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[Heidi Sand-Hart]

Hi all, my name is Heidi and I am a missionary kid/TCK. I have just joined Oscaractive and am enjoying it so far.

I grew up in India, England and Norway and have just finished writing a book about being a TCK. "Home Keeps Moving" is the book title...Ruth E. Van Reken wrote a great foreword....and it will be out in a matter of WEEKS! It is published in America by McDougal Publishing but will be available worldwide.

My book is a more personal account of the challenges, experiences and perspectives of being a missionary kid. As I scouted the globe in search of more TCK literature, I realised there wasn't a whole lot out there and decided to write a book myself! I recruited a few TCK friends from near and far to add their stories too. I have set up a blog which explains a little more about it and will have updates on its progress:

http://homekeepsmoving.blogspot.com//

I would appreciate your feedback and hope you enjoy my book!
Thanks,
Heidi

[Mr Iftikhar Ali]

Hi all,
I'm new to Gloucester and attending Redcliffe College so that i can develop a good foundation of knowledge for future missionary work for reaching out to Asians from a Muslim background and showing them the true face of God and Christianity.

As part of my development i am wondering if there is anyone out there that would be aware of any possible teaching opportunities with youth in the Gloucester, UK area. Ideally, to shadow a pastor/teacher who i can learn from, make a contribution towards and get plugged into for the next year at least and help me with a concurrent placement with my studies.

If there is anyone that can point me in the right direction it will be much appreciated. Of course, i will be looking at other options too but i just wanted to throw this out there as well.

God bless, Iftikhar Ali.

[Ceri]

Hi Iftikhar
You could try joining the 'Preparing for service' group and copying and pasting your message in there. There are some members who live/have lived locally and may have some suggestions.

Keep asking around!
Blessings
Ceri

[Mr Iftikhar Ali]

Hello Ceri,
Thanks for your tip. I think i have just joined the 'preparing for service' group and posted my message there. I'm not sure but i will check later.

Oh and i accepted your friendship request on Facebook but we don't need facebook to tell us that we are already friends. LOL.
God bless,
Iftikhar.

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[Jim Harries]

Hi Gregory,

 

I'd be interested to have a look at the book if it is easily sent by email? 

 

I am not a publisher unfortunately so not sure I could help you there ... Unless the book fitted with 'what we are trying to promote', which is vulnerable mission (www.vulnerablemission.com).

 

I'd be interested in looking at it anyway. For more about me see www.jim-mission.org.uk

 

Jim

[Claudia Smith]

HI Does anyone have any contacts in Jacksonville Florida.  My friend's nephew (5ys old) is travelling there for cancer treatment and I'm just trying to see if there is anyone who would be happy to answer some general questions about the place for his mum and dad.  Thanks Claudia

[John Macrae]

We know people there! Drop me a list of questions and I'll pass them on.

[Claudia Smith]

Thanks John,

My post was actually from nearly a year ago and my friends have traveled and come back.

Thank you for spotting the request though and if there is a need again, I'll be sure to be in touch.

Best wishes,  Claudia

 

 

[Henry Mutebe]

Hi OSCAR-ACTIVE friends...
I just want to thank God for the good work you are doing. I joined Oscar active nearly two months ago. Through this platform, I was able to connect with a missionary called Nims who came over to Uganda after reading about my work at the Orphanage;Henry Children's Home. She was a big blessing. She helped us in setting up a database, orienting the team in children ministry, and teaching women(caregivers/guardians) of the Orphans how to improve their livelihoods through savings and starting small businesses. Today, just weeks after her departure, we are having an energetic and empowered community with women doing amazing things. I welcome others who would like to Uganda and help us out at the orphanage. We shall offer you free accommodation. Visit our web page to see what we are doing www.orphanages.org/Africa/Uganda/Henry.
I am very grateful to oscaractive for this platform.

Regards,

Henry
Team Leader
Henry Children's Home
Uganda

[John 'Nobby' Clarke]

I will travelling to Uganda for two weeks on 16th March and it would be an ideal opportunity to see this beautiful country if anyone wants to accompany me (cost around £1200). We stay in good accomodation and are well looked after. No particular skills necessary. If you want to know more, give me a call on; 0787 649 3909.

Nobby Clarke - Chair of Trustees - Gilead Health Development Charity - www.ghdcafrica.org.uk

[Henry Mutebe]

Hello John.

 

Glad to know you will be travelling to Uganda. I just want to find out how you will be spending your time in Uganda. If possible, we could arrange a meeting and you come over and visit the Orphanage am running in the Eastern part of Uganda. Perhaps you could use the same time to see some parts like the Bujagali falls, the source of River Nile because they are not far from the orphanage.

Anyway, will much depend on the time you have. Safe journey and Good luck with your projects.

 

Henry

Team leaders

Henry Children's Home.

Uganda.

www.orphanage.org/Africa/Uganda/Henry