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Oct 5, 2011
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Bulembu in Germany

Whitfield Writes ― * Special Note *  This blog post will be written in English and in German as the goal is to reach people as far and wide as possible. The English version can also be found on the Bulembu blog. I’m posting this here as well in an effort to... (More)
Posted on Oct 5th, 2011
Sep 21, 2011
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Covering Canada

Whitfield Writes ― Simon Cowell may be famous for generating the craze that led today’s plethora of TV talent competitions, but there was one who came long before Cowell. Don Weiner created Showtime at the Apollo, and his Amateur Night launched the careers of major... (More)
Posted on Sep 21st, 2011
Jul 9, 2011
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The Silent Page

Whitfield Writes ― Today is the first day I have felt somewhat normal in weeks. Many. Weeks. Since I returned from Austria at the beginning of this year, I have been plagued with near debilitating medical issues. I even thought I might not be able to go to Bulembu.... (More)
Posted on Jul 9th, 2011
May 28, 2011
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The disfigured butterfly

Whitfield Writes ― It was nearly 5:00 p.m., and I was finally able to drag my body out from underneath the covers where I’d spent the entire day and night before. It wasn’t that I wanted to get out of bed. My head had been throbbing with the pain of a... (More)
Posted on May 28th, 2011
May 26, 2011
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Bulembu: A Forest and A Future

Whitfield Writes ― Imagine growing up in a close-knit community only to watch your town virtually disappear. The few citizens that remain are suffering for lack of the basics but more than that; they turn to crime to compensate for the lack of jobs. Now imagine... (More)
Posted on May 26th, 2011
May 23, 2011
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Bulembu: Another Important Announcement

Whitfield Writes ― A couple of weeks have passed since we received word that Bulembu International was going to be halting its funding support of Bulembu Ministries Swaziland. I’ve heard from so many of you who have felt similar emotions over this news: sadness,... (More)
Posted on May 23rd, 2011
May 11, 2011
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Lending a Hand with Both Hands

Whitfield Writes ― It is such a special occasion when an orphan is adopted into a new forever family! There are many joys and challenges in what can be a very expensive process. Legal issues bring even more joy and challenges! But, God is faithful. My dear friends,... (More)
Posted on May 11th, 2011
May 6, 2011
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Bulembu – Important Announcement

Whitfield Writes ― It is with a heavy heart that I share some news with you regarding Bulembu International and their involvement with Bulembu Ministries Swaziland. An announcement yesterday reveals that Bulembu International will no longer provide strategic funding to... (More)
Posted on May 6th, 2011
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The Next Step

Whitfield Writes ― Life’s journey for Phephile Khumalo is taken one step at a time. But for this seven-year-old in the Bulembu childcare program, each physical step has been taken only with the aid of crutches. Phephile was a baby when a snake bit her. The bite... (More)
Posted on May 6th, 2011
Apr 29, 2011
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Journey to Bulembu: A Day in the Life of HTC Students

Whitfield Writes ― The next time you’re roaming through the southeastern half of Africa, enjoying a lovely hotel room or a scrumptious meal, take a close look at those serving you. These are waitrons and hotel staff members who may very well have been trained at... (More)
Posted on Apr 29th, 2011
Apr 21, 2011
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Journey to Bulembu: A Pandora’s Box Part II

Whitfield Writes ― This is Part II of Monique’s amazing Journey To Bulembu. Enjoy and be inspired. I know I am!! Theresia and I spent two nights in Johannesburg before we met the rest of the team, which consisted of Scott, Michelle, Vange and Genesa, all from... (More)
Posted on Apr 21st, 2011
Apr 20, 2011
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Journey to Bulembu: Can you see their souls?

Whitfield Writes ― Henri Cartier-Bresson, the famous Life magazine photographer, once said, “In color photographs, you see peoples clothes, in black and white, you see their souls.” What do you see when you look at these beautiful black & white photos... (More)
Posted on Apr 20th, 2011
Apr 17, 2011
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Journey to Bulembu: A Pandora’s Box for Monique

Whitfield Writes ― For this post, I asked Monique van Haaren to share her story of Bulembu. What makes the Bulembu part of the story so magnificent is the backstory. So, that’s where she starts. Part II will take you on her trip (with me) to Bulembu. I know you&... (More)
Posted on Apr 17th, 2011
Apr 4, 2011
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Journey to Bulembu: The 2020 Blog

Whitfield Writes ― I am honored to announce that I’m going to be providing editorial and guest writing support to The 2020 Blog for Bulembu International. Together, we’ll explore the many ways Bulembu is working toward becoming a self-sustaining community... (More)
Posted on Apr 4th, 2011
Mar 23, 2011
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Journey to Bulembu: Reflections

Whitfield Writes ― NOTE: This was written yesterday before we actually left Bulembu but Internet access was nearly impossible. So, I am posting this as it was written… The heat is relentless as the sun reminds me it isn’t quite ready to release its grip on... (More)
Posted on Mar 23rd, 2011
Mar 4, 2011
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Journey to Bulembu: Never a Dull Moment

Whitfield Writes ― It’s hard to believe I’ll be boarding a plane and heading for the continent of Africa in just nine days. Too much has been happening in my own life to keep me from really enjoying the preparation and anticipation experience. A kitchen... (More)
Posted on Mar 4th, 2011
Feb 13, 2011
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Journey to Bulembu: A Shot in the Arm

Whitfield Writes ― In exactly one month I will board a plane to begin my physical journey to Bulembu, Swaziland. I’m still pinching myself because it still hasn’t registered that I’m really going. Perhaps I’m just not pinching hard enough for... (More)
Posted on Feb 13th, 2011
Jan 21, 2011
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Bulembu or Bust!

Whitfield Writes ― My bags are packed, and I’m … Well, ok, my bags aren’t packed yet, but I am ready to go! And I’m excited to officially announce that I’m going to Bulembu! My dear friend, Monique (from Holland), and I are going to... (More)
Posted on Jan 21st, 2011
Jan 11, 2011
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Journey to Bulembu

Whitfield Writes ― Anytime our church had a guest who spoke on the topic of going into the world’s mission fields, I was always the one person who would slink down into the pew as far as I could (without actually hitting the floor) so that God could wouldn’t see me... (More)
Posted on Jan 11th, 2011
Dec 11, 2010
Theresia Whitfield posted a new topic.
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Autographed Canadian Tenors Quilt Winner Announced!

Whitfield Writes ― I met her in Carefree, Arizona. She barely spoke a word that night, and I could tell she was nervous. Her eyes kept darting back and forth; one minute engrossed in whatever I was saying, the next starring at them. In many ways she seemed torn, as if... (More)
Posted on Dec 11th, 2010
Dec 1, 2010
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Canadian Tenors Quilt Auction to Benefit the Bulembu Foundation

Whitfield Writes ― Like so many others who have been to a Canadian Tenors concert, Sue Blancato was touched to the core when the Tenors shared, as they do at every performance, the story of Bulembu. There was never any question in her mind what she wanted, no, what she... (More)
Posted on Dec 1st, 2010
Nov 28, 2010
Theresia Whitfield posted a new topic.
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The Art of Healing: For Tracie

Whitfield Writes ― She didn’t even make it through an entire song. Wandering around a Barnes and Nobles bookstore, listening to the song that was playing over the speaker system, Tracie knew she was a fan for life. But who was this group? There was something magical... (More)
Posted on Nov 28th, 2010
Nov 20, 2010
Theresia Whitfield posted a new topic.
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Angels for Bulembu “Wings of Hope”

Whitfield Writes ― This Thursday is the day America celebrates Thanksgiving Day. For a lot of people, it is mostly about turkey, football, and getting up before the crack of dawn on Friday to officially kick off the increasingly secularized holiday season. For others,... (More)
Posted on Nov 20th, 2010
Nov 15, 2010
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Start an Adoption Fund at your Church

Whitfield Writes ― Today there are currently more than 143 million orphaned and vulnerable children in our world. In some ways, it seems like a drop in the bucket when compared to a world population of nearly 6.8 billion. But it isn’t a drop in anything to those... (More)
Posted on Nov 15th, 2010
Nov 5, 2010
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Orphans Going Hungry

Whitfield Writes ― How long do you think you’d survive if you ate only once every two days? I have often joked that I can barely survive eating only every two hours. But there are many places in this world where for many orphaned children, eating one meal every... (More)
Made popular on Nov 6th, 2010
Nov 1, 2010
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It isn’t what you think it means

Whitfield Writes ― What comes to your mind when you hear the word “adoption”? Like most of the rest of the planet, you probably think adoption means to permanently place a child within the home of another family. But, I’m here to tell you, it isn&... (More)
Made popular on Nov 2nd, 2010
Oct 27, 2010
Theresia Whitfield posted a new topic.
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Canadian Tenors Fan Day – The Summary

Whitfield Writes ― I have spent the last few days trying to figure out how to capture the Canadian Tenors Fan Day event into a blog post in such a way that would explain exactly what happened this weekend. But I’m not sure my words will do it justice because... (More)
Posted on Oct 27th, 2010
Oct 20, 2010
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Gomer Pyle and the Canadian Tenors

Whitfield Writes ― What do the Canadian Tenors and Gomer Pyle have in common? Well, nothing really. At least not that I’m aware of, but I am going to quote the lovable TV character with the TV show of the same name in reference TO the Canadian Tenors. “... (More)
Made popular on Oct 22nd, 2010
Oct 7, 2010
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Voices for Bulembu: Raising Our Voices

Whitfield Writes ― On June 21, 2010, fans of the Canadian Tenors launched a fundraiser in support of Voices for Bulembu, the charity organization formed by the Tenors that works in partnership with the Bulembu Foundation. We called it Raise YOUR Voice for Bulembu. Our... (More)
Posted on Oct 7th, 2010
Oct 4, 2010
Theresia Whitfield posted a new topic.
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Canadian Tenors Fan Day

Whitfield Writes ― The Canadian Tenors are currently wowing audiences on their US tour; the Voices for Bulembu fundraising concerts fading quickly in the rear view mirror. But that doesn’t mean they have forgotten about Bulembu or its citizens. Neither have... (More)
Posted on Oct 4th, 2010

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