Report from James Mansaray in Freetown. Part 1 of 3

REPORT FROM JAMES MANSARAY: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Being away too long leaves me with no option but to apologize to you all for the silence. I was totally worn out and needed rest which I guess you all will understand, I hope.

A Birthday comes once in a year but it seems as if mine comes twice. Just after my week off, my birthday was here, followed by Kadijahs’ birthday few days later. See what am saying? I get to celebrate with Kadijah, too so it seems like I am having two birthdays. I thank you all for making these two special days wonderful for both of us. Now I know that I have so many around me with lots of love and concern. Tenki!

Now, let’s talk about the past few weeks here at St. Laurence House and the NHA School in Kabala. You will all recall that I spent couple of days with them a few weeks ago and I did have a wonderful time too.

You’ve had a glimpse of the students on the blog already. It seems as if Mama Vicki could not wait even a few days for these pictures to go with my short report. Anyways, this is all part of our mission and I thank her so much for keeping you all alive with our day to day activities at Nazareth House Apostolate.

If you would ask me now “James, what you want to do next on the blog?” I will proudly say, “Meeting the NHA school kids”.

On my arrival at the school ground the first morning, they almost mobbed me with hugs and greetings. How could you say no to a bunch of love like this when there is a whole lot in the world searching for one? They are and had been part of us and there is no way to send them back. Consider yourself honored and lucky to be part of this family here. All those little THANK YOU signs came directly from the hearts of those pretty kids you see on picture. Nazareth House is making an impact and improving the lives of so many here.



MORE OF THIS REPORT TOMORROW – APRIL 15TH. CHECK BACK FOR PART 2 OF 3…
Read and see the students of NHA Kabala School in action, she report card day…

Have a great day…
Above photo is of the Collage of Photos that hangs in the Office of Nazareth House Kabala School in Kabala Sierra Leone.


Note from Blog Admin: the photo quality is not up to our usual standards. James will explain this in next blog posts. Don’t worry, the quality will return. Things happen. : )

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Report from James Mansaray in Freetown. Part 1 of 3

REPORT FROM JAMES MANSARAY: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Being away too long leaves me with no option but to apologize to you all for the silence. I was totally worn out and needed rest which I guess you all will understand, I hope.

A Birthday comes once in a year but it seems as if mine comes twice. Just after my week off, my birthday was here, followed by Kadijahs’ birthday few days later. See what am saying? I get to celebrate with Kadijah, too so it seems like I am having two birthdays. I thank you all for making these two special days wonderful for both of us. Now I know that I have so many around me with lots of love and concern. Tenki!

Now, let’s talk about the past few weeks here at St. Laurence House and the NHA School in Kabala. You will all recall that I spent couple of days with them a few weeks ago and I did have a wonderful time too.

You’ve had a glimpse of the students on the blog already. It seems as if Mama Vicki could not wait even a few days for these pictures to go with my short report. Anyways, this is all part of our mission and I thank her so much for keeping you all alive with our day to day activities at Nazareth House Apostolate.

If you would ask me now “James, what you want to do next on the blog?” I will proudly say, “Meeting the NHA school kids”.

On my arrival at the school ground the first morning, they almost mobbed me with hugs and greetings. How could you say no to a bunch of love like this when there is a whole lot in the world searching for one? They are and had been part of us and there is no way to send them back. Consider yourself honored and lucky to be part of this family here. All those little THANK YOU signs came directly from the hearts of those pretty kids you see on picture. Nazareth House is making an impact and improving the lives of so many here.



MORE OF THIS REPORT TOMORROW – APRIL 15TH. CHECK BACK FOR PART 2 OF 3…
Read and see the students of NHA Kabala School in action, she report card day…

Have a great day…
Above photo is of the Collage of Photos that hangs in the Office of Nazareth House Kabala School in Kabala Sierra Leone.


Note from Blog Admin: the photo quality is not up to our usual standards. James will explain this in next blog posts. Don’t worry, the quality will return. Things happen. : )

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Report from James Mansaray in Freetown. Part 1 of 3

REPORT FROM JAMES MANSARAY: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Being away too long leaves me with no option but to apologize to you all for the silence. I was totally worn out and needed rest which I guess you all will understand, I hope.

A Birthday comes once in a year but it seems as if mine comes twice. Just after my week off, my birthday was here, followed by Kadijahs’ birthday few days later. See what am saying? I get to celebrate with Kadijah, too so it seems like I am having two birthdays. I thank you all for making these two special days wonderful for both of us. Now I know that I have so many around me with lots of love and concern. Tenki!

Now, let’s talk about the past few weeks here at St. Laurence House and the NHA School in Kabala. You will all recall that I spent couple of days with them a few weeks ago and I did have a wonderful time too.

You’ve had a glimpse of the students on the blog already. It seems as if Mama Vicki could not wait even a few days for these pictures to go with my short report. Anyways, this is all part of our mission and I thank her so much for keeping you all alive with our day to day activities at Nazareth House Apostolate.

If you would ask me now “James, what you want to do next on the blog?” I will proudly say, “Meeting the NHA school kids”.

On my arrival at the school ground the first morning, they almost mobbed me with hugs and greetings. How could you say no to a bunch of love like this when there is a whole lot in the world searching for one? They are and had been part of us and there is no way to send them back. Consider yourself honored and lucky to be part of this family here. All those little THANK YOU signs came directly from the hearts of those pretty kids you see on picture. Nazareth House is making an impact and improving the lives of so many here.



MORE OF THIS REPORT TOMORROW – APRIL 15TH. CHECK BACK FOR PART 2 OF 3…
Read and see the students of NHA Kabala School in action, she report card day…

Have a great day…
Above photo is of the Collage of Photos that hangs in the Office of Nazareth House Kabala School in Kabala Sierra Leone.


Note from Blog Admin: the photo quality is not up to our usual standards. James will explain this in next blog posts. Don’t worry, the quality will return. Things happen. : )

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Report from James Mansaray in Freetown. Part 1 of 3

REPORT FROM JAMES MANSARAY: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Being away too long leaves me with no option but to apologize to you all for the silence. I was totally worn out and needed rest which I guess you all will understand, I hope.

A Birthday comes once in a year but it seems as if mine comes twice. Just after my week off, my birthday was here, followed by Kadijahs’ birthday few days later. See what am saying? I get to celebrate with Kadijah, too so it seems like I am having two birthdays. I thank you all for making these two special days wonderful for both of us. Now I know that I have so many around me with lots of love and concern. Tenki!

Now, let’s talk about the past few weeks here at St. Laurence House and the NHA School in Kabala. You will all recall that I spent couple of days with them a few weeks ago and I did have a wonderful time too.

You’ve had a glimpse of the students on the blog already. It seems as if Mama Vicki could not wait even a few days for these pictures to go with my short report. Anyways, this is all part of our mission and I thank her so much for keeping you all alive with our day to day activities at Nazareth House Apostolate.

If you would ask me now “James, what you want to do next on the blog?” I will proudly say, “Meeting the NHA school kids”.

On my arrival at the school ground the first morning, they almost mobbed me with hugs and greetings. How could you say no to a bunch of love like this when there is a whole lot in the world searching for one? They are and had been part of us and there is no way to send them back. Consider yourself honored and lucky to be part of this family here. All those little THANK YOU signs came directly from the hearts of those pretty kids you see on picture. Nazareth House is making an impact and improving the lives of so many here.



MORE OF THIS REPORT TOMORROW – APRIL 15TH. CHECK BACK FOR PART 2 OF 3…
Read and see the students of NHA Kabala School in action, she report card day…

Have a great day…
Above photo is of the Collage of Photos that hangs in the Office of Nazareth House Kabala School in Kabala Sierra Leone.


Note from Blog Admin: the photo quality is not up to our usual standards. James will explain this in next blog posts. Don’t worry, the quality will return. Things happen. : )

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Sham el-Nessim, Emmaus Day

Today, at Nazareth House we celebrate a tradition in commemoration of Luke 24:13-35, Emmaus Day or in Coptic Tradition : “Sham el-Nessim”. The tradition is to pack a picnic and travel as the men did while Jesus walked with them on the road to Emmaus. Other religiouns celebrate Sham el-Nessim as a welcoming of Spring.

Sham el-Nessim literally means “sniffing the air” or “breathing the air” occurring annually on Monday, the day after the Easter Sunday.

Sham el-Nessim is celebrated by both Christians and Muslims so it is considered both a national and religious festival in Egypt and other parts of the world. The main features of the festival are:

People spend the day out picnicking in any space of green, public gardens, parks, at the zoo, etc. In Sierra Leone, James and the family takes a picnic to the ocean.

Traditional food eaten on this day consits mainly of salted fish (canned tuna works well), lettuce, scallion or green onions, tirmis or Lupini Beans and boiled colored eggs.

Even if you have to go to work on Monday, take some time to walk away from your desk, get outside, sniff the breeze and celebrate your personal walk with Christ.

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Sham el-Nessim, Emmaus Day

Today, at Nazareth House we celebrate a tradition in commemoration of Luke 24:13-35, Emmaus Day or in Coptic Tradition : “Sham el-Nessim”. The tradition is to pack a picnic and travel as the men did while Jesus walked with them on the road to Emmaus. Other religiouns celebrate Sham el-Nessim as a welcoming of Spring.

Sham el-Nessim literally means “sniffing the air” or “breathing the air” occurring annually on Monday, the day after the Easter Sunday.

Sham el-Nessim is celebrated by both Christians and Muslims so it is considered both a national and religious festival in Egypt and other parts of the world. The main features of the festival are:

People spend the day out picnicking in any space of green, public gardens, parks, at the zoo, etc. In Sierra Leone, James and the family takes a picnic to the ocean.

Traditional food eaten on this day consits mainly of salted fish (canned tuna works well), lettuce, scallion or green onions, tirmis or Lupini Beans and boiled colored eggs.

Even if you have to go to work on Monday, take some time to walk away from your desk, get outside, sniff the breeze and celebrate your personal walk with Christ.

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Sham el-Nessim, Emmaus Day

Today, at Nazareth House we celebrate a tradition in commemoration of Luke 24:13-35, Emmaus Day or in Coptic Tradition : “Sham el-Nessim”. The tradition is to pack a picnic and travel as the men did while Jesus walked with them on the road to Emmaus. Other religiouns celebrate Sham el-Nessim as a welcoming of Spring.

Sham el-Nessim literally means “sniffing the air” or “breathing the air” occurring annually on Monday, the day after the Easter Sunday.

Sham el-Nessim is celebrated by both Christians and Muslims so it is considered both a national and religious festival in Egypt and other parts of the world. The main features of the festival are:

People spend the day out picnicking in any space of green, public gardens, parks, at the zoo, etc. In Sierra Leone, James and the family takes a picnic to the ocean.

Traditional food eaten on this day consits mainly of salted fish (canned tuna works well), lettuce, scallion or green onions, tirmis or Lupini Beans and boiled colored eggs.

Even if you have to go to work on Monday, take some time to walk away from your desk, get outside, sniff the breeze and celebrate your personal walk with Christ.

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Sham el-Nessim, Emmaus Day

Today, at Nazareth House we celebrate a tradition in commemoration of Luke 24:13-35, Emmaus Day or in Coptic Tradition : “Sham el-Nessim”. The tradition is to pack a picnic and travel as the men did while Jesus walked with them on the road to Emmaus. Other religiouns celebrate Sham el-Nessim as a welcoming of Spring.

Sham el-Nessim literally means “sniffing the air” or “breathing the air” occurring annually on Monday, the day after the Easter Sunday.

Sham el-Nessim is celebrated by both Christians and Muslims so it is considered both a national and religious festival in Egypt and other parts of the world. The main features of the festival are:

People spend the day out picnicking in any space of green, public gardens, parks, at the zoo, etc. In Sierra Leone, James and the family takes a picnic to the ocean.

Traditional food eaten on this day consits mainly of salted fish (canned tuna works well), lettuce, scallion or green onions, tirmis or Lupini Beans and boiled colored eggs.

Even if you have to go to work on Monday, take some time to walk away from your desk, get outside, sniff the breeze and celebrate your personal walk with Christ.

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HE IS RISEN

He is Risen, indeed!

From Nazareth House Apostolate, Easter Blessings, today and always.

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HE IS RISEN

He is Risen, indeed!

From Nazareth House Apostolate, Easter Blessings, today and always.

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