James pushes through to find those in need



By James Mansaray: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Nazareth House Apostolate, Director West Africa

Recently when I traveled to Kabala, I made sure to check on the outlying villages, to see with what needs we could assist them.
A twenty mile break-down with the rotten Motor Bike,I pushed from Kafogo to Kabala landed me in this scene of more reaities of what is really like in some of the most remote areas here in Sierra Leone.
This made me to forget the sweat dripping out of my whole body and it was worth it.
I gave a helping hand to the poor lady who sits there to see if her husband will show up soon.
I found these children, who only know hard work and struggle all day long. But to them, the innocency of childhood dwells inside and they make a game out of the work that they do. Mama Vicki tells me and I see on the internet and from American TV shows, that the kids in other countries get frustrated because they do not have enough toys and they are bored with what they got.
I see weariness from time to time from Salone children, but rarely boredom and rarely a grumpy face. All day long this woman and the children must break rocks
with their primitive tools to make a living. It is a way of life.
These large boulders must be smashed down to this smaller size.
The are clothed but not in fancy outfits with matching shoes. They have no shoes to wear. Once the rocks are beaten down to the proper size, the work is still not done. They must load them up on their heads…
and carry them to their final destination.
This could be many miles down the road. A child’s day in the villages of Sierra Leone is made up of hard work. It is a matter of survival.
The kids know this and accept it, with honor, because they know they are helping their family. It is not the preferred choice of their parents, it is their only option. The parents and children must work together simply to help the family exist.

This is where you come in, and the help you can give. You already see the children at NHA Kabala School.
They still help their families out, but they are able to go to school during the day – because of your compassion through Nazareth House. Because we all pulled together to help out the parents so that they can allow their children an education, look at all the lives we’ve change.
But we can’t stop, here… Nazareth House Kabala School is only a small percentage of the children of Sierra Leone. Don’t let the bad economy keep you from finding ways to continue giving to Nazareth House Apostolate. I keep thinking of the good words of my beloved Papa Seraphim (Fr. Seraphim Hicks) “The things that you keep from God, is keeping you from God” .

“Do whatever He says” The holy mother says about Jesus to the people at the Wedding Feast at Cana.

And in the Gospel, Jesus says “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me”

The water of our lack can be changed into the wine of abundance through God by your prayers and compassion.

Give today, make a difference
NHA
2216 Goldsmith Lane
Louisville, KY 40218

or through our website
www.nazarethhouseap.org
click on the “donation” link of the left

Have a blessed day,
James B. Mansaray


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James pushes through to find those in need



By James Mansaray: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Nazareth House Apostolate, Director West Africa

Recently when I traveled to Kabala, I made sure to check on the outlying villages, to see with what needs we could assist them.
A twenty mile break-down with the rotten Motor Bike,I pushed from Kafogo to Kabala landed me in this scene of more reaities of what is really like in some of the most remote areas here in Sierra Leone.
This made me to forget the sweat dripping out of my whole body and it was worth it.
I gave a helping hand to the poor lady who sits there to see if her husband will show up soon.
I found these children, who only know hard work and struggle all day long. But to them, the innocency of childhood dwells inside and they make a game out of the work that they do. Mama Vicki tells me and I see on the internet and from American TV shows, that the kids in other countries get frustrated because they do not have enough toys and they are bored with what they got.
I see weariness from time to time from Salone children, but rarely boredom and rarely a grumpy face. All day long this woman and the children must break rocks
with their primitive tools to make a living. It is a way of life.
These large boulders must be smashed down to this smaller size.
The are clothed but not in fancy outfits with matching shoes. They have no shoes to wear. Once the rocks are beaten down to the proper size, the work is still not done. They must load them up on their heads…
and carry them to their final destination.
This could be many miles down the road. A child’s day in the villages of Sierra Leone is made up of hard work. It is a matter of survival.
The kids know this and accept it, with honor, because they know they are helping their family. It is not the preferred choice of their parents, it is their only option. The parents and children must work together simply to help the family exist.

This is where you come in, and the help you can give. You already see the children at NHA Kabala School.
They still help their families out, but they are able to go to school during the day – because of your compassion through Nazareth House. Because we all pulled together to help out the parents so that they can allow their children an education, look at all the lives we’ve change.
But we can’t stop, here… Nazareth House Kabala School is only a small percentage of the children of Sierra Leone. Don’t let the bad economy keep you from finding ways to continue giving to Nazareth House Apostolate. I keep thinking of the good words of my beloved Papa Seraphim (Fr. Seraphim Hicks) “The things that you keep from God, is keeping you from God” .

“Do whatever He says” The holy mother says about Jesus to the people at the Wedding Feast at Cana.

And in the Gospel, Jesus says “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me”

The water of our lack can be changed into the wine of abundance through God by your prayers and compassion.

Give today, make a difference
NHA
2216 Goldsmith Lane
Louisville, KY 40218

or through our website
www.nazarethhouseap.org
click on the “donation” link of the left

Have a blessed day,
James B. Mansaray


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The Festivities at NHA School Continue…

At the NHA Celebration of the first year at the Kabala School,

the students, parents, teachers, staff and friends did not sip on fancy colas and specialty drinks.

They enjoyed water. And were pleased to have it.

The students didn’t have to a Jumpy House rented for them,

they enjoyed fellowship with each other.

They held hands, they danced.

There were no fancy cupcakes,

they loved their rice and soup.

A dish they have every night,

but tonight the celebration made it special.

There was no clown hired to make them laugh,

but they laughed.
They were delighted with the large helpings of food,

a plate full like that is a rarity to them…

they were so happy with the fellowship

and celebration in their honor.

They didn’t want or need anything more than what they had. They were overjoyed with the whole day. It didn’t matter if they had to stand in line to get your food…

Nobody whined, nobody wanted something better.

It was a wonderful, satisfying, excellent time. Everyone helping each other to make sure all received enough.

It was a treat to stand in line, get your food and…

find yourself a quiet place to sample it.

and then (with your full belly in tow, go visit with your friends)

No one can celebrate like a Sierra Leonean!

They use what is before them, give thanks for it,

share it and have one heck of a good time.

We can all learn from this. And we can all help them enjoy days like this more often. We don’t need to send them clowns and gimmicks, we can send them everyday necessities and it is enough. Please remember Nazareth House and the help you can give through them. Give today.
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The Festivities at NHA School Continue…

At the NHA Celebration of the first year at the Kabala School,

the students, parents, teachers, staff and friends did not sip on fancy colas and specialty drinks.

They enjoyed water. And were pleased to have it.

The students didn’t have to a Jumpy House rented for them,

they enjoyed fellowship with each other.

They held hands, they danced.

There were no fancy cupcakes,

they loved their rice and soup.

A dish they have every night,

but tonight the celebration made it special.

There was no clown hired to make them laugh,

but they laughed.
They were delighted with the large helpings of food,

a plate full like that is a rarity to them…

they were so happy with the fellowship

and celebration in their honor.

They didn’t want or need anything more than what they had. They were overjoyed with the whole day. It didn’t matter if they had to stand in line to get your food…

Nobody whined, nobody wanted something better.

It was a wonderful, satisfying, excellent time. Everyone helping each other to make sure all received enough.

It was a treat to stand in line, get your food and…

find yourself a quiet place to sample it.

and then (with your full belly in tow, go visit with your friends)

No one can celebrate like a Sierra Leonean!

They use what is before them, give thanks for it,

share it and have one heck of a good time.

We can all learn from this. And we can all help them enjoy days like this more often. We don’t need to send them clowns and gimmicks, we can send them everyday necessities and it is enough. Please remember Nazareth House and the help you can give through them. Give today.
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The Festivities at NHA School Continue…

At the NHA Celebration of the first year at the Kabala School,

the students, parents, teachers, staff and friends did not sip on fancy colas and specialty drinks.

They enjoyed water. And were pleased to have it.

The students didn’t have to a Jumpy House rented for them,

they enjoyed fellowship with each other.

They held hands, they danced.

There were no fancy cupcakes,

they loved their rice and soup.

A dish they have every night,

but tonight the celebration made it special.

There was no clown hired to make them laugh,

but they laughed.
They were delighted with the large helpings of food,

a plate full like that is a rarity to them…

they were so happy with the fellowship

and celebration in their honor.

They didn’t want or need anything more than what they had. They were overjoyed with the whole day. It didn’t matter if they had to stand in line to get your food…

Nobody whined, nobody wanted something better.

It was a wonderful, satisfying, excellent time. Everyone helping each other to make sure all received enough.

It was a treat to stand in line, get your food and…

find yourself a quiet place to sample it.

and then (with your full belly in tow, go visit with your friends)

No one can celebrate like a Sierra Leonean!

They use what is before them, give thanks for it,

share it and have one heck of a good time.

We can all learn from this. And we can all help them enjoy days like this more often. We don’t need to send them clowns and gimmicks, we can send them everyday necessities and it is enough. Please remember Nazareth House and the help you can give through them. Give today.
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The Festivities at NHA School Continue…

At the NHA Celebration of the first year at the Kabala School,

the students, parents, teachers, staff and friends did not sip on fancy colas and specialty drinks.

They enjoyed water. And were pleased to have it.

The students didn’t have to a Jumpy House rented for them,

they enjoyed fellowship with each other.

They held hands, they danced.

There were no fancy cupcakes,

they loved their rice and soup.

A dish they have every night,

but tonight the celebration made it special.

There was no clown hired to make them laugh,

but they laughed.
They were delighted with the large helpings of food,

a plate full like that is a rarity to them…

they were so happy with the fellowship

and celebration in their honor.

They didn’t want or need anything more than what they had. They were overjoyed with the whole day. It didn’t matter if they had to stand in line to get your food…

Nobody whined, nobody wanted something better.

It was a wonderful, satisfying, excellent time. Everyone helping each other to make sure all received enough.

It was a treat to stand in line, get your food and…

find yourself a quiet place to sample it.

and then (with your full belly in tow, go visit with your friends)

No one can celebrate like a Sierra Leonean!

They use what is before them, give thanks for it,

share it and have one heck of a good time.

We can all learn from this. And we can all help them enjoy days like this more often. We don’t need to send them clowns and gimmicks, we can send them everyday necessities and it is enough. Please remember Nazareth House and the help you can give through them. Give today.
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The Festivities at NHA School Continue…

At the NHA Celebration of the first year at the Kabala School,

the students, parents, teachers, staff and friends did not sip on fancy colas and specialty drinks.

They enjoyed water. And were pleased to have it.

The students didn’t have to a Jumpy House rented for them,

they enjoyed fellowship with each other.

They held hands, they danced.

There were no fancy cupcakes,

they loved their rice and soup.

A dish they have every night,

but tonight the celebration made it special.

There was no clown hired to make them laugh,

but they laughed.
They were delighted with the large helpings of food,

a plate full like that is a rarity to them…

they were so happy with the fellowship

and celebration in their honor.

They didn’t want or need anything more than what they had. They were overjoyed with the whole day. It didn’t matter if they had to stand in line to get your food…

Nobody whined, nobody wanted something better.

It was a wonderful, satisfying, excellent time. Everyone helping each other to make sure all received enough.

It was a treat to stand in line, get your food and…

find yourself a quiet place to sample it.

and then (with your full belly in tow, go visit with your friends)

No one can celebrate like a Sierra Leonean!

They use what is before them, give thanks for it,

share it and have one heck of a good time.

We can all learn from this. And we can all help them enjoy days like this more often. We don’t need to send them clowns and gimmicks, we can send them everyday necessities and it is enough. Please remember Nazareth House and the help you can give through them. Give today.
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NHA School Year End Celebration

The parents, the teachers, and the St. Laurence House Staff prepare the food

for the huge celebration of the Year End of the Nazareth House Apostolate Kabala School.

No fancy commercial kitchen here for this big feast, food for everyone was cooked over the outdoor fire.

Everyone waits anxiously, bowl in hand, to partake of the delicious celebration feast.

A bucket filled with water to quench the thirst in the hot sun appears on the scene.

The thirsty children line up to receive some water.

The dinner bell is sounded and the children run to fetch some food.
The banquet has begun.
Lucy and Ann Marie tend to the task of making sure

that everyone has a heaping bowl of food.

Join us at this blog tomorrow for more pictures of our students and the Celebration Feast of a Year at NHA School.

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NHA School Year End Celebration


The parents, the teachers, and the St. Laurence House Staff prepare the food

for the huge celebration of the Year End of the Nazareth House Apostolate Kabala School.

No fancy commercial kitchen here for this big feast, food for everyone was cooked over the outdoor fire.

Everyone waits anxiously, bowl in hand, to partake of the delicious celebration feast.


A bucket filled with water to quench the thirst in the hot sun appears on the scene.

The thirsty children line up to receive some water.

The dinner bell is sounded and the children run to fetch some food.
The banquet has begun.
Lucy and Ann Marie tend to the task of making sure

that everyone has a heaping bowl of food.

Join us at this blog tomorrow for more pictures of our students and the Celebration Feast of a Year at NHA School.

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NHA School Year End Celebration


The parents, the teachers, and the St. Laurence House Staff prepare the food

for the huge celebration of the Year End of the Nazareth House Apostolate Kabala School.

No fancy commercial kitchen here for this big feast, food for everyone was cooked over the outdoor fire.

Everyone waits anxiously, bowl in hand, to partake of the delicious celebration feast.


A bucket filled with water to quench the thirst in the hot sun appears on the scene.

The thirsty children line up to receive some water.

The dinner bell is sounded and the children run to fetch some food.
The banquet has begun.
Lucy and Ann Marie tend to the task of making sure

that everyone has a heaping bowl of food.

Join us at this blog tomorrow for more pictures of our students and the Celebration Feast of a Year at NHA School.

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