Meet Cait!

Meet Cait Jensen-a wife, daughter, sister, crafter, blogger and photographer. Cait graduated two years ago from Messiah College with a degree in Christian Ministry. After searching endlessly for jobs in her field, Cait decided to take a job as a nanny. Although she wasn't thrilled at the thought of this at first, it has been one of her best decisions. Nannying has given Cait the time to use her creativity in photography and crafting. Cait the the creator of the "Lovely Lace Earring Collection" for Mosaic Designs. She hopes that these earrings not only brighten up your day, but also raise money and bring smiles to the young women in Kenya seeking hope and new opportunities in life!

Mosaic Designs is excited to have Cait as one of our US Artisans using her skills to help meet some of the needs of the girls at the Neema Project. Check out some of her latest creations below:

**If you can't make it to a sale and would like to purchase, let me know and I can ship a pair to you.**

YOU'RE INVITED!!!

MOSAIC DESIGNS HOLIDAY SALE

Get a start on your holiday shopping early and check out the latest handmade products by Mosaic Designs. All proceeds will be given to the NEEMA PROJECT in Kitale, KENYA! ALL are welcome so bring friends and family!

DATE: Saturday, October 29

TIME: 4-6:30pm

LOCATION: 945 Sconnelltown Road | West Chester, PA (Victorian Home, parking on grass, sale will be held on covered porches and back patio)

QUESTIONS: email Faith Wise at faith@mosaicdesigns.org

**items for sale: handmade jewelry (paper bead, lace, acai berry seed, seed bead, fabric pendants,etc), handmade bags by the neema girls, scarves (lots and lots of scarves), handmade hair accessories.

THANK YOU to some lovely ladies!!!

Last month, we sent out an email to some lovely ladies requesting their presence at a photo shoot to begin taking photos of just a bit of the Mosaic Designs handmade products. These were the beautiful gals that offered their time and posed for some lovely images.

Special thanks to Andrea Warden Photography for the images. Here is just a taste!

The Neema School is Almost Completed!!!!

I am THRILLED to announce that the NEEMA SCHOOL is almost completed! As nice as it is to see that the building is so close to being finished, what truly EXCITES me is that in January it will be bursting with activity as new gals from Kenya are offered general education, trade skill training, and HOPE! It is incredible to think about what will take place inside those walls.

I cannot say THANK YOU enough to those of you in PA who assisted in raising funds by selling scarves, jewelry and bags. Also, those of you who have hosted sales, or set them up at your universities. I am grateful to the 3 teams I have taken from PA who have demonstrated love and grace and laughed with the girls, cried over their stories, and taught them new things. Most importantly, I want to honor the men and women who serve the Neema girls so well: Janet (house mom), Joann (general education teacher), Joyce (seamstress instructor), Daniel, Eric and the rest of the TI team.

We are well under way raising the funds for the dormitories that will be located on the same property for girls who need a home while in the program. If you would like to host a house party, or a sale at your university, church, or women's group you can do so by contacting Faith at: faith@mosaicdesigns.org.

CLICK HERE to see the latest photos from Kenya!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

We have some upcoming sales for those of you interested in checking out some Mosaic Designs products. Mark your calendar and come pick up some new treasures while supporting a good cause!

OCTOBER 29 "Snow's Barn"

945 Sconnelltown Road | West Chester, PA

4 pm-6:30 pm

*hosted by Melinda Snow

NOVEMBER 3 "Neema Partnership Launch Party"

430 Hannum Avenue | West Chester, PA

7 pm

*hosted by Eileen Roche

NOVEMBER 6 "Calvary Fellowship Church"

Downingtown, PA

NOVEMBER 15 "Holiday Extravaganza"

Yoder's Banquet Facility | Route 23 |New Holland, PA

12 pm-8 pm

DECEMBER 3 "ELCO HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW"

ELCO High School | Myerstown, PA

9 am-3 pm

We will let you know as we add new shows for the Fall/Winter. If you would like to host a sale, we will COME TO YOU! You invite your friends, small groups, women's bible study, church, civic group, college/university......we do the rest! Please email me if you have any interest in hosting a sale in late 2011/early 2012.

Bless you today!

Freedom Fest Article In The Patch

Check out this article about the Freedom Fest event:

http://www.thefjc.com/2011/09/freedom-fest-in-the-patch/

For more information on Freedom and Justice Coalition check out:

http://www.thefjc.com

Jennifer Peterkin, the founder of this organization and the event coordinator is heading to Romania for the month of November. Be sure to keep track of her while she is gone. She is a delightful young woman, with a heart of compassion, and a desire to serve others.