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PARTNERSHIP
CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
We joined forces with the community of Loma Cova and the teacher Griselda Aguilar from the Sunday school of the Dios es Grande Lutheran Church, on Good Deeds Day. We reinforce the Values of Solidarity and Teamwork by carrying out a general cleaning of the areas near the church. At the same time, it was an excellent opportunity to remember the importance of caring for nature and our responsibility as caretakers of this divine treasure, especially as Christians setting an example of awareness even in small actions like these.
DEVOTIONAL WITH SENIORS
With the support of Pastor Patricio Mora, LHM Panama ministry center visited the Juan Pablo Home for the elderly, located in the Calidonia area. We shared a pleasant time with them with songs, memory stimulation activities, and a devotional that encouraged them to find comfort and hope in Christ who gave His life for all humanity, because He loves them and in His eyes they are important and valuable. During this opportunity, forty residents of the home and their caregivers participated, and enthusiastically engaged and listened to the teachings. Mr. Víctor expressed his joy for this visit and thanks God for sending messengers who bring them teachings and provide them with company time.
CELEBRATING EASTER
We celebrated Easter with the students of the Jesús en los Pobres School, located in the community of Loma Cova. With the support of the Sunday school teacher, Griselda Aguilar, we developed reinforcement strategies in Values, with Project Joel. We actively work with the children and clearly highlight the meaning behind Holy Week, using songs, games and activities.
YOUTH AND KIDS
FIRST STEPS IN THE READING ADVENTURE
Students from the China Basic School, located in the Pacora area, began to take their first steps in reading. We use the book Garden of Biblical Stories as a tool. With the support of teacher Diana, we developed this initiative that not only helps with the reading exercise, but also forms Values from a Biblical perspective, which positively impact the lives of children.
PAINTING AND DISCOVERING THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS
During the follow-up visit to Las Perlas School, located in the province of Chiriquí, we focused on the significant theme of that time: Holy Week. It is important, at the time of teaching, to rely on tools and strategies that work as a gear to get the message across. With the youngsters we use creativity activities such as painting and drawing, complementing it with talks. This was a wonderful opportunity to prepare a drawing and painting contest in which they freely exposed their artistic skills, focused on the message of the Cross, a message that we shared with the Biblical text, with the support of the volunteer Nelson.
STRATEGY TO TALK ABOUT LIFE
With groups of older students we also developed the Tree of Life strategy, and we took more time to expose the content of the elements that make it up. The figures of leaves, dangers, risks, opportunities, and learning are worked with more reflection, without leaving aside creativity and joy. We reinforce the Values of Respect, Teamwork, and Love, from a Biblical perspective. The students are cared for by volunteers who enthusiastically join these tasks.
COMMUNITY
STRENGHTENING A GOOD COMMUNICATION
A group of patients from the morning shift who receive hemodialysis treatment at the Susana Jones Hospital participated in a talk on the topic of Communication. Invited by the Department of Social Work, LHM Panama ministry center developed this topic on Thursday, April 13. The patients actively participated in the games and contributed with their personal experiences the way in which they usually apply communication in their relationships with the other people, in addition to highlighting the importance of these trainings that allow the acquisition of new knowledge applicable in their daily life. We thank God for this space to help strengthen this group of people in their communication with others.
HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH OUR CHILDREN
A group of 70 people, made up of fathers and mothers, participated in the seminar Let's Learn How to Communicate With Your Children, on Saturday, April 22, held at the Getsemaní Church, in the Pedregal area, and organized by the brothers Melking and Gabriel D'anuzzio, along with the church team. The participants were very encouraged and attentive to the guidelines and knowledge shared by our ministry, in this workshop seminar, this being a very good opportunity to share practical tools that help them communicate better with their children, with other people and also in the environment. of the church.
TALK AT SUSANA JONES HOSPITAL
Patients from the Nephrology ward who attend their therapies in the evening shift at the Susana Jones Hospital received a talk on Good Communication. LHM Panama ministry center developed this topic on Monday, April 24, with the aim of reinforcing aspects that help improve communication with other people and in the family environment. The patients participated in the games, shared their concerns and experiences of how communication sometimes affects their relationships with other people. Lilibeth de Cajal, supervisor of the hospital's Social Work Department, thanked them for this valuable contribution for the benefit of the patients.
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Nelson's Testimony
Nelson has been an active volunteer with Project Joel since his high school days, and has been an enthusiastic volunteer ever since, participating in the activities of speaking and presenting in school groups. Today, in his spare time, he helps us with reading comprehension homework, and game development.
"For me, the teaching of Christian values is very important. When these children receive this information, they have better chances of success and of growing up with healthy lifestyles, because God is with them," shares Nelson.
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