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Rev. Carey Jo Johnston
Director, LEI-Canada
P.O. Box 468
Bobcaygeon, ON K0M 1A0
Canada
705-738-5208
Visit our website at...
www.LiteracyEvangelism.org
Monday, June 14, 2010
International Literacy Institute Begins
June 13th - the International Literacy Training Institute (ILTI) began at the headquarters in Tulsa OK. They are expecting about 20 participants this year. One of the participants comes from Canada - Lori Martin. I'm excited that Lori is able to go. Lori is on the board of LEI-Canada and helps out with the bookkeeping. This is the next step in her participation in the ministry. We're hoping that she will be able to attend the Primer Construction Training Institute in Sierra Leone in November. (Thanks to her husband Ken who is keeping everything going at home.)
During the 5 weeks, the trainees will learn how to develop basic literacy and ESL ministries. They will learn how to teach using the LEI style materials and how to train teachers. I will be going to Tulsa for the last week of the Institute (July 12th). I will be teaching Introduction t
o Primer Construction with Ana Marie Ort.Please be praying for the trainees, trainers and office staff.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
BreakThroughs 2010
At our January Director's Meeting in Tulsa, we sensed the Lord saying... A year of breakthrough. So each director put forth one or two breakthroughs they are praying for. For Canada, my breakthrough prayer is for supporters - prayer, finance and personnel. We are praying for new partners 100 individuals and 10 churches to partner with us and 5 Canadian consultants to be working with us. Please join us as we pray for God's breakthrough.
In March we had our first Fundraising Dinner. As our first, we learned many good lessons. Like March isn't the best month to have a fundraiser (a lot of our supporters are in Florida!). Also, the Curling Club end of season banquet was that evening. So, we had a small attendance, but appreciated each person who came. Some who weren't able to attend still sent donations, or sponsored some tickets which allowed us to invite special guests. Steve Weir, the director of our board, shared an inspiring message with us. I gave a ministry update on our projects in 2009. The Silent Auction/Raffle was a success. We'll plan a bit different for next year.
In April, we had our first booth at the Mission Fest in Toronto. They had 4000-
6000 people visiting the conference each day. Thanks to our board members, Lori Martin (& husband Ken) and Steve Weir for helping me at the booth. (Lori and I are at our booth in the picture). We debued our new LEI display. The visual of the chained Bible seemed to especially grip the young people who walked by. (Thanks Emily Lodes for the artwork). I had several people come to the seminar I presented on Sunday. We have future contacts there. We have some great contacts for potential ministry in Toronto and internationally. Please pray for follow-up of the contacts. We are especially interested in developing an ESL training for Aug or Sep. Also some literacy training for the fall as well.
One woman who asked for more information, her church has an outreach to immigrants in their neighborhood. They've been able to provide help for them in many ways, but the language barrier prevents them from sharing the gospel with them. She was excited about the potential for ESL ministry to open the door for deepening relationships with these friends.
Another woman who is going to Northern Africa with SIM, has been looking for ministry opportunities. She was very excited about our ministry and is considering taking the training in Tulsa this summer.
Until later, may the Lord bless each of you. Carey Jo
In March we had our first Fundraising Dinner. As our first, we learned many good lessons. Like March isn't the best month to have a fundraiser (a lot of our supporters are in Florida!). Also, the Curling Club end of season banquet was that evening. So, we had a small attendance, but appreciated each person who came. Some who weren't able to attend still sent donations, or sponsored some tickets which allowed us to invite special guests. Steve Weir, the director of our board, shared an inspiring message with us. I gave a ministry update on our projects in 2009. The Silent Auction/Raffle was a success. We'll plan a bit different for next year.
In April, we had our first booth at the Mission Fest in Toronto. They had 4000-
6000 people visiting the conference each day. Thanks to our board members, Lori Martin (& husband Ken) and Steve Weir for helping me at the booth. (Lori and I are at our booth in the picture). We debued our new LEI display. The visual of the chained Bible seemed to especially grip the young people who walked by. (Thanks Emily Lodes for the artwork). I had several people come to the seminar I presented on Sunday. We have future contacts there. We have some great contacts for potential ministry in Toronto and internationally. Please pray for follow-up of the contacts. We are especially interested in developing an ESL training for Aug or Sep. Also some literacy training for the fall as well.One woman who asked for more information, her church has an outreach to immigrants in their neighborhood. They've been able to provide help for them in many ways, but the language barrier prevents them from sharing the gospel with them. She was excited about the potential for ESL ministry to open the door for deepening relationships with these friends.
Another woman who is going to Northern Africa with SIM, has been looking for ministry opportunities. She was very excited about our ministry and is considering taking the training in Tulsa this summer.
Until later, may the Lord bless each of you. Carey Jo
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Welcome 2010
Happy 2010 everyone. Well, it has been a bit since my last posting. Moving through the Christmas holidays, regional director's meeting in Tulsa (Jan 11-12), and now preparing for two big events in March and April has kept me focused.
* March 27th we are having our first dinner-fundraiser at Knox Presbyterian Bobcaygeon. Lori and I have been busy developing the publicity, getting the word out, etc. We will have a catered dinner, silent auction and an update on the ministry in 2009 and plans for 2010. We hope to have around 90 people.
* April 16-18, we will have a booth at MissionFest in Toronto. This annual mission conference regularly has several thousand people who attend. This will be a great opportunity to get the word out about literacy and English language ministry. I also have the opportunity to lead a seminar on Sunday, April 18th at 1:30pm. We anticipate that this will generate interest in the ministry and open doors for trainings in Canada, as well as partners for the work overseas. If you live in the Toronto area (or within a few hours), come see us at the booth and check out the workshop. The conference is free (donations gladly received). Check out information at www.missionfest.org .
* The Lambya primers are nearing completion. The funds for printing have come in and have been sent to Maxwell in Malawi. We are doing the final checking of the manuscript now.
* A big focus for 2010 is Sierra Leone Country Literacy Project. Our goal is over the next 5 years to have a significant impact on the 65% of the population who cannot read and write. This will include developing literacy materials in the top 6 languages, training teacher trainers and primer consultants. Preparations are being made for the Sierra Leone Primer Construction training in November. Gregory Bangura, West Africa Regional Director, will be visiting each region of Sierra Leone in the coming months to raise literacy awareness.
Please be praying about each of these areas.
* March 27th we are having our first dinner-fundraiser at Knox Presbyterian Bobcaygeon. Lori and I have been busy developing the publicity, getting the word out, etc. We will have a catered dinner, silent auction and an update on the ministry in 2009 and plans for 2010. We hope to have around 90 people.
* April 16-18, we will have a booth at MissionFest in Toronto. This annual mission conference regularly has several thousand people who attend. This will be a great opportunity to get the word out about literacy and English language ministry. I also have the opportunity to lead a seminar on Sunday, April 18th at 1:30pm. We anticipate that this will generate interest in the ministry and open doors for trainings in Canada, as well as partners for the work overseas. If you live in the Toronto area (or within a few hours), come see us at the booth and check out the workshop. The conference is free (donations gladly received). Check out information at www.missionfest.org .
* The Lambya primers are nearing completion. The funds for printing have come in and have been sent to Maxwell in Malawi. We are doing the final checking of the manuscript now.
* A big focus for 2010 is Sierra Leone Country Literacy Project. Our goal is over the next 5 years to have a significant impact on the 65% of the population who cannot read and write. This will include developing literacy materials in the top 6 languages, training teacher trainers and primer consultants. Preparations are being made for the Sierra Leone Primer Construction training in November. Gregory Bangura, West Africa Regional Director, will be visiting each region of Sierra Leone in the coming months to raise literacy awareness.
Please be praying about each of these areas.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Winnipeg Training
Well, the verdict is in! 5 tutors trained at the Lighthouse Mission training course. We had 10 hours together. Trainees ranged from JJ who teaches language courses with the government to Davin, an intern with Teen Challenge, who says he's always struggled with reading well. Yet, each will make a wonderful tutor.
Each training situation is unique and requires some adaptation. The Lighthouse Mission building offered some unique challenges for presenting information and practice teaching. However, I've trained people underneath trees, so a turn of the century building was just another opportunity!
I checked in with Davin today. He begins to tutor at TeenChallenge next week. Teen Challenge has a strong discipleship based ministry to people coming off drug and alcohol addictions. Much reading and study goes into the program. If someone enters the program with low reading skills, then he often drops out because he can't keep up. Sean Goulet, the director of Lighthouse Mission and a graduate of Teen Challenge, understands this need.
Sean already has two clients at the mission who desire to learn to read and write. They attended the training and added a first-hand testimony to the reason literacy is needed in North America.
58 year old GD was not allowed to return to school after grade 3 because of discipline problems. He wants to learn to read so he can read his Bible. He doesn't attend any church because he can't read his Bible when the others do.
P is from Guyana. He left school when he was in grade 2. He immigrated to Canada and now struggles because of his low literacy skills.
Each training situation is unique and requires some adaptation. The Lighthouse Mission building offered some unique challenges for presenting information and practice teaching. However, I've trained people underneath trees, so a turn of the century building was just another opportunity!
I checked in with Davin today. He begins to tutor at TeenChallenge next week. Teen Challenge has a strong discipleship based ministry to people coming off drug and alcohol addictions. Much reading and study goes into the program. If someone enters the program with low reading skills, then he often drops out because he can't keep up. Sean Goulet, the director of Lighthouse Mission and a graduate of Teen Challenge, understands this need.
Sean already has two clients at the mission who desire to learn to read and write. They attended the training and added a first-hand testimony to the reason literacy is needed in North America.
58 year old GD was not allowed to return to school after grade 3 because of discipline problems. He wants to learn to read so he can read his Bible. He doesn't attend any church because he can't read his Bible when the others do.
P is from Guyana. He left school when he was in grade 2. He immigrated to Canada and now struggles because of his low literacy skills.
Publish Post
Monday, October 26, 2009
Winnipeg Arrival
Hello from Winnipeg,
I arrived safely this afternoon. Sean and Jennifer Goulet have given me a warm welcome. I am staying at their home. I had a brief tour of the Lighthouse Mission facilities this afternoon. The mission feeds about 80-100 people each day, plus has some clothing to give away in a building pretty much original to downtown Winnipeg. Many of the clients are homeless or close to it. I will see more of the operations of the mission tomorrow.
The literacy training will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday. Please be praying for those who are taking the training. Pray also for those who will be learning to read. I've heard a couple of stories this evening about the lives of those who struggle with not being able to read. I'll share more about those in another e-mail. Sean already has a couple of clients who want to learn to read. Many of them need to learn, but they have to want to learn as well. I'll try to post some photos later in the week.
Keep praying! A very needed ministry, and one our group is God-created to assist with.
I arrived safely this afternoon. Sean and Jennifer Goulet have given me a warm welcome. I am staying at their home. I had a brief tour of the Lighthouse Mission facilities this afternoon. The mission feeds about 80-100 people each day, plus has some clothing to give away in a building pretty much original to downtown Winnipeg. Many of the clients are homeless or close to it. I will see more of the operations of the mission tomorrow.
The literacy training will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday. Please be praying for those who are taking the training. Pray also for those who will be learning to read. I've heard a couple of stories this evening about the lives of those who struggle with not being able to read. I'll share more about those in another e-mail. Sean already has a couple of clients who want to learn to read. Many of them need to learn, but they have to want to learn as well. I'll try to post some photos later in the week.
Keep praying! A very needed ministry, and one our group is God-created to assist with.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Heading to Winnipeg
It has been a busy fall. God continues to broaden the ministry opportunities here in Canada. I head for Winnipeg this Monday for a basic literacy tutor training workshop. The Lighthouse Mission director, Sean Goulet, has a vision for providing literacy classes for the clients of the mission. He has about 8 tutors coming for the training and several clients already waiting to begin tutoring.
While in Winnipeg I hope to visit with several churches in the area to let them know about our ministry. Please pray for all that God is doing.
While in Winnipeg I hope to visit with several churches in the area to let them know about our ministry. Please pray for all that God is doing.
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