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visit the webpage of the Keiskamma Canada Foundation here » Visit the webpage of the Keiskamma Canada blog here » - auctions, links	The St John's Port Hope outreach program focuses on a wide variety of issues both at home and abroad. This particular project is called "Dime a Day" - see other outreach projects here » KEISKAMMA LUNCH & ADDRESS October 18 You won’t want to miss our expected visit from RACHEL JOHNSON. Rachel has returned to Canada from her time in Africa during which she provided nursing care to children with the HIV/AIDS virus. On October 18th Rachel will share with us some of her experiences during her months with the Keiskamma mission. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from her about her work and receive a first hand description of the AIDS epidemic in Africa. The outreach committee is planning a lunch to take place in the parish hall following the 10:30am service on Sunday, October 18th. Rachel Johnson RN, BScN, will be guest speaker at the lunch and will talk about her experiences in the south eastern part of South Africa where we are sending our “Dime a Day” contributions. All are invited and if you have family, friends or neighbours who may be interested in this program, bring them along. Please make a note of the date, October 18th, and plan to be there. Watch the Sunday bulletins for more information. Dime a Day St John's Port Hope launched “Dime a Day” in January, 2009. Participants put a dime each day into a can (supplied by us) and approximately monthly, deposit the money collected into our bank account at the CIBC, or bring it into church for us to deposit into the bank. We then forward the money to an organization called Keiskamma Canada who are working in the villages on the Keiskamma river in south east Africa to combat the AIDS epidemic. Current status We have about 120 participants and we sent the first $200 to Keiskamma in March and a further $300 in April and anticipate $300 each month going forward. Of course, the more participants the more we can support the work, if you would like to join us by taking a can, please call Keith Pickett (905-885-2803) Keiskamma Activities The Keiskamma Trust have been working in South Africa for about eight years, they provide medicine and medical support, education and employment in the communities they serve; they encourage art, music and organic gardening to provide food. The following is a statement from their first newsletter issued early this year: “We are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the holistic care of the communities that live in the area alongside the Keiskamma River in the Eastern Cape. We combine health, art, music and education initiatives in an integrated fight against poverty and HIV/AIDS, working to restore hope and health to every member of the community” If you are participating in the “Dime A Day for Aids” campaign, please remember to take your can to any branch of the CIBC every month or two. Cans are available at the back of the church for those who desire one. For information, or to contribute to this campaign, contact the parish office at 905-885-2171 stjohns@stjohnschurchph.ca	SUNDAY SERVICES 8:30 am Holy Eucharist 10:30 am Choral Eucharist, Kids Club and Nursery MISSION STATEMENT Learn Love Serve We are a Christian community dedicated to helping others know God's love in their lives through worship, learning, and caring for others.

St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church • 35 Pine Street North • Port Hope, Ontario, Canada Phone: 905-885-2171 • Fax: 905-885-7592 • stjohns@stjohnschurchph.ca • post mail to: 42 South Street, Port Hope L1A 1R8