Extravagant Generosity
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The next step was a shopping trip that allowed the
children to choose the gifts for the kids at Bethany
House. “It was wonderful to see the thought they
put into it as they shopped,” said Erin Quinlan. “They
carefully thought about what the Bethany House kids
would like.”
Not only did the children raise the money and choose
the gifts, but they also wanted to deliver them personally.
So Cheryl Heisey and Jan Brooks made arrangements
for a visit. On July 3, the children and their parents made
a trip to Bethany House.
“Our visit to deliver the gifts was a blast. The children
and their counselors at Bethany House were so very
appreciative! The “lemonade kids” and their parents had
a great time playing with the Bethany House children for
an hour or so,” said Cheryl Heisey.
“I don’t think the children feel like what they did was
special … they were just happy to share, and just happy
to be kids playing with other kids,” said Erin Quinlan.
The Quinlans and Bellisarios joined Ingomar Church
about nine years ago and their children attended
Ingomar Child Enrichment Center. As is true for many,
the preschool served as a catalyst for connections
with other families at Ingomar Church. Erin Quinlan
is passionate about the important role the preschool
played in the lives of her children, teaching fundamentals
such as the importance of sharing with others.
“I think the whole thing (the lemonade stand project)
was an excellent example of how a person, or a small
group of people can really make a difference in the lives
of others. Through their own initiative and caring hearts,
they provided a wonderful example of how to serve
others in their community!” said Cheryl Heisey.
Bethany House is one of the local mission outreach
programs supported by Ingomar Church.
Bethany House mentors and feeds underprivileged
children in Northview Heights.
To learn more about other supported mission
outreach programs, please visit ingomarchurch.org
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After the gifts
were distributed,
the children had a
great time playing
together.