Yes Arusha
“Do you know?”
Mark 12:41-44 NIV - The Widow's Offering
As we look outside our own lives and see the needs of others, our actions speak louder than our words. The Year 8’s ran a Prayer Gathering highlighting the impacts of POVERTY in our world and promoted the work of YES Arusha. As I was helping students find their way on UP DAY, I spotted a young lad who I knew would be struggling with the change to routine, he looked a little worked up. When I asked if he needed a hand, he said, “I am not sure where I have to go; I don’t have a timetable, BUT (he reached into his pocket) THIS IS FOR YES Arusha.” He handed me a $5.00 note. In spite of his own personal stress levels rising the first thing he had to do was SOMETHING FOR SOMEONE ELSE.
Thanks to Tom, Lachlan, Ella and Olivia who once again have contributed to this week’s article.
“Throughout preparing for our Prayer Gathering, there has been many steps and many roles to be filled. Luckly, all of these tasks were met quickly with the help of the Year 8 students. Some of the roles include Tech and presentation, Welcome to Country, Symbols, Readings/Psalms, Homily, Prayers of the faithful, Music, Photos, Art design, Posters / Fliers, Greetings, Emails to teachers, Newsletter, Donation buckets, and contact with Lachie Miller. We have also practiced speaking and the process that the liturgy will run on Tuesday, December 3rd.
In our religion lesson we had a guess speaker Lachlan Miller. (Founder of YES Arusha) He informed us that when was 18 he decided to go to Africa to volunteer for an orphanage, but the proceeds of the donations didn’t go to the children, it went to the owner. He saw a problem that he wanted to solve, slowly over time he raised enough money for many the kids in the orphanage to go to school. Once he reached his target, he realised he didn’t want to stop, he registered a not-for-profit organisation YES Arusha, cemented ties with Haradali Schools and continued raising funds. This just shows the impact of Lachie Miller and the Yes Arusha team. A TEAM THAT INCLUDES THE OLSCC COMMUNITY.”
The students interviewed Lachlan, have a listen to his inspirational words below:
Our goal as a community is to provide a YES Arusha scholarship every year, the Year 8’s have started the ball rolling now can we all become a part of making a change in a young person's life?
“On a personal note, thank you all for being part of my life for the past 23 years. I have seen your sons and daughters grow and mature becoming wonderful young men and women. It has been a privilege to play my part in their development.”
Cheers Mr G
“Can you help us out, click on the link below.”
The Goal - $6,500 which covers the education of a child for 4 years.
Steve Gillespie
Teacher