GIVING BACK
Somewhere within our human nature is the desire to do our part to make the world a better place for ourselves and for those who follow. Everyone has the craving but few actually fulfill it. Sometimes our negligence is due to the fact that we do not know how to make a difference.
I believe that making the world around us a better place is such a vital part of our lives that we must participate in it. Of each wedding package and portrait session that comes through the door, 10% will be forwarded to an organization that is making a difference. Here’s the cool part: You get to decide where that contribution goes! It may seem small in light of all the problems found around this vast globe, but every little bit counts.
Each of the four difference makers I have partnered with are stepping up and impacting their community for good. I have personally been involved with each organization and feel extremely confident that the contributions they receive will not be wasted. Take some time to view their websites and read their stories before you decide which group you wish to help.
The Difference Makers
The Barn
The Barn is a safe place youth can go to be with friends, relax, and just be themselves. The Barn exists to let each person who walks through the doors know that they are special, that someone cares about them, but most importantly that Jesus cares about them. The Barn's desire is to build positive relationships and share the most awesome relationship that is available, a relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Camp Reveal
Camp Reveal provides a week of free camping to children from low income families during the summer. The camp gives the children a break from their sometime violent environment and allows them for a short time to relax and just be kids! While at the camp for their week of free camping the children are involved in many activities: swimming, boating, nature walks, fishing, Challenge course, horseback rides, Bible studies, and chapel services. However the most important part of their free week at Camp Reveal is that they hear the gospel of Jesus Christ, many for the first time.
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Heart of Compassion
Heart of Compassion is an organization established for the purpose of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of Haiti. The vehicles chosen to accomplish this purpose are church planting, education and humanitarian aid. Heart of Compassion is committed to serving the Haitian people in these ways while exercising Godly stewardship and under the strict accountability to those who choose to partner with us through their support.
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Wordsower International
The purpose of Wordsower is to empower Liberians to be used by God for His purposes. We want Liberians to evangelize, disciple, become spiritual leaders and start Churches. We want a Church in every village of Liberia, for God’s glory. Their mission is to form a headquarters in each county seat. At a headquarters, a team will train and provide resources for Liberians. Those trained will be sent to villages. In the villages they will train, form Churches and assist others to do the same.
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