Smiles Update

	10^th Anniversary 1997 – 2007 Established to make a Smile . . . . . . Developed to make an Impact!
homepage projects mission trips support wish list fundraising events news prayer and praise smiles missionaries organisation contact details smiles reports Nia's Ministry links search disclaimer	June 2007 Dear Friends Greetings to you all and thank you for your continued interest and support for the Smiles Foundation. It is truly remarkable what God is doing through the Foundation and it’s great for you and ourselves to know that God is using us, each according to our gifts, ability and means, to impact so many lives with the Love and Grace He shows for all. Highlights Every month we prepare to share with you the news of just the past 30 days – it amazes us at how much there is to share. We can’t report everything but we trust these highlights and the more detailed stories within the web-site will encourage you, inspire you and assure you of our immense appreciation for your support and confirm for you the real difference you are making, in the Name of Christ, to many lives in Romania. Mission Trips Earlier in May we had our second Mission Trip of the year and a wonderful time was had by those sharing the experience. With the arrival of June, our busy season begins with another Trip starting tomorrow (June 2^nd) and another on June 16^th and again on June 30^th. Summer bookings are now up to 238 people on Smiles Mission Trips during June, July and August. Some summer trips are full, but if you want to join us for ‘an experience of a lifetime’ – call the office or e-mail us to check availability. There is also plenty of availability for October, November and December. Fundraising The month of May has seen many fund-raising events for Smiles through-out the UK and America. The UK Smiles week-end (May 6^th & 7^th) generated lots of fun and support for the Foundation and we thank everyone who took part and gave time, effort and financial support. Tileagd Craft Project This month we are delighted to report some new support for our Craft Project within the Gypsy Community at Tileagd. The various Craft items are now being sold by West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Museum and they are proving very popular indeed. The Museum’s Press Release is on our News Page and a link to their web-site is on our Links page. Sea France We also received great support from Sea France Ferries this month when we had a huge van load of Humanitarian Aid for Romania. Sea France Ferries provided the return Dover/Calais crossings free of charge, allowing crucial supplies for poor families to be delivered plus a 5,000 gallon irrigation tank for the Gepiu Horticultural project. A Press Release from Sea France is also accessible through our News Page. Educational Challenge A great highlight this month has been hosting the first ever Smiles Educational Challenge for professional educators to experience a professional challenge with the Tileagd Community School. A full report from the Foundation’s Educational Advisor is on the site, along with some photos. It was a wonderful week as you can read. If you are in Education – perhaps you should be marking May 25^th 2008 on your calendar for you to join us on our second Educational Challenge! We had 85% first time visitors to Romania on our Challenge so the ‘History’ of Smiles work with the Gypsy Community and the beginning of the School was re-written and now available on the web-site. You might enjoy checking it out!! In The Smiles Foundation we are always facing and presenting a Challenge. Now we have a brand new Challenge for you to consider being a part of. The Church Challenge A truly amazing opportunity for you and your Church to be a part of. Check it out and Contact us for further details or with any questions you have and we’ll work with you to make it happen. Are you Ready? Phase 2 - Community Complex In closing, on this first day of June 2007, we are thrilled to announce we have just signed contracts for Construction to begin on Phase 2 of the Community Complex – Gymnasium, Medical Block and Church. All is due to begin by June 18^th. The first stage of Phase 2 will be Foundations, Steel Structure, Walls and Roof at a cost of £180,000 / $360,000 As we step out in faith, believing this is the Lord’s Work and that He will be faithful to complete it and provide all the needs – we ask you – to be faithful in sharing in the experience and responsibility of fulfilling His Will. Please support this project to the best of your ability during the Construction period of June, July, August & September. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. With Sincere Thanks from us all The Smiles Foundation
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