A HUGE thank you goes to Dianne Wendt who has been with One Way International since the inception of our Colonial Hills Elementary Ministry. She was our first Teacher Encouragement Team Leader, worked with Kids Clubs at both Colonial Hills and Kerrybrook Apartments, and was always available to help get school supplies and Gifts of Love prepared for packing which was a week long, hour upon hour commitment for each event. She and her husband Stan, helped Homer in many “behind the scenes” needs and never said “No,” when we called her and said, “Dianne, can you do or
We will register students in late June and plan to purchase supplies on line this year. We invite you to participate in providing those supplies through a donation noted: “School Supplies.” Please prayerfully consider if that would be a way you could “enthusiastically serve the Lord,” knowing that “nothing you ever do for the Lord is useless.”
“So my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 New Living Translation
We had the wonderful opportunity of serving the entire staff of Colonial Hills Elementary a drive by pick up lunch provided by Bar-B-Q Station during Teacher Appreciation Week. It was well received and the staff went out of their way to thank us for the caring gesture.
“Thank you for this beautiful meal! Love you and miss you dearly!”
“Hi, today’s lunch was delicious! Not even a morsel was left. Chicken had a good taste—smoked—no need for BBQ sauce.”
“Thank you to all who made this possible! It was delicious and worth the drive!”
Thank you for your continued prayer and support of God’s work during this time. We are hoping you have stayed well from coronavirus issues as has One Way International staff. I have stayed in contact with school administration for options to minister to staff as the school year winds down and with the owner of Kerrybrook Apartments for any needs that arise which OWI can help with. We will not return to Colonial Hills this school year as a volunteer group either in Kids Club or as staff support for the school. Staff are not permitted on campus unless there is a real need and even then,
We just wanted to give you an update on One Way International. Staff and volunteers are staying home as all have been directed, however we have been in contact with the school principal, SAMM partners, and Kerrybrook management. They all know we are ready and willing to help or provide in any way we can. They just need to give the word.
I have been on the One Way International staff for almost 20 years.
We are grateful for the opportunity provided by One Way International to help some who wanted to learn English. Some came and then stopped. Some came and were sincerely interested in what they were learning in ESL class. One godly couple had pre-decided to be punctual, attend class each week, be excited and eagerly anticipate what they were going to learn. Both were so willing to keep working as long as necessary to accomplish the goal for that session. Jose often told me, “I really like this class because I need to learn English.