Ways to Help Children

Are you looking for a way to help children? Do you have a passion for sewing? Why not join the two and help orphans around the world. Dresses for Orphans is a nonprofit ministry that sews specially made dresses and shirts for children in orphanages worldwide. It is lead by Darlene Carpenter who works with over 60 volunteers in four states. Over 13,000 outfits have been made and sent to 92 orphanages in 29 countries. Visit their website at www.dressesfororphans.org.

Do you enjoy writing children’s poetry?

Why not enter the Children’s Writer Poetry Contest?         

Go to http://childrenswriter.com and then click writing contests.          

Invitation to SCBWI-WWA's Fall Inside Story

The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators-Western Washington invites you to attend our Fall 2013 Inside Story at Mockingbird Books in Seattle on Sunday, November 3, at 4:00 p.m.
We hold this celebration twice a year for booksellers, librarians, teachers, and other children's book lovers so you can hear the "stories behind the stories" of new and upcoming books by our local authors and illustrators. Each presenter gets a couple of minutes to share inside information about their book. Booksellers, librarians, teachers, media people, and other kidlit lovers are all invited. Please feel free to forward this invitation and bring your friends and coworkers!

This fall's featured presenters include Dana Sullivan, Karen Lewis, Patrick Flores-Scott, Jaime Temairik, Roy Kindelberger, Elizabeth Rose Stanton, Nina Laden, Kathryn O. Galbraith, Dia Calhoun, Craig Orback, Brenda Z. Guiberson, Suzanne Williams, Richard Jesse Watson, Samantha R. Vamos, Stasia Ward Kehoe, Lorie Ann Grover, and Matthew Porter.

Please RSVP to info@mockingbirdbooksgl. com as soon as possible!

We hope you'll be there to help us celebrate these wonderful new books.

Sincerely,
Deb Lund
Inside Story Chair
SCBWI Western Washington

Chosen anti-trafficking film TONIGHT!

Chosen Premiere Film Showing in Seattle

Tickets still available 1-866-437-5433

This event is on 26 September 2013 

7:30pm Seattle Aquarium

On Thursday, September 26, 2013, the Seattle Aquarium will open its doors and turn down the lights for students and community members at the Seattle Premiere of Chosen. The gripping new film tells the shocking true story of two All-American girls tricked into trafficking. Brianna and Lacy explain how pimps targeted them in their Washington neighborhoods and how they were rescued. The film was created by Shared Hope International, an international anti-trafficking organization founded by former Washington Congresswoman Linda Smith, to educate youth on the dangers of trafficking.

Today in America, experts estimate at least 100,000 U.S. children are being trafficking within U.S. borders, at the alarming average age of 13 years old. The film and corresponding action pack teach youth the warning signs of trafficking and equip them with resources to protect themselves and others.

$35 – General Admission  TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE, CALL 1-866-437-5433

Have you dreamed of being a children’s book reviewer?

Now’s your opportunity, Christian Childrens Book Review is looking for reviewers and an intern.  The deadline in September 27^th.

Go to www.ccbreview.blogspot.com to get all the details to apply.

Successful Safeway Event

Last Saturday we partnered with Safeway Markets giving away fingerprint kits and You Can’t Fool Me, Be a Safe Kid coloring books. Many parents showed their appreciation by thanking us for helping the children. We want to thank Brewton-Hight Farmers Insurance of Silverdale for donating the fingerprint/ID Kits and The Kitsap Community Consortium for funding the Be a Safe Kid coloring books.  A thank you for all the volunteers, Maggie, Gigi, Bernie, Judy and Dan, who helped make this event a success!

Dan presents the Bremerton Callow store manager with fingerprint kits and coloring books for the employees.

Maggie explained how fingerprinting works to an interested Dad in Silverdale.

Gigi and Judy engaged many parents giving away fingerprint kits and coloring books at the Bainbridge Island Safeway.

Back to School

As parent’s rush to get their kids ready for school, updating photos in their fingerprint kits should on the top of the list. Don’t have a fingerprint kit for your child? No problem. Freedom13 will be giving away fingerprint kits and You Can’t Fool Me, Be a Safe Kid coloring books this Saturday, September 7^th from 11 am – 2 pm at the following Safeways:

2890 NW Bucklin Hill Rd. Silverdale

253 High School Rd NE, Bainbridge Island

900 N. Callow, Bremerton

Stop by and get free kits and coloring books for all the children in your life.

Need a last minute summer activity for your children?

 

Check out Superbook on ABC Family.

All week long, August 26—30, Superbook will air on ABC Family at 9:30 a.m. ET/PT. Check out the lineup of Bible adventures headed your way: "Jonah" The story of God's mercy and compassion. Watch the Trailer "The Fiery Furnace!" A decree! A death sentence! And, a miracle! Watch the Trailer "Road to Damascus" The story of when Saul becomes Paul. Watch the Trailer "Joseph and Pharaoh's Dream" The story of God's perfect plan for each one of us. Watch the Trailer "Roar!" The story of Daniel and the lions' den. Watch the Trailer The new, reimagined Superbook has a team of award-winning animators,  writers, and producers whose credits include Mulan, Beauty and the Beast,  and The Lion King. These entertaining Bible stories use state-of-the-art  media that the young generation expects, and enjoys watching again  and again.

How Do Children See Angels?

Hope you enjoy some quotes from Mimi Doe and Garland Waller’s book, Drawing Angels Near, Children Tell of Angels in Words and Pictures.

“When angels wave their arms, it makes music. (age 8)

When I was a baby I used to cry “waa,waa,waa” until my angel came. (age 3)

My angel sounds just like me. (age 5)

My angel has wings and lives up in the sky. They talk to children in their hearts. (age 6)

An angel is a bird with a person in the middle. (age 4)

Angels are silent. They just are there for you. It is like an inside thing. (age 7)

Angels always walk on their tiptoes. (age 6)

Angels love all of the children in the world. (age 6)”

Another Quote from Iceland

I invite you to send your favorite quote. Let's share.

Recently, I was in Iceland and to my delight found quotes in the airport.

 I thought I'd share them with you. Here's your first one.

National Missing Children's Day

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25 as National Missing Children's Day.  Please mark your calendar and on May 25^th pray for all missing children. Included in our missing children are an estimated 300,000 American born children coerced into child prostitution each year. Thank you for joining us.

Gene & Sandy Hill

Directors, Freedom13.org 

Save the Date!

Kitsap Republican Women, one of the supporters of Freedom13, is having a luncheon that sounds like a lot of fun. Freedom13 is our effort against child sex trafficking. See more at www.Freedom13.org.

Pray for the Children

"Global 4/14 Day is an annual day of prayer for the world's children." said Steve Karges, founder and president of Children's Ministries International, Inc. and coordinator of the event. "The focus of our prayers on Sunday will be for the children who are forgotten, vulnerable and spiritually lost," Karges explained, "and we invite Christians everywhere to join the movement and pray."

This is a movie on child sex trafficking done by Friends Church in Yorba Linda, CA. It opens April 12th! Check the link below for times and theaters in your area.

http://www.nottodaythemovie.com/theaters

In the Seattle area it will be at AMC Loews Alderwood Mall 16, Lynnwood and Regal Meridian 16, Seattle.

We want to thank the partners who made this film possible including Aglow International and Focus on the Family. For a complete list see their website.

This week’s event is speaking to the Rotary Club of Silverdale.

Thursday March 14^th, 12 noon, Silverdale Beach Hotel, 3073 NW Bucklin Hill Rd., Silverdale, speaking on human trafficking with free children’s fingerprint/ID kits available.  This event is open to the public. If you would like lunch please RSVP to me as soon as you know. The cost is $15.00.         

Breaking News:

We have exciting news. Our heart’s desire has been to create a safe house for trafficked youth. We have set sail toward that destination and launched Freedom13 (www.Freedom13.org). Freedom13 is under the umbrella of One Church One Family and together we envision a safe house along with emotional and spiritual healing for trafficked children.

I’ll continue to inform about children trafficked into the sex trade in the U.S. and how to protect our youth. If you have a group interested in knowing about these issues please contact me and we’ll setup a free speaking engagement.  

Reading Time

Four month old Tristan Hill is enjoying one of his favorite books!

What books do you like to read?

Thank You Aglow

Thank you Snohomish Aglow ladies for the opportunity to share with you about the issues of America's children trafficked into the sex trade. I appreciate you joining in the battle and your support.

An Invitation for Washington Friends:

Tonight, 6:30 pm, Snohomish United Methodist Church, 2400 Lake Ave. Snohomish. I’ll be speaking on children trafficked into the sex trade with free children’s fingerprint/ID kits available. This event is open to the public.

Book Recommendation

I’ve experienced people sharing with me how my book, Heaven Just Believe, helped their family deal with death and loss. I count it a privilege to able to help others during their season of grief and appreciate all of them sharing with me.

With the recent accounts of school shootings, I thought I’d share another book about the loss of a school teacher in hopes of helping more children. The book is about a loved teacher who dies in a car accident and how her class of students learn to accept, cope, and then remember their memories of her with fondness. The book is, I Remember Miss Perry by Pat Brisson. The picture book for age four and up is beautifully illustrated by Stephane Jorisch.         

Making New Friends

What a joy it was to join the South Kitsap Conservative Republican Women’s Club this week. I was encouraged by their generosity and willingness to help in the fight against human trafficking. My sincere appreciation and thanks to each one of them.

Happy New Year

Do you want to know more about human trafficking especially teens trafficked into the sex trade? Mark your 2013 calendar January 21-27 and join us for the free events in Kitsap County.

For a week of informative events click-  http://breakfreekitsap.wordpress.com/events/ 

For the Saturday workshop you must register  http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4923312761