Handchimes for Labrador
Update on Michael Tesh
(4/9)... Michael has arrived safe in Africa!! He arrived in Mombasa around midnight Wednesday (4/9). He is tired, but all of our prayers got him there. He got all his luggage and did not have one glitch. Every flight was on time. Ceci is so happy to have him home. He is staying in Mombasa for a couple of days with Ceci. He will be back to the orphanage on Saturday morning. Then the work begins again. God Bless everyone for the prayers and support.
Update on Michael Tesh (3/25)... Dear Calvary, Thank you for inviting me to talk with you about Ray of Hope. Thank you for all of your support. I'll keep you updated on how things are going. Thank you for keeping us in your prayers. Michael & Cecilia & Donna Tesh, along with two 2007 Kenya Team members, visited Calvary Moravian on Sunday evening. It was an evening of incredible stories, pictures, and passion about his orphanage in Kenya. People attending were deeply moved when hearing how the children he cares for, are actually "spoiled" compared to other Kenyan children. They have 2 meals a day, share the water-toting responsibilities, wash their own clothes, get to and from school on their own through the jungle (usually running for an hour). They are happy thankful children because they know the love of Jesus in their lives.
Glenna Tasedan is pastoring 6 months in the Labrador Province beginning January 2009 and will be carrying a 2-Octave Malmark handchime
set to begin handchime groups within the Moravian congregations. Handchimes are the perfect percussive instrument to learn when few instruments
are to be had as they lend themselves to all levels of musical skill and players can quickly succeed. They are affordable and produce
some of the most heavenly sounds.
Sponsor a handchime as an individual, class, or committee - $50.00 per chime (includes shipping and is tax deductible).
Checks can be made to Board of World Missions with "Labrador Handchimes" written in the memo and can be given to Glenna Tasedan or mailed to: 1021 Center St., P.O. Box 1245, Bethleham, PA, 18016-1245.
Sponsor a handchime as an individual, class, or committee - $50.00 per chime (includes shipping and is tax deductible).
Checks can be made to Board of World Missions with "Labrador Handchimes" written in the memo and can be given to Glenna Tasedan or mailed to: 1021 Center St., P.O. Box 1245, Bethleham, PA, 18016-1245.
Update from Glenna Tasedan:
Savior of the world, open the eyes of all people that they might see you and know you. May men and women from all classes, races, and nations unite in loving and worshiping you. All Glory to You.
Savior of the world, open the eyes of all people that they might see you and know you. May men and women from all classes, races, and nations unite in loving and worshiping you. All Glory to You.
As invited Director of
the Labrador Moravian Youth Camp 2008 at Gosling Lake, it was an honor
and a great pleasure to have the opportunity to not only experience
Labrador again, but to work/play with the youth of Labrador. It is with
great joy that I share a brief overview of the Labrador experience with
you; thanking you all who have been an integral part of this mission
through your prayers, handwork, financial and other important support.
The small contingency from the U.S. included myself, and Bishop Sam
Gray as co-director of the Music Workshop. The Gosling Lake camping
experience for Labrador youth 13 to 15 years of age was an
experience critically necessary to the youth of Labrador in order to
build a healthier and stronger generation as well as building future
servants of Christ in Labrador. This year's camping experience,
myfaithspace.com, was
implemented with the purpose of increasing understanding of the
Gospel of Jesus Christ, and
presenting Christ within a culture (online) the kids are daily
engaged in. Each day was packed with thoughtful
activity, fun, and food from 8:30 am to 11:00 pm. Wednesday was a
day exploring the Inukitut heritage with a trip to Northwest River
followed by Inuit games and music and the drum dancing.
Big thanks to members and Sunday School classes at Calvary
Moravian Church for digital cameras used during this week as a
special daily project. The kids captured all the week events;
showing their individual personalities and humor. A huge hit to
camp this year was the construction of Cornhole ramps by the
faithful friends of the HVGB Moravian church. Thanks to Anne
Seippel who made 25 lbs. of cornhole bags for the game. Just about
all in camp participated in it and several "mini-tournaments" took
place. Another neat addition to camp this year was a beautiful
prayer quilt constructed by Bonnie Landreth. We dedicated the quilt
early in the week and the kids used the 'strings' on the quilt to
offer prayers of any kind during their own time - and on the last
evening, the kids were commissioned to 'Go' out into the world and
share the Good News and placed their handprint on the quilt. The
quilt is presently being dedicated at the HVGB Moravian Church as a
youth prayer ministry where all can offer prayers for the Labrador
youth as well as youth around the world.
It was an honor and a true pleasure to build relationships with the
youth, and by listening and watching their interactions, one begins
to get to know their individual communities and understand the
uniqueness of their daily lives a little better. It was clear God
was working in all things during this week. These youth come
to camp for fun, building relationships, and seeing friends, and
clearly look to Gosling Lake as a 'safe place' outside their home.
Gosling Lake is a precious facility which God has embraced for His
work and I am privileged and thankful for being a part of it.
I was invited to visit the northern-most community of Nain for
possibly future ministry, got to meet with the Elders and attend 2
worship services; one in Inuktitut, the other in English - all
liturgy and a wondrous joy to participate in. The chicken soup
on the cold rainy afternoon was outstanding.
From there, I took a totally scenic flight south over the coast,
viewing a lot of icebergs, to the community of Hopedale to begin the
1st (hopefully annual) Moravian Music Workshop. Bishop Sam and
I were totally humbled by all of the talents that came together to
make this week happen. Youth participated from all of the Labrador
communities and musicians came, as well as the Moravian
music archivist/pianist from St. Johns, New Foundland. It was a
joyful week where singing, drum dancing, instrument playing,
throat-singing, a community softball game, a most beautiful fishing
day on the 'high seas', culminated in a musical performance by
all. Many, many thanks go to New Philadelphia Moravian for their lending of two octaves of hand chimes. The youth of both camps
were able to experience making music with them for the first time
and the communities were amazed by their new talents.
Finally, I thank you from my full heart for the opportunity to serve
Christ in Labrador. Please call if you wish a demonstration of
throat-singing along with a PowerPoint presentation of this mission
(I might even share the big bear story or about the big fish that
got away story), or wish to be a continued part of this ministry
early next year. Labrador sings with beauty in amazing ways - and
Christ is the conductor.
With the bless-ed love of Christ; His humbled servant,
glenna
Glenna J. Tasedan
Glenna J. Tasedan
Intern, Moravian Board of World Mission, Southern Province
336-922-6762
336-416-4532
Pictured Below: Drying fish at the cabin in Adlartok north of Hopedale
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Update on Michael Tesh (June 2008)... The first news is very exciting. Ceci is pregnant. She is having a lot of trouble. She has been in the hospital 3 times. Once for dehydration, once for Malaria, and then she had problems with her ulcer. We decided to announce this because we need lots of prayers. She is trying to follow all the doctors' directions, but it has been difficult, because she is staying so sick. If things go well, we are planning on buying 3 baby beds. We still are planning on starting the baby ministry. We will have 3 blessings, Two orphan babies and then our baby. We are trusting God to take care of us. We had a Bible camp on May 24. One hundred children were there. Spreading God's word is such a joy. These children are receiving good nourishment both physically and spiritually. The chickens are growing and doing well. They are beginning to get a little noisy. The children are doing well in school. Several of them will be graduating from primary school in December. We are beginning to look for a high school for them. The children are Dickson, Bibi and Faridah. Please pray for them. This last year is very tough. God Bless everyone and we all send greetings to all of you!! |
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Michael & Cecilia |
Update on Michael Tesh (3/25)... Dear Calvary, Thank you for inviting me to talk with you about Ray of Hope. Thank you for all of your support. I'll keep you updated on how things are going. Thank you for keeping us in your prayers. Michael & Cecilia & Donna Tesh, along with two 2007 Kenya Team members, visited Calvary Moravian on Sunday evening. It was an evening of incredible stories, pictures, and passion about his orphanage in Kenya. People attending were deeply moved when hearing how the children he cares for, are actually "spoiled" compared to other Kenyan children. They have 2 meals a day, share the water-toting responsibilities, wash their own clothes, get to and from school on their own through the jungle (usually running for an hour). They are happy thankful children because they know the love of Jesus in their lives.
The Tesh's wish to enlarge their preschool, add a chicken farm, add some
cows for milk and food, and add a baby ministry (2008);
adopting abandoned newborns to get started. The orphanage compound is
self-supporting in regards to their food and water needs. Michael made
it clear that the success and enlarging of the orphanage in the past 3
years has been totally due to the Grace and work of God.
God is working in Kenya at the Ray of Hope Orphanage. Calvary can join
in God's work by either:
- sending people from Calvary
- collecting school supplies and basic medical supplies
- supporting financially, and
- praying for God's continued work within this amazing ministry.
For more information on how you can get involved, contact either Donna & Michael Tesh at teshd@bellsouth.net , or Glenna Tasedan at gjtas29@yahoo.com .
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