latest news
Foot on the gas for minibus fund!
Posted: 5th June 2010
Within one week of launching our minibus fund, we were a third of the way to our target! But we need to keep our foot on the gas if we are to arrive. At our Café Colombia event we launched this new fund with a video clip of the old car currently in use at Altamira. How many children can you squeeze into one vehicle? It is not a trick question. They urgently need new transport to get all the children to school safely.
If you can help us out, please give a gift via our online page. Thank you.
Date for your diary - 24th April 2010
Posted: 7th February 2010
UK: Come along to hear about IMC's work first hand at our "Café Colombia" celebration and Annual General Meeting (AGM). There will be lots going on to give different perspectives on IMC's activities and the latest projects in Colombia. Everyone's welcome so please join us from 14.00 for a 14.15 start on April 24th at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Four Marks, near Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5AA. (The church is on the corner of Lymington and Timbercroft.) For a map to the location please click here.
Merry Christmas from Colombia
Posted: 5th December 2009
Colombia: Writing on behalf of all of the children at the feeding programme, the current "mayor" sends this special message to all of IMC's supporters:
Hello,
We would all like to thank you very much for your kind support for us. We've now finished at school for this year and we are getting ready for our Christmas celebrations and for going home for the holidays. We wish you a very happy Christmas and blessings for the new year. Your support for us is such a blessing. We pray that this love for the children of Colombia would remain in your hearts always.
May the Lord bless each and everyone of you who support us.
With best wishes
Mayor of the Programme (one of the children is elected as mayor each year).
Follow IMC on facebook!
Posted: 16th November 2009
UK: You can now become a fan of IMC and contribute your own stories about supporting this amazing work via facebook - just click below...
Message from Carlos from his visit to the UK
Posted: 18th October 2009
UK: Carlos is the leader of the feeding programme in Colombia, which helps about 120 children each day. He has just returned to Colombia from his first visit to England and passes on a warm message to everyone:
"I visited England between the 29th September and 12th October. This visit has been a blessing in that it allowed me to share with many people in different places like schools, churches and family groups, about the work that we are doing for the children of Colombia through IMIC Colombia. Especially it has has allowed me to share information about the children in the Feeding Programme and how it is necessary for them to be supported. We have confidence in the grace of God for the provision for these children and their needs. God bless the lives of everyone who supports them."
Christmas cards - supporting the work in Colombia
Posted: 13th September 2009
You may be thinking about buying your Christmas cards soon - so why not help IMC's work in Colombia at the same time? Gospel cards, etc. is supporting IMC through its range of Christmas cards and calendars. 20% of the cost of Gospel cards and 5% of the calendars and diaries are donated to 33 Christian charities including IMC. Please click here to view the range of cards via their website or to download their autumn/winter 2009 catalogue.
Update from Altamira Ranch – Luisa’s story
Posted: 10th August 2009
Colombia: The value of IMC’s work in supporting the children and families of Colombia has been felt once more. Little Luisa is just four years old and has just been brought to Altamira Ranch after being abandoned by her family. She is pictured here with her brother Juan who is seven years old and has been at Altamira for some time already - for the same reason. Please pray for the health and wellbeing of the children as well as the team of IMC workers in Colombia. If you would like to sponsor a child in Colombia then please click here to find out more about the scheme.
Farm Open Day raises funds for children in Colombia
Posted: 12th July 2009
UK: Cockhaise Farm in Sussex held a very successful open day on 20 June. Visitors came along to meet the cows and sheep, explore the on a tractor ride, enjoy a homemade burger or even to try out worm-charming to try to win the “golden gnome”! Visitors to the farm were also able to find out about the work of IMC and gave generous donations throughout the day. Our thanks go to the Cockhaise Farm team and everyone who supported the event.
If you are thinking of doing something big, small (or even worm sized), to raise funds for IMC then you can find some ideas in our have fun raising funds leaflet. And please remember to get in touch with us to tell us about your fundraising activities.
Stunning greetings cards - supporting IMC
Posted: 21st June 2009
UK: A new set of greetings cards has been launched by Martin Plowman - with a donation of £10 to IMC's work in Colombia from every box sold. The cards are produced on the Isle of Skye and feature original photographs of the landscapes and sights of Scotland. Each collection has ten cards which are left blank to make them suitable for any occasion. They come with envelopes and are presented in an attractive box. The greeting cards are £19.95 for a set of ten, including postage and packaging. To order your cards online from Martin's website then please click here. Or you can send a cheque payable to Martin Plowman with a covering letter specifying the quantity and delivery address to: Martin Plowman, 2B Glenbernisdale, Skeabost Bridge, Isle of Skye IV51 9NP. If you also order any other box of cards from his website at the same time as an IMC box then Martin will add £1 to the IMC donation from each of those as well!
Fire at the IMC office
Posted: 19th June 2009
UK: The "Kings Arms" project centre for young people in Petersfield was severely damaged by fire on Saturday 13 June 2009. The building also houses the IMC office which shares space with the Petersfield Church Fellowship. Thankfully no one was hurt in the incident and IMC's property was only affected by smoke damage. It is likely to be many months before the offices are in full use again but arrangements are already in place to keep our postal address, telephone and email running. Further information about the fire is available here.
