Elena Dubbeld of the Mark Dubbeld Family Returns From Cameroon, West Africa

Moneta, VA (July 29, 2013) In the midst of some very exciting times for the her family group, Elena Dubbeld, of the Mark Dubbeld Family, returned from a life changing mission trip in Cameroon, West Africa. She arrived home just in time finish singing with her family in a ministry engagement in PA.
In Cameroon, Elena was privileged to work for three weeks in an orphanage and travel “around the mountain” to a village where the missionaries had been invited to come by its chief. While she experienced “roughing it” in many ways, Elena says, “It was definitely worth it. It was an eye opening experience, and God was faithful.”
The children loved lots of hugs and kisses, which Elena was willing to give. Working with Victor and Claudine Chamberlin, of Evangelical Bible Mission a lock in with teen girls and a Vacation Bible School were also a part of her trip.
Even though returning “home” means joining her family on the road Elena says, “Wherever my family is, that’s home.”
Dad, Mark Dubbeld stated “While we missed Elena the three weeks she was gone, we knew that experiencing life on a true mission field would change her life forever.”
In addition to the exciting missions trip for Elena the Mark Dubbeld Family recently performed at the AGM Music Festival. Mark commented “While in Nashville for the Festival, we were able to stop in the studio and work on our new recording for Mansions Manor House Music. We are always thrilled to be able to record our new music.”
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About The Mark Dubbeld Family
The Mark Dubbeld Family consists of Vincent 21 yrs, Leighton 19 yrs, Elena 15 yrs, Channing 11 yrs and Britton 8 yrs old. Each of them play an active role in the ministry -- Singing, playing the drums, bass and acoustic guitar.

Janene, loves to write for Jesus. Songs, devotionals, stories . . . you name it she loves to write it. She is also a gifted speaker. Her message focuses on healing hearts through compassionate speaking, restoring joy with her songs of faith, and exhorting Christians to live passionately for God. Of course, that's only a part time "job" -- she's a full time wife and mother.

Mark SINGS and loves it. He has been a gospel singer since the age of 15. Mark has been singing full time for more than 25 years in Churches, Crusades Conferences and even a recent ESPN National Classic Pro Fishing Tournament. Singing as a soloist, with his family, in gospel quartets, choirs, and working in worship and music. He loves his Lord, and loves his family.

Mercy's Well and Compassion International: Buy A Tent For Ashley In Haiti

From Mercy's Well email newsletter of February 21, 2013:

Occasionally, we make mistakes...actually we make them quite often! But...we wanted to take a moment and correct some information from our newsletter earlier this morning.

In talking about our involvement with Compassion International and our recent missions trip to Haiti, we reported that the goal had been met to purchase a new tent for Ashlee (our newly sponsored child in Haiti) and her family. That information is INCORRECT, so let me clarify.

After sharing about our trip, some wonderful friends in Florida felt led to collect money from their Sunday School class to purchase three water filtration systems through Compassion's Water Of Life program. On a separate note, Greg mentioned on Facebook after our trip of a need for a tent for Ashlee's family.

We ARE still accepting donations for the "tent" project for her family and we are over half way to our goal. If you wish to help, there's still time. We will be making a donation through Compassion for this family and 100% of the money received will be used to purchase the tent and make repairs. No administrative costs are taken out of these type gifts with Compassion. If you wish to help, you can send a donation through PayPal to: brad@mercyswell.com

Or you can mail a check to:

Mercy's Well
5603-B West Friendly Ave., PMB 272
Greensboro, NC 27410

Make checks payable to Mercy's Well (include "ASHLEE" in the memo line) and we will be sending one payment directly to Compassion. This is the only way we can make sure these dollars go directly to our newly sponsored child and her family. For peace of mind and transparency, we will provide each donor with a detailed statement of how their money was used.

We apologize for any confusion. Hopefully we will see each of you at a concert or worship service very soon!

Blessings,

Brad Strider

The Big Day of Serving Comes to Enumclaw!

Hundreds of teenagers unite to transform an entire neighborhood in one day

Enumclaw, WA—On Saturday, October 13, 2012, hundreds of teenagers from Enumclaw and the surrounding area will converge on a local neighborhood to bring help and hope to our citizens in need. They will unite to work on projects such as painting, minor home repairs, landscaping, cleaning and beautifying city blocks, alleyways, and parks, planting community gardens, removing graffiti, and cleaning vacant lots.

Known as “The Big Day of Serving,” this massive joint effort is organized by Group Mission Trips—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit group. Group Mission Trips (GMT) provides dynamic short-term mission trips and service events that help children, youth, and adults connect with Jesus Christ while serving people in his name. They are part of a new movement of Christian teens across the country, “uniting to show what it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus.” GMT is interdenominational, focusing on the core beliefs that bring Christians together.

Since 1977, through GMT, nearly a quarter of a million participants have provided more than 6 million hours of volunteer service directly to people in need, making a real difference as they serve elderly and disadvantaged people while having fun working with friends and meeting other teens from the area.

In anticipation of the The Big Day of Serving, Enumclaw Community Director, Brook Hickle, says, “I just can’t wait to welcome The Big Day of Serving to our town! My vision for Big Day Enumclaw is that it will not only affect thousands of lives on that very day, but that it will cause those who serve to reflect on the needs in their own communities, and inspire them to future service right where they live. October 13 will be perfect day for Enumclaw!”

Dennis Bowers, youth leader for Peace Lutheran Church, took his youth group to help with a previous Big Day of Serving. He said, “It was good to see the youth work so hard to show God’s love to other people they had never met.”

City officials are invariably amazed at what well-organized youth groups can accomplish in only one day. The local response to The Big Day of Serving is extremely positive, and the citizens of the renovated neighborhoods are typically overwhelmed with renewed pride and hope. It’s a win-win for everyone involved.

As Cheryl Boettger, education director for Mt. Washington United Methodist Church said, “I like the one-day format. My group had a wonderful day, and we were grateful to have the opportunity to serve.”

Local and area-wide groups of teens are encouraged to get involved in the Big Day of Serving in Enumclaw. Youth leaders are invited to register their entire groups (grades 6-12) to participate. Early-bird registration is only $29 per person and includes pre-event project selection and coordination, a kickoff rally on the morning of the event, all supplies and project materials, lunch, devotional materials for mid-day break, and a neighborhood Block Party Celebration to finish the day.

Complete information for participating in this powerful event of synergy and service to make a dramatic difference for people in need is available by phone or on the website.

The Big Day of Serving
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Enumclaw, MA
(800) 366-8948
TheBigDayofServing.com