Great Ministry Opportunity

I received this email from an organization who need some space for exchange students coming to Juneau. If you are interested or know someone who can help, respond or pass on the information.

Pray about it. Think about it. This would be an amazing opportunity! Here's all the information I received...

Dear Church,

 

My name is Taralee Ellis; I am working for a nonprofit foundation that administers two federally funded scholarships.  We bring high school teens from the former Soviet Union (FLEX program) and countries with significant Muslim populations (YES program) to Juneau for a school year.

 

I am contacting you today to find out if there is any way your church might help me find homes for these students. First off I ask that you join me in prayer that God will find homes for these students, secondly to spread the word in your congregation about this rewarding opportunity and thirdly to spread the word in the Juneau area about three fantastic exchange students that are coming to Juneau for the upcoming academic year. All have great English skills and have a variety of interests – from music to theater, and student government to volleyball.  You can find out a little more about each student through their student profile link (click, or copy and paste in your web browser to view):

 

YES068           Aliffia  INDONESIA  F

http://www.pax.org/asp/pax.asp?st_id=15619&p=6002

 

YES097           Pahmie            PHILIPPINES M

http://www.pax.org/asp/pax.asp?st_id=15739&p=10341

 

FSA129           Yekaterina       RUSSIA           F

http://www.pax.org/asp/pax.asp?st_id=15703&p=3737

 

 

At the PAX program, we bring high school teens on both the FLEX and YES programs to Alaska for a school year, but we are currently even seeking host families that could possibly welcome the student for 8 weeks to start the school year. We need host families to provide a warm and loving home environment, a bed, and three meals a day.  It is a one of a kind experience, and an opportunity to make a positive difference in a young person’s life. 

 

I was wondering if you can please pass my posting below to your members to alert them of this unique educational opportunity and see if anybody might be interested. I would also be happy to come speak to your church or youth group about this program at any time.

 

Please contact me ASAP if you are interested or happen to know someone who is able to help out.  We need to find a home for these three students within the next two weeks to make their American dreams come true.

 

Thank you in advance for your help to make the world smaller and reaching out to share God's love.  My contact information is listed below please contact me if you have any questions, or would like to set up a time to speak with me in person and to learn more.

 

Warmly,

 

Taralee Ellis

TL Creations
PO Box 32125
Juneau, AK 99803

907-500-7095 Home

253-459-4006 Cell

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A Job Opportunity

Andrea had passed this along and I wanted to see if anyone in the church might be interested in this position in the Juneau school district.

The job is a payroll specialist and you can check out the full job description by clicking here.  This looks like a great opportunity if anyone is looking for a job or a change and has the skills needed.

Update! also received this one from Tracy Foster- here's her email:

we are looking for a part-time maintenance worker for Gross Alaska, Inc. They would need to have a license and working vehicle as it is for 2 buildings - 1 in valley and 1 downtown.

Mostly building maintenance and some applicances  - like popcorn poppers etc. hours are fairly flexible. would also be on call. If you know of anyone who might be interested let me know or have them call me at 586-3634.

Let me know if any questions. Thanks for your help in this!

Tracy

Multiplied blessings to you!

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