Missions

As a Christian and as a person who cares about the less fortunate, Jennifer enjoys doing mission work.

Locally

Mission work can happen right here at home, by giving time and energy to those who cannot do for themselves. At any given time, Jennifer is involved in local projects and individuals on a volunteer basis.

Abroad

Mission work can also happen abroad, which Jennifer has been fortunate enough to do in Bucharest, Romania as well as Liberia, Africa.

Romania

For two years in a row Jennifer served the people of Romania -- a country still recovering from the traumatic dictatorship of almost twenty years ago. She offered counselling to the residents, training to the health care workers, and gave seminars. Please see the attached newspaper articles for more specifics.

Africa

As we are all aware, Africa is a war-torn continent with many needs. A caring local doctor, Dr. Lourens Perold, heads up a team of volunteers each year to provide medical care to an area in Africa. For general information, visit www.swam.ca.

Jennifer had the privilege of joining Dr. Perold and others in March of 2010. A caring team of doctors, nurses and various volunteers came together to provide care in a community near Paynesville, Liberia. During their stay over 1800 people were able to receive free medical care! For specific information on this area, visit www.tlpministries.org.

When Dr. Perold was asked why he does this each year, he responded: "The reason I'm there is quite simple: A grateful heart pushes me to follow in the footsteps of Jesus - trying to do my bit in Africa where there is a whole pile of brokenness, and Liberia is one big chunk in that pile. Lord make me an instrument of your peace - where there is sadness let me sow joy!"