Opportunity for You to Make a Difference

(Brady) My mommy is coming to visit!! In light of the fact that we will be here at least another three weeks, my Mom, JoAnn, has aceepted our invitation to come visit us in Ghana. We are very excited for several reasons – not the least of which is the fact that she can bring us more Kraft Easy Mac and Axe Deodorant. We are dangerously low on supplies of both!

The fact that we will have a visitor from the states, also gives you an opportunity to get involved. Several people have emailed or sent messages asking how they can send supplies to the orphanage. This is that chance to assure it gets to the right place! Rather than give material things, I am asking that you consider giving money for us to buy things for the orphanage. The US dollar goes a long way in Ghana, and I would love to stock up on things like Bibles, toys, food, cooking equipment, games, etc for the kids. The orphanage has specifically requested some better cooking utensils… and rightfully so! Please email me at Raanesb@aol.com if you would specifically like your donation to go to one area in particular (i.e. soccer balls, picture Bibles, Jeep Wrangler for the orphanage – think big!, etc.). This is your chance to show the love of Jesus Christ to someone who desperately lacks love from others!

So here’s the plan. If you live in Waynesboro, please get your donation to Reggie or Denise Palmer. If you are in Hattiesburg, please get your donation to Duane and JoAnn Raanes, or Adam and Jill Hodge. If you live anywhere else, you can mail your check to JoAnn at 187 Canebrake Blvd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. Between them, they will coordinate getting the money to JoAnn so she can bring it to Ghana. Once mom arrives we will go on a shopping spree and deliver the goodies to the kids. I can assure that every dollar will be spent wisely, and will go to address a specific need at the orphanage. We will take plenty of pictures and video to capture the reaction of the kids so that you can share in the joy as well!

JoAnn is planning to leave Thursday, July 8th, or the following Saturday, depending on her visa approval. If you need to write a check, please make it payable to JoAnn Raanes for ease.