Hello everyone Happy Valentines 
Day! Hope you get lots of and spread lots of this month! The earthquake in Haiti has made me realize once again how short our lives are and how much meaning we need to
put into our everyday living. The present is all we have but we can certainly learn from the past and look ahead to a brighter
future. The people of Haiti are in our prayers along with all people who endure hardship but persevere to create a better
world in the end. Lots happening this month so let's get to it.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Feb 1 - April 30 Lori Thomas will be the coffee coordinator for Blessings Coffee
Break. Email:swansongw@netscape.ca for order requests. NEXT ORDER DEADLINE DATE IS:FEBRUARY 22, 2010. Place your order to
receive Fresh Roast Organic & Fair Trade Coffee.
World Vision:
Hearts for Haiti Campaign:
We raised over $500.00 at our World Vision Coffee House Event in London for Haiti! The entertainment
was superb as always and the coffee & desserts were delicious. Thanks to Matt, Maggie & Meridyan for volunteering
their time at the Blessings Coffee Break table. If you are interested in volunteering for future events please contact
Wendy Swanson, Life Change Network Volunteer, (London) World Vision Canada.
We are selling $2 Valentine Hearts for Haiti this month.
Order your purchase for Valentines Day for your sweetheart along with a Zazubean or Just Us chocolate bar $6.00 or Chocolate
Covered Coffee Beans $6.50 ea. You can also donate online securely at: World Vision Emergency Relief.
WHAT COULD YOUR SPONSORED CHILD BECOME?
Thirty Hour Famine:
Many youth groups & high schools participate in the Thirty Hour Famine Event each year. In
2010 the weekend is April 16-17. Participants collect donations, then go 30 hours with little to eat in order to experience
hunger first hand. You will also take part in a variety of activities to help learn about hunger and what you can do to positively
impact those who suffer. Life Change Volunteers can help set up a Thirty Hour Famine Event, supply you with take
home information, table displays, speakers, videos and more. Contact:Wendy Swanson Life Change Network Volunteer for more
information.
Child Sponsors Connect:
We are planning on having a Sponsor Appreciation Night as one of our future events
for current Child Sponsors. Please submit your name, email address and country where your child is from if you wish to participate.
Information will be sent out to all who respond. Thanks for changing the life of a child!
Life Change Volunteer: Visit Your Sponsored Child
If you are a 18 or older, sponsor a child and would like to visit them or you are interested
in becoming a volunteer to advocate for Child Sponsorship at events like Stars On Ice, Starfield concerts, Film Festivals,
Coffee Houses and more, please contact Wendy Swanson, Life Change Network Volunteer, World Vision Canada.
Wendy Swanson Life Change Network Volunteer (London) World Vision Canada
519-336-2877 Email:swansongw@netscape.ca
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
HEARTS FOR HAITI:
The Lambton Youth Choir, Victoria Playhouse
Petrolia (VPP) and YMCA International/YMCA Petrolia Skills Link are teaming up on Tuesday,
February 9 @ 7pm at the VPP in Petrolia for a benefit concert, titled ‘Have A Heart For Haiti’. Concert
by the LYC, silent auction, bake sale will highlight the event. Come on out and support this great cause!
Make Poverty History
Sarnia Lambton Group:Next Meeting will be in May. Date TBA. Elections, Stand Up Against Poverty Community Rally plans,G8,
G20 plans and Election possibility plans.
All are welcome to join and help us make a difference
in our community, our country and all around the world.
YMCA International Development Committee:
is hosting the International Brews Cruise
aboard the Duc D'Orleans Thursday, June 10, 2010. Tickets wil be available soon through Tracey Bolzon,
519-336-5950 ext 243. All proceeds to the YMCA Guatemala.
Thanks & Blessings To All
Wendy & Gus!
