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W E L C O M E ! WHO ARE THE KING'S DAUGHTERS AND SONS? "For
over 120 years the Order has lent a hand throughout the world . . .
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One of our partners,
Kids Alive International, sponsors several children's homes in Haiti.
After talking with people at Kids Alive, Janet Laude, president of the
Chautauqua Chapter of KDS, found that there is an urgent need for backpacks
to be filled with the following items for either a boy or girl (grades
k-3, 4-6, or 7-8): 1 package of underwear, I package of socks, 1 toothbrush,
1 tube of toothpaste, I sturdy comb with wide teeth, 1 washcloth, 1 package
of pencils, 1 package of pens (grades 4-8) (more).
The Members' Manual is available in PDF format. The manual will be available as each section is completed. Click here to see the first two sections; and click here to see sections 3, 4, 5, and 6. Additional sections coming soon!
Thousands of children have been injured, killed, orphaned, or are now homeless because of the earthquake in Haiti. Today, kids are wandering the streets. They have no place to sleep. No food to eat. No clean water to drink. Many have lost one or both parents. They have no one to turn to. They urgently need food, shelter, and medical attention! KidsAlive missionaries are working hard to protect the children. If you wish to donate, go the KidsAlive website at the link below and follow the instructions to make a donation. Your generous gifts will further assist these helpless children and families in the name of Jesus. http://www.kidsalive.org/haiti-relief/ CHAUTAUQUA OPEN WEEKS - SUMMER 2010
Chautauqua GATE PASS cost is $345 if purchased before June 1, $356 after June 1. The group rate would be slightly lower if we have more than 20 persons in residence any one week. I look forward to seeing some new faces ! ! ! Request a RESERVATION FORM at pianoBJM@aol.com. (Click here for more information.) SPACE AVAILABLE
This is an exciting time for members of The King's Daughters and Sons. Members throughout North America are making plans to attend the 49th General Convention June 3-6, 2010, in Mayville, NY (adjacent to the famous Chautauqua Institution). To be held at the beautiful Chautauqua Suites Hotel, the meeting will offer King's Daughters and Sons the opportunity to come together to celebrate the work which has been accomplished and to renew spirits for the challenges ahead. Besides the conducting of the general business of this 124 year old Christian service organization, members and guests will be treated to exciting speakers Mark Yeager of TEAAM (a Mississippi support group for families living with autism); Vicki Dusebout, the President of the Southern California Branch, whose group strongly supports Acres of Love, a group of orphanages in Africa; and Al Lackey, the Executive Director of Kids Alive International. These individuals will bring enthusiastic words about their respective missions. In addition, several members will present workshop about literacy, autism, Bible study, and many more interesting topics. King's Daughters and Sons will have the opportunity to network and to learn of the successes that members across the United States and Canada have experienced. Several areas are experiencing robust membership increases and their members will share what works for them. Please join members at the beautiful Chautauqua area in June. The organization's three houses and chapel will be open for tours. The final day will find convention attendees gathering in the Ida A. Vanderbeck Chapel for a rededication and communion service. The members of the Executive Board and I look forward to seeing each one of you at the 49th General Convention. The registration form is printed in the latest issue of The Silver Cross. Join us to rejoice in the services which members of The King's Daughters and Sons do every day to help people across the world. CLERGY RENEWAL WEEK 2010 It's time once again to visit with clergy in your area about attending the 2010 Clergy Renewal Week session at Chautauqua, NY from July 24 - July 31. If you have, or have had, an opportunity to talk with any of the participants from the last three sessions, I'm sure that you have heard encouraging responses. They felt that the time spent there was educational, inspirational, relaxing and renewing. (click here for more) BRANCH AND CIRCLE ACTIVITIES REPORT NEBRASKA: Wide Awake Circle of Sidney is living up to its name. With the help of generous donations from businesses, organizations and foundations, Circle members were able to provide food boxes to over 100 families who needed help during the holidays. The managers and employees of Safeway and Sonny's Super Foods helped to pack the food boxes and had everything ready for pick up and delivery by the City of Sidney Street Department. (click here for more.
"STORYTIME
TO GO" BACKPACKS UPDATE FROM SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Rosanny Adamez, a full-time university student studying medicine (with the help of a scholarship from The International Order of the Kings Daughters and Sons), plans to become a pediatrician. To read about Rosanny's progress in a recent letter to President Frances Sellew and Meredith Houghton, click here. |
Texas
- The 104th Annual Texas Branch Convention will
be held Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Episcopal Church of the
Holy Comforter in Cleburne, Texas. Tennessee - 2010 Convention will be held April 9-10th, at The King's Daughters & Sons Home in Bartlett, TN. The Theme is "Living for God through Hospitality" and our scripture will be 1 Peter 4:9-10 "Offer hospitality to one another...Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms." Pennsylvania - 2010 Convention will be held May 1st, at Pottstown, PA. Guest speaker, President Frances Sellew. WISCONSIN BRANCH NEWS News from the Wisconsin Branch is now available online! See Wisconsin Branch or click on Branch Highlights in the main menu above right.
February is Heart Month so this poem is very appropriate. Heart Gifts It's not the things
that can be bought Helen Steiner
Rice Bible Study Suggestions - a list of thought-provoking subjects that would make excellent Bible Study topics, including "Women in the Old Testament", "Jesus' Parables of Grace" etc. Click here for a complete list of suggested topics. Note: this list contains excellent suggestions and includes a sample Bible Study and Bible Study Resources - well worth a look for anyone searching for ideas. Everything you
ask for in prayer, you will receive. Matthew 21:22 ![]() 2010 GENERAL CONVENTION Register Early! Click here for more information about the 2010 convention at Chautauqua and a copy of the registration form. Come Home to Chautauqua in 2010! New Horizons Program, 2010 New Horizons 2010, August 28 - September 2. Text: Colossians 4:5-6
2010 New Horizons
Themes: Autism, Literacy, Membership, Leadership
New Horizons On The Road is available to come to your Circle or Branch. It is a one day program from 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. The agenda includes not only information about the Order but how we can all use this information to spread the word to others. A power point presentation has been prepared and there will be opportunities for you to share your knowledge and enthusiasm as well. You are welcome to invite prospective members to come along with you. To arrange for New Horizons On The Road to come to your Branch/Circle, your Branch President or Circle President should contact Chris White, CPA, The King's Daughters and Sons Headquarters, PO Box 1017, Chautauqua, NY 14712. Phone: 716-357-4951 E-mail: iokds5@windstream.net For more about the New Horizons Program and how to apply, click here. AUTISM Family Times, a Christian E-zine promoting family values, recently published an article online about Va. Beach, VA King's Daughter, Pat Alspaugh, who spoke on autism at the 2008 convention. Click here to read the article. INDIANA'S PURPLE STREAK newsletter is now available in your email Inbox and also online. Click here to learn more. RENEWAL COMMITTEE WORKING TO IMPROVE MEMBERSHIP, VISIBILITY (Read more about the work of the Renewal Committee - click here)
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Chautauqua
MAPPING CIRCLES Maps with a complete listing of KDS Branches and Circles in the United States and Canada. [more]
DONOR
FORM Forms and applications are available online for various programs including Donor Form, Clergy Renewal Week, Member at Large Dues Form, NAI Scholarship, etc. For a list of forms, click here. KING'S
DAUGHTERS AND SONS WEBSITES AND ONLINE PROJECTS CLERGY
RENEWAL WEEK 2010 AWARDS
PRESENTED BY INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP EXTENSION COMMITTEE NEW
IOKDS LOGO COMMEMORATIVE
BRICK PROGRAM MEMBERS AT LARGE 2010 DUES Current and prospective members who do not belong to a Circle or Branch may pay dues directly to the Order and enjoy the rights and privileges of all members, including a subscription to The Silver Cross. Please print and fill out the form here. BRANCH NEWS TEXAS, GEORGIA, MISSOURI, OHIO, INDIANA, ONTARIO AND MORE! For photos and news, click here
New Horizons Scholarship Program - click here. IOKDS SCHOLARSHIPS GIVE HOPE AND HELP TO THOSE AT RISK Thinking about Rosanny not only encourages me, but also challenges me to live selflessly. When we first met Nany five years ago, her house didnt have windows. [more] WORLD FAMOUS ARTIST CREATES PAINTING TO HELP IOKDS LITERACY FUND-RAISING
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