Finding Light amid Loss
The following article was written by Sammi Wendling of the Lake Geneva Regional News on May 17, 2017
FONTANA — As a faith-filled child, Avery McCarthy loved God and focused her life on finding ways to help people feel less alone or afraid. Those who knew her said she adored telling others about Jesus.
Confessing to Others
The ERV Bible puts it this way: “So always tell each other the wrong things you have done. Then pray for each other. Do this so that God can heal you.”
I learned this sitting at a small children’s table covered in light dust. The hot Haitian sun was beating down and we were all exhausted. I sat with my head in my hands not knowing the right words to say. My sponsor son staring faraway with a chip on his shoulder the size of Texas. Our interpreter smiled, giggled a little and shrugged his shoulders.
Troast on a Boat: Sept. 23, 2014
LIMETED SEATING!
Troast on a Boat: Septmeber 23, 2014 6-8:00pm
This fun filled evening of laughter, song, and incredible views, will benefit the future construction of The Avery House, a transitional home for girls who have aged out of Haitian orphanages, and who wish to continue their education or learn business skills.
To Haiti, with All Our Love
Nothing made me more proud of Avery than her desire and will to help others. She was especially insistent in her desire to help the people of Haiti. She would talk often – and to anyone who would listen – about the need to continue efforts to support the people of Haiti. She had plans to serve on mission trips in Haiti and to someday work in an orphanage in Haiti. She also tried to convince us to adopt two girls from Haiti. Which would require us to purchase bunk beds. She had it all planned.