Operation Ignite Annoucements (July 2009)

Operation Ignite Upcoming Events (7/11/09)
“Igniting the world with passion to transform nations”

During the past couple months, God has done some amazing things in rolling out his vision for Operation Ignite. We have several 2010 mission trips to perform projects globally, and the launch of two initial events to raise support for two of our ministry partners. We also have seen the launch of our new website. See below for a list of the upcoming events, and help us spread the word.

Operation Ignite Missions 2010: Info table at Adventure on 8/2/09 after services. Trip details to be announced soon.
* Mexico (Spring Break 2010): Home Construction and VBS
* Cambodia (Summer 2010) (with WJU): Projects, and ministry
* Zimbabwe (Summer 2010): Hospital painting, and local ministry
* Uganda (Summer 2010): Orphan village projects and VBS

Zimbabwe BBQ (August 2nd): Adventure Church (After both services)
* NEED VOLUNTEERS to help with BBQ. Contact bill.dyck@operationignite.org.
* Proceeds go to buy emergency food and baby formula for Chidamoyo Christian Hospital.
http://www.facebook.com/OperationIgnite?ref=profile#/event.php?eid=117099337616

eBay Virtual Auction Fundraiser with proceeds towards Shoulder to Shoulder and Zimbabwe (Chidamoyo Christian Hospital).
* 1st Quarterly Virtual Auction planned for Sept 1-10, 2009.
* Ways to Help:
* Donate "certain" items to be sold at auction. Need items by 8/15.
Item List provided at: http://myworld.ebay.com/operationignite
* Existing eBay sellers can donate a portion (10 to 100%) of their proceeds to Operation Ignite during this auction.
* Allows people to participate in a virtual silent auction over the 10 day window.
* More info: http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/event.php?eid=104210768320&ref=ts
http://blogs.ebay.com/operationignite/entry/Upcoming-eBay-Virtual-Auction-Fundraiser/_W0QQidZ965272018
* Contact leigh.storz@operationignite.org for more information.


Operation Ignite Volunteer Information Nights:
* 7/23, 7/27, 8/6 (6:30PM- 9:30PM)
* Location: Smith Home (Roseville)
* 8 Teams: Zimbabwe, Uganda, Mexico, Shoulder to Shoulder, Cambodia, Marketing, Grants and Discipleship
* Time of fellowship, and getting plugged into volunteer teams, and prayer.

Shoulder to Shoulder local events:
* Go the Distance (24 hour walk for the Fatherless) 9/18 to 9/19.
* Need pre-event assistance and volunteers during the event.
* Need lots of walkers to help raise awareness and pledges.
* “Because God Cares” Beautification Work Day (10/17/09): Projects on 4 public schools in Del Paso Heights.

For More Info: info@operationignite.org

Key Operation Ignite Websites:
Primary website: http://www.operationignite.org/
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=47594789556&ref=ts
Facebook Cause: http://apps.facebook.com/causes/309954/30331435?m=6d54c0aa
eBay GivingWorks Page: http://donations.ebay.com/charity/charity.jsp?NP_ID=32513
eBay myWorld Page: http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=operationignite
Operation Ignite Blog: http://operation-ignite.blogspot.com/