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Scarves for Children's Choir


After a late-in-the-game call for scarves for the African Children's Choir, eight scarves were gathered and sent to join with others to keep the new choir warm when they arrive on February 1.

Joining me in sending scarves were Joyce (jmccrochet at Crochetville) and my favorite sister-in-law, Kristina (unfortunately, the only place you can see her super-pretty UNC colored scarf is in the box ready to ship).

I just got word that they have arrived in North Carolina, ready for the kids to arrive next week. Thank you to all who offered to help, and let me take this moment to encourage you again to go see the African's Children's Choir if you get a chance!

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posted by Kate on Saturday, January 27, 2007 @ 1:01 AM

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Scarves for the African Children's Choir

You know who could use a scarf? The 12 boys and 12 girls (and their leaders!) of the African Children's Choir group that is coming to North Carolina.

The African Children's Choir is made up of children - most who have lost one or both of their parents - from countries around Africa. They are chosen not only as singers for an opportunity to sing, but on potential and for a scholarship opportunity, as the group is trying to better the communities of Africa by training up a new generation.

When each choir is chosen, they train, live and travel as a group, then return to their homelands where they complete their educations and impact society as a member of it. In support of the mission of this organization, King's Park International Church of Durham, North Carolina will be hosting a choir as they train, before they tour and perform. These children will be arriving in the - by comparison to Africa! - quite chilly South in early February of 2007. Crocheters and knitters at the church are making scarves as a practical form of welcome to these children.

I found out about this ministry opportunity through my friend and "crochet mentor" Mandy, who was a member of the church before moving out of the area, but continues to stay active in church projects. This is a simple, practical, and needed way to share love through crochet. Please join me in making a scarf for one of the 9- to 12-year-olds that will make up the new choir.

Email me for more information, or for how to send a scarf or two, by clicking here.

For more information:
African Children's Choir - http://www.africanchildrenschoir.com
African Children's Choir at King's Park International Church - http://acc.kpic.org/

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posted by Kate on Monday, January 08, 2007 @ 5:36 PM

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