Tuesday, April 18, 2006

Humbled by the ‘Keep Kim In Canada’ Campaign

As many of you know, my wife Kim is Australian and that we have been struggling to get her immigration worked out so that she can keep ministering in the inner city community we live in (not to mention that I’d hate to live on the opposite side of the planet from my wife). Recently, the first stage of the process was miraculously achieved, taking us to the next big step- raising the $2000 to cover all the expenses for her Permanent Residency here in Canada. As missionaries, this cost, at a time when we have been hit with several other large expenses, looms heavily on our spirits.

It was during this time that we have been humbled and touched by the generousity of so many of you I have met in through this conversation. Jordon Cooper and Wendy Cooper spread the word, calling for the “Keep Kim In Canada Campaign”, directing people to donate to the cause, either through PayPal (see sidebar) or YWAM Donor Services for Canadian tax receipts. Several others have taken up the call and several generous donations have already begun to come in.

As I write this, my heart is full, my throat is tight and my eyes teary. Thank you all for the love, prayer and support you have extended to me, many of you who don’t know me beyond words on a screen. We would like to thank each of you for the gift of your friendship.

Thanks to the Father for the gift of His Spirit which unites into one Body, His Church.

Posted by Jamie Arpin-Ricci in 01:04:30
Comments

6 Responses to “Humbled by the ‘Keep Kim In Canada’ Campaign”

  1. ralph says:
    April 17, 2006 at 8:28 pm

    Amen! Brilliant!!

    ralph x

  2. Jamie Arpin-Ricci says:
    April 17, 2006 at 8:39 pm

    Thanks Ralph!

  3. Jenna says:
    April 22, 2006 at 2:36 pm

    It could be, you know, that they also are extending love, prayer and support to KIM, not just you.

  4. dcypl says:
    April 22, 2006 at 4:23 pm

    I surfed here from Scot Mcknight’s “blogs of the week” link to you, and have found a great site!

    I’m Australian married to a Canadian, we’re planning our move back to Canada after nearly 4 years in Australia right now, including the whole resident thing; medical done, police check underway, it’s a lenghty process. Make sure to keep everyone updated and keep up the ministry.

    In Christ,
    Mike

  5. Jamie Arpin-Ricci says:
    April 22, 2006 at 4:24 pm

    Jenna,Of course. If you read the post, I do a great deal of thanking from “us” and how much “we” appreciate it. The one sentence you picked out was meant to be a thanks from me, as some who gave did so because of their relationship to me, having never met or interacted with her.In the end, I’ll read your comment as joking. I hope was its intention.Peace,Jamie

  6. Jamie Arpin-Ricci says:
    April 22, 2006 at 5:36 pm

    Mike,

    Where in Canada are you moving to? Thanks for dropping by. I hope you’ll return often!

    Peace,
    Jamie