EMI Canada Spring 2018 Newsletter

Spring 2018

EMI Canada Newsletter Speaking into the stories of others...

Volunteers Needed for Project Trips in Summer 2018 Use your unique set of skills to serve Christian ministries and meet design challenges all over the world.

Survey Practicum Uganda Spring/Summer 2018 Learn More Mary’s Home Orphanage Nigeria May 18-28 Learn More

This February I led a team to Grande Goâve, Haiti, where we worked with Marc and Lisa Honorat of Haiti ARISE. This ministry has featured in many EMI stories since 2011 as this is the fourth time that EMI has visited Haiti ARISE. The purpose of this trip was to update the proposed designs for a church, rework designs for an administration building, advise on remediation of a flooding issue and design a brand new facility, a birthing centre.

It was also a chance to see the progress of previous phases of the Haiti ARISE campus and meet the Haitian children and families that the ministry is helping. One of these was Carley - the first child to live in the Children’s Village designed by EMI in 2011.

Carley was very sick and malnourished when he was brought under the care of Haiti ARISE at 14 months old but is now healthy and lovingly looked after by his new family. He has transformed into a bright bundle of energy with a twinkle of mischief in his eye.

3 year old Carley posing for the camera in the Haiti ARISE children’s village

At EMI we have the privilege of participating in, and even speaking into, the stories of so many people. I thank God for saving Carley’s life and that EMI got to be a small part of his story.

- Braden Swab Trip Leader Calgary Marathon Fundraiser – May 27th

Freedom Centre Transition Home Haiti June 1-11 Learn More Belize Christian Academy K-12 School Belize June 8-18 Learn More

The Calgary Marathon is a key fundraiser for EMI Canada each year. 100% of funds raised through the marathon go directly to the EMI Fund. Our 2018 goal is to raise $10,000 to cover the costs of running the Uganda Survey Practicum and other projects.

We have a fantastic team of runners and walkers this year, and there is still one free registration place available. Follow this link to join or support our team, and use pin 18EMIC to claim the final free registration.

If you aren’t able to join us on May 27th, please consider sponsoring a runner to encourage them to reach their goals!

Contribute to the EMI Fund

Austin - a future design professional in training?

The EMI Fund closes the financial gap between the cost of sending out an EMI project team and what our ministry partners are able to contribute. It also ensures our ability to offer the Uganda Survey Practicum each year. In essence, the EMI Fund lays the groundwork to equip and mobilize volunteers, interns and staff as they serve ministries and transform lives all around the world. emiworld.org/give

The EMI Canada Endowment Fund

Save the Date 2018 Jesus to the Nations March 23 - 25 Halifax, NS Calgary Marathon May 27 Calgary, AB Ride for Refuge Fundraiser September 29 Canada-wide EMI Network Conference October (TBD) George Fox University Newberg, Oregon, USA Annual Dessert Evening & Silent Auction Fundraiser November 3 Calgary, AB... and beyond!

Established in November of 2017 with Vancouver Foundation, the EMI Canada Endowment Fund is a way for donors to support EMI’s long-term charitable mission: to develop people, design structures and construct facilities which serve communities and the Church.

The fund facilitates legacy giving and ensures a source of support for EMI that will grow and last.

Visit vancouverfoundation.ca/emicanada to learn more or use the donation calculator to see how your donation can make a lasting impact over time.

Volunteer Ben and intern Sydney surveying in Haiti

Updates from our Overseas Staff Jaimee Sekanjako – Civil Engineer – Uganda Office In addition to project work, Jaimee is integral in managing the Uganda Survey Practicum, including conducting interviews for survey practicum students and recently assisting to recruit a Ugandan design professional to be a staff surveyor. Please pray for Jaimee and her husband Paul as they build local connections.

Phyllis Tsang – Architect – Uganda Office A year after landing in Uganda, Phyllis is learning a lot from the projects she is working on with Cherish Uganda and the GEM Foundation. Please pray for Phyllis as she builds relationships in her local community and grows in her passion for working with EMI’s ministry partners.

Matt Lammers – Structural Engineer – Uganda Office Matt’s recent tasks with EMI have been the detailed design for a children’s home, a campus for children with special needs, a university in eastern DRC and a hospital ward in Burundi. Outside of EMI, life doesn’t slow down for Matt and his wife Ashley, who are expecting their second child in July. Please pray for Matt and his family as they grow and learn together.

Kathleen Wassenaar – Engineer – Cambodia Office After a full year of learning Khmer, Kathleen and her husband Colin, along with the multi-national launch team, have been busy setting up the new Cambodia office in preparation for their soft opening on April 1st. Please pray for Kathleen and the launch team as they come together and begin working on projects.

Brent Ellingson – Construction Manager, Director – Nicaragua Office After assuming the role of Director for the Nicaragua office in September of 2017, Brent has been leading a busy and growing office. We are thankful that Brent and his wife Michelle have received their temporary residency in Nicaragua so they can continue serving the Lord.

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Catherine Wilson – Civil Engineer – South Africa Office Cat has been serving in South Africa since January helping to launch the office in Cape Town. She will join the EMI USA project trip to Angola for hospital expansions in Lubango and Cavango (March 14 - 31). Please pray for Cat as she considers whether to join EMI in the long-term, and it so where and in what capacity.