrounds.com</a>, our brand new online store. Read the story and check out the shop. Try out a bag or two with a one-time purchase or sign up for a monthly subscription for convenience and best pricing.</div>
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Heads up! We're currently working to resolve an issue that limits you to one coffee subscription per checkout. Our vendor says our site will be upgraded within a few weeks to allow for multiple subscription purchases in a single checkout. In the mean time, simply make multiple purchases if you'd like more coffee from us delivered monthly for our best price. It's worth the extra minute or two, in our humble opinion!</div>
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Join us on our coffee adventure with a subscription and take 20% off any subscription product with this coupon code: "AUGSM20". Your monthly shipment will help support our mission partner and our startup business. We should taste the good together. Offer valid through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_822757503" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday, August 20st, 2015</span></span>. Cannot be combined with any other coupon.</div>
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Darryl Teskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798652271968703927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509612180194374922.post-15157221376636684272015-07-11T08:06:00.001-07:002015-07-11T08:06:42.221-07:00You Can Almost Smell the Coffee Brewing!Hello all, Charlie here!<div>
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As most of you know, we have been working for a while to be able to send Sircoff Coffee to the US. Strong Missions is proud to announce that we are almost there! We have been working with Chris Kellnor and Charitable Grounds to export this great tasting coffee directly to your door. I will let Chris introduce himself in his own words and don't forget to fill out the survey. Paz - Charlie</div>
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Hi, I'm Chris (the one in the very green picture). Two years ago I lead a trip to Strong Missions and it radically changed my life! After many prayers; hours of conversation with Charlie and all the other great folks at Strong Missions; many meetings with Marcos Oviedo and his family (our amazing coffee makers); and plenty of other preparation; our new venture - Charitable Grounds - is finally born! Not excited by that exclamation? Well maybe you'd be excited to <b>win coffee delivered to your door monthly for an entire year</b>. So keep reading...</div>
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Coffee directly serving the greatest good is our aim. Bringing Marcos' great coffee to the US and distributing it to churches and individuals is what we will do to start. But the <i>grounds </i>or basis for doing all this is old school <i>charity</i>: Jesus Christ's love for humankind! One way we do this is by cheerfully giving a tithe (10%) portion of our sales to Strong Missions to support their <a href="http://www.strongmissions.com/feedingeducation_program.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Loaves & Fishes ministry</a>. In turn, we hope you are blessed by the delicious coffee and stories of continued good work done through this new venture.</div>
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Before our very first shipment, we need to hear from you! <a href="http://goo.gl/forms/9iwV4IarGi" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Please fill out the following survey AND you can enter to win our Coffee Year Sweepstakes (click here)!</a> It's less than 10 questions and it will bless us tremendously if you do.</div>
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