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TWO ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rudy and Kafi Carrasco, Harambee staff leaders, are expecting the fourth child this fall. They have opted for a change-of-pace for their growing family, and will hand over executive leadership of Harambee on July 1. The Harambee Board of Directors will conduct a national search for the new permanent executive director. Read the announcements.
NEEDS LIST
The following items are needed for our work around the Harambee campus. If you have an item in your possession that you would like to donate as an in-kind gift, we would be appreciative. A price is listed next to each item. You may go to a place like Home Depot and purchase the item for donation to Harambee, or you may make a contribution to cover the cost of the item. Questions about any of these items? Contact Henry at our office (tel 626 798-7431). Thank you for your consideration!
• Lawnmower ($350)
• String trimmer ($250)
• Handheld blower ($150)
• Refrigerator ($750 new)
• Freezer ($700 new)
• Tomato cages ($15 each; 30 needed)
• Toner cartridge: Toshiba eStudio 190p ($60)
• Toner cartridge: HP color LaserJet 2600n ($60 each)
• Toner cartridge: Xerox Workcenter XL 2130f ($130)
UPDATE ON VERA MAE PERKINS
Harambee co-founder Vera Mae Perkins has been in-and-out of the hospital with health issues. We received the following update from Elizabeth Perkins, her daughter: "[Vera Mae] has been in a rehab center for a week. She's begun to walk with a walker. The medical officials say she is the hardest working patient they have ever seen. Her spirit is high. She looks beautiful. She been asking the Lord for patience and He is giving it to her. Continue to pray for her full recovery." A brief bio of Mrs. Perkins is here. Further inquiries can be directed to the office of the John M. Perkins Foundation: (601) 354-1563.
PLANNING FOR SUMMER
Check out the following:
• Dates of the 2009 Harambee Summer Day Camp: Monday, June 29 - Friday, July 31 (five weeks)
• Service groups needed. Service groups that come for a week during the summer program are busy, needed, and have a memorable time! Check the calendar at the Harambee home page for available slots, then email Florence to inquire about scheduling your group. More information: Check out the Service Groups checklist page here.
• Thank you, L.A.U.P.! -- For the 25th consecutive year, Harambee will receive interns through Intervarsity's Los Angeles Urban Project. These college student interns will serve as teachers during our summer day camp.
CURRENT SERVICE GROUPS
We say "Thanks!" in advance to the following service groups scheduled to help out around Harambee:
• May 2: Christian Assembly of Eagle Rock (young adults)
• May 16: Glenkirk Presbyterian Church of Glendora (men's group)
• May 18-22: Center for Anabaptist Leadership (Bluffton College students)
• May 23-24: Mariners Church of Newport Beach (junior highers)
• May 30: First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena
• June 27: La Canada Presbyterian Church of La Canada (high schoolers)
• June 28-July 3: Presbyterian Church of the Master of Mission Viejo (high schoolers)
PAID URBAN MINISTRY INTERNSHIPS
Harambee is a field site for TechMission Corps (via Americorps) Interns. If you are interested in serving a paid and year-long Americorps internship at Harambee, get started at the TechMission Corps web site.
YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
...is needed. And appreciated.
A VERSE
"I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." Mark 10:15
and finally...
ALUMNI NEWS: JADE STEWART
Congratulations to Jade Stewart, Harambee Prep School class of 2003, who has been accepted to Howard University and other colleges. Jade is a senior at Mayfield School here in Pasadena and has made her family and the Harambee community proud!
THANK YOU
for your support
of Harambee Ministries!
Rodolpho Carrasco
Executive Director
