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Bryan Gattis' Bike Trip Across America
I spent some time volunteering at a health clinic in southwestern
Kenya last year, and I left there at once honored to have
had that experience, but also deeply affected by the devastation
that HIV/AIDS had brought in that particular region (where
approximately every other person is infected). I returned
to the U.S. and felt strongly compelled to bring whatever
aid to this devastation that I could. My goal in the coming
months is to cycle across the US, to raise awareness for
this horrible situation, and to raise money to help a portion
of the population in a way that will be sustainable. All
donations I collect will be sent directly to this health
clinic, where I volunteered, as well as to a high school
in the same area of Kenya that educates those children who
have been orphaned by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. A more detailed
description of what I hope to provide for the clinic and
school is available on my website at www.crossingforkenya.weebly.com.
Thank you all for your support, and please keep the people
of Kenya in your prayers. ~ Bryan
Offsets
Annually each American produces nearly 20 tons
of carbon dioxide, the major global warming gas, because
of the way we live. We CAN better protect our environment.
Anyone can “green
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Offsets” that will make up for (offset) the dirty fuel
CO2 pollution caused by car travel, plane travel, or home power
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energy” through wind power, solar power and other new technologies.
Wind Power Offsets are often called “Wind Watts”.
Carbon Offsets can be purchased from:
Maine Interfaith and Light: PO Box 4834, Portland, ME 04112,
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Native Energy: PO Box 539, Charlotte, VT 05445, ph 1 800 924
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Maine Renewable Energy: 148 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101, ph
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hydroelectric power
Captain Underpants
has arrived at Foreside Community Church!
He is looking for socks and underwear to keep kids warm as
winter approaches. Please help him and the Outreach Ministry
collect sizes 3 to 12 for both girls and boys. Items will
be delivered to Riverton School before Halloween. Thank you
all
for your help! Questions? Call Janet Clough.
Please support our fund raiser for the
Honduras Mission by purchasing Fair Trade coffee, tea, and chocolate on sale at coffee hour after services each Sunday. Prices: Chocolate bars $4, Tea/box $5,Hot cocoa $8,Coffee $11.Profits support our project and 3rd world fair-trade coffee, tea, cocoa growers.Thanks for your support!!
