2010 BELIZE MISSION STEERING COMMITTEE

Beverly Morell

Chairperson

Birthday: October 16

Hometown: I was born and grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Occupation: Retired teacher (a great occupation!)

Hobbies & Interests: Skiing, swimming, hiking, biking, reading, puppetry, quilting and sewing

Fun Factoid: Sport and physical activity are important to me. My competitive sport was synchronized swimming and I competed in that sport in the first Canada Games held in Quebec City

Previous Missions: Belize 2005 and Belize 2007

Names of prayer partners: Jim Morell, Isabelle Hockin; Gregg Finley and Leith Box

Why am I going on this mission to Belize?: I believe that, as Christians, we are called to share our faith with others. The joy of sharing that with brothers and sisters in Christ living in another culture is a giant step for me in my faith journey

What am I most looking forward to in Belize?: Making new friends at St. Hilda's School and within our own teams

Why did I join the steering committee?: To offer my knowledge from the previous two missions so that more people could participate in the life changing experience of serving God in another country

Doug Milander

Treasurer

Birthday: May 11, 1947

Hometown: Norfolk, Nebraska USA

Occupation and Employer: Retired Journalist

Hobbies and/or Interests: Baseball and Football fan; Outreach (volunteer) work for Christ Church Cathedral; Reading about history and politics

Fun Factoid: Mowed an orchard where comedian Johnny Carson had played as a child

Number of missions you've been on and location: Belize, 2007

Name of prayer partner(s): Jamie Yeamans of Fredericton, NB and Mary Hepburn of North Platte, Nebraska (friends)

Why are you going on this mission to Belize?: Try to make a difference in the world - one day at a time

What are you most looking forward to on this mission?: The contact with people with of Belize

Why did I join the mission steering committee?: I simply wanted to do all I could to ensure the mission trip went as smoothly as possible.

Mike Pope

Travel Coordinator

Birthday: February 10, 1973

Hometown: Mount Pearl, Newfoundland

Occupation and Employer: Project Manager at FacilicorpNB

Hobbies and/or Interests: Hockey, golf, and most importantly, spending time with my family

Factoid: I am a GREAT cook!! :)

Reason for joining the steering committee: To answer God's calling

2010 BELIZE MISSION AWAY TEAM - WEEK TWO

George Porter

Birthday: August 30

Hometown: Sigel, WI

Occupation: Clergy

Hobbies and/or Interests: Snowboarding, reading, writing, motorcycles, camping, fishing

Fun Factoid: My ancestors are mixed blood: Scottish/Wild Potato Clan Cherokee & Irish/Lakota

Number of missions: Many. Dominican Republic (2X), Belize (3X), Honduras, Cuba and Quebec

Name of prayer partner(s): Nancy Porter, Michael & Nancy Morizio

Why are you going on this mission to Belize?: Provide support for the puppeteer group

What are you most looking forward to on this mission?: Being together as a group

Lionel Hayter

Birthday: August 2, 1991

Hometown: Fredericton, NB

School: University of New Brunswick

Factoid: I love watching plants grow (including grass)

Why are you going on this mission to Belize?: I am going on this mission because I believe it is important to show other people God's love. Also, I believe it will not on be an encouragement to the people we meet, but to the mission group as well.

What are you most looking forward to on this mission?: I'm looking forward to meeting people in Belize and getting to know my fellow group members even more and working with them.

Cody McKay

Birthday: September 3, 1991

Hometown: Fredericton

School: Saint Thomas University - 1st Year

Hobbies and/or Interests: Photography; Skiing; Music and Theatre

Fun Factoid: Left handed

Number of missions: This is my first mission!

Name of prayer partner: Sam Mayo

Why are you going on this mission to Belize?: I guess this doesn't sound in depth but after a lot of thought this is all I can say; It just feels right and I get the feeling already that this isn't my last mission trip.

What are you most looking forward to on this mission?: I don't think it's possible to have a favourite thing on this mission; I'm looking forward to just about every aspect of it!

Lini Fetter

Birthday: October 6, 1991

Hometown: Fredericton

School: University of New Brunswick - 1st year

Hobbies and/or Interests: Painting; Drawing; Babysitting and Reading

Fun Factoid: I love barn swallows

Number of missions: Nil

Name of prayer partner: Elijah Fetter

Why are you going on this mission to Belize?: I'm going on this mission because I think it will be fun and humbling. I am going because I love children and love to learn about children in other cultures. I think that friendship and compassion that spans borders is very important and healing when it goes both ways.

What are you most looking forward to about this mission?: Meeting the kids! :)

Alyssa Hayter

Birthday: September 21, 1988
Hometown:
School: University of New Brunswick - 4th year (Elementary Education)
Hobbies and/or Interests: I love music. I love singing and acting and I also love to sew.
Fun Factoid: By the time I was 15yrs old, I lived in 12 different houses
Prayer Partner: Verne Sinclair
Why are you going on this trip to Belize?: Many of my friends have gone on a mission to Belize in the past with the Cathedral
What are you most looking forward to from this mission?: I have only heard good things. I can't wait to meet the kids down there and get to know them and help out in any way I can. I also don't get that many opportunities to travel, so I'm excited for this one!

Jun Hyo Kwon

Birthday: April 27th

Hometown: Seoul, South Korea

School: Fredericton High School, Grade 12

Hobbies and/or Interests: Music; Photography; Art; History; Drawing and Travelling

Fun Factoid: I dance for three minutes before I study

Number of missions: None

Prayer Partner: Donna Crowe

Why are you going on this mission to Belize?: I want to feel how my ability is valuable to others and how thankful a person I am.

What are you most looking forward to from this mission?: Kids who are excited to see puppet shows and their laughter during our shows.

Heather Hamilton

Birthday: May 11, 1993

Hometown: Fredericton

School: Fredericton High School, Grade 11

Hobbies and/or Interests: Reading; Skiing/Snowboarding; Swimming and Singing

Fun Factoid:

Number of missions: None

Name of prayer partner: Caryn Gunter

Why are you going on this mission to Belize?: I've always wanted to help people who are less fortunate

What are you most looking forward to on this mission?:

2010 BELIZE MISSION AWAY TEAM - WEEK ONE

WEEK ONE TEAM

Here we are sitting on one of the two tables we built during our table building lesson day

Missing from photo: Stanley Isherwood

Brad McKnight

Winter Fun in Canada

Birthday: December 3, 1978

Hometown: Charlottetown, PEI

Occupation: Pharmacist

Hobbies and/or Interests: Skiing; tennis; squash; biking; cooking and hanging out with my wife and daughter

Fun Factoid: I have a large collection of "B Movies"

Number of missions: First time

Name of prayer partner(s): Isabel Cutler and Harry Palmer

Why are you going on this mission to Belize?: God called me to build picnic tables. No Joke! Too long of a story for this bio but ask me to explain it to you the next time you see me!

What are you most looking forward to on this mission?: Opening myself up to following God's will and developing new friendships.

Cindy Pope

"With my shining star, Alexandria and my little wonder, Taylor Jane"

Birthday: July 21, 1972

Hometown: Kennebecasis, NB

Hobbies and/or Interests: Travelling; Dancing; Theatre; Golf; Softball; Skating ..and trying new things (especially if they're outdoors)

Fun Factoid: Without my glasses I am legally blind

Number of missions: This will be my first

Name of prayer partner(s): Kurt Schmidt

Why are you going on this mission to Belize?: I have always wanted to go on a mission to help others and learn more about myself in the process.

What are you most looking forward to on this mission?: Seeing God's love in action.

Susan MacIntosh

"With my two angels, Cameron and Andrew"

Birthday: November 25, 1957

Hometown: Fredericton, New Brunswick

Occupation and/or Employer: Nursing Unit Clerk at the Chalmers Hospital

Hobbies and/or Interests: Trying to play the fiddle; gardening; reading; walking/running; Bible Study and Outreach

Fun Factoid: My favourite pie in mincemeat

Number of missions: This is my first

Name of prayer partner: Kathy Hay

Why are you going on this mission to Belize?: The first time I heard Beverly speak about it in church, I was drawn to it. I just started my walk with God in the last couple of years so this is part of my spiritual journey.

What are you most looking forward to from our mission?: Meeting the children.

Elizabeth Hamilton

in New York

Birthday: April 1

Hometown: Fredericton, New Brunswick

Occupation and Employer: NB Power / IT Specialist

Hobbies and/or Interests: Reading; Skiing; Gardening; Dogs and Learning

Fun Factoid: I love watching snow storms from our dining room window

Number of missions: None

Name of prayer partner(s): Shelley Petley and Diane Stevenson

Why are you going on this mission to Belize?: I can remember being interested in mission work when I was a teenager; this is my first opportunity to do it. Always having been interested in different cultures, I am looking forward to seeing what Belize is like, to be with the people and see where it leads.

What are you most looking forward to from our mission?: Having this experience with "our team".

Sheila Goucher

... on Sam's birthday

Birthday: March 8

Hometown: I now call Fredericton home

Occupation and Employer: Environmental Planner

Hobbies and/or Interests: Exercise; Reading and My kids

Fun Factoid: I used to play in a woman's hockey league

How many missions have you been on?: First mission

Name of prayer partner: Marion Edwards

Why are you going on this mission to Belize?: To teach, learn, and share as much as possible

What you are most looking forward to from our mission?: To see the world from a different viewpoint and build new relatoinships.

Ann Deveau & Doug Milander

* Doug's profile can be found under the "Steering Committee" section on this blog

Birthday: June 5, 1954

Hometown: Yarmouth, NS

Occupation and Employer: Director of Policy and Planning - NB Dept. of Finance (Bachelor of Journalism - Carleton University

Hobbies and/or Interests: Travel, reading, camping, hiking and gardening

Fun Factoid: Served as Chief Judge for the National Newspaper Awards

Number of Missions and Locations: Belize, 2007

Name of Prayer Partners: Betty Deveau of Yarmouth, NS (Mother) and Julaine Palmer of Fredericton, NB (friend)

Why are you going on this mission to Belize?: We belong to the 20% of the world's population that leads privileged lives. I feel compelled and blessed to give something back to help others who are less fortunate than ourselves.

What you are most looking forward to on this mission?: Renewing friendships and learning from the people in Belize.

Stanley TJ Isherwood

(But I was born before the days when TJ became a name)

Birthday: June 14

Hometown: Born in Toronto (either in Maple Leaf Gardens or Women's College Hospital)

Occupation and Employer: Happily Retired (though I could get theological about this one)

Hobbies and/or Interests: Baseball; Photography; Travel; Church; Classical Music ++

Fun Factoid: I'm really a very private person

Number of missions and locations: Just one, to Belize

Name of prayer partner: There is a team here in Cobourg/Port Hope

Why are you going on this mission to Belize?: Even after 16 months in Belize ending in January 2007, I hear little from there. In addition, to being again apart of God's presence in Belize, this is an opportunity to revisit, renew connections, and it won't be all about me. I expect to be with the team for 6 to 7 days and on my own for 3 or 4.

What are you most looking forward to from our mission?: I look forward to meeting the other team members, and experiencing what it is like to be in a familiar place but an unfamiliar situation.

Where are we going?

CHILDREN AT ST.HILDA'S SCHOOL

A main focus and motivation for going

SMILES ON CHILDREN'S FACES

CHAPEL AND SCHOOL AT ST.HILDA'S

Where we will be visiting and working

CATHEDRAL WHERE WE WILL WORSHIP IN BELIZE CITY

ST.ANDREW'S CHURCH SERVICE

Our place of worship while in San Ignacio

A TYPICAL HOME IN BELIZE

A TYPICAL STREET IN BELIZE

A special thank you to Ann Deveau for supplying these wonderful photo's

Who are we?

The majority of us are congregation members of

CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL

The Anglican Diocese of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

http:www.christchurchcathedral.com

A Letter from Beverly

Cathedral Mission Trip to San Ignacio, Belize

We, at Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada are blessed to have a relationship with our Anglican brothers and sisters who live in Belize - in particular, those in San Ignacio, and even more so, those at St. Hilda's Elementary School.

This is the Cathedral's third mission trip to this wonderful country. The first time, in 2005, ten members of the Cathedral Puppeteers went to Belize City with their puppet ministry. The puppeteers shared their message of God's love with the children and teachers in the Anglican schools, conducted a puppet workshop for leaders and your people in church youth groups, and performed at St. John's Cathedral, making new friends everywhere they went.

The second trip was with a much larger group - 26 people from our Cathedral, from 16 to 79 years of age, went to San Ignacio and to St. Hilda's, St. Barnabas, and St. Andrew's schools. While there we met and got to know a delightful group of students and teachers. Together with our Belizean friends we worked, prayed, laughed, toiled, ate and spent our days together. Our missioners presented daily puppet shows, assisted teachers in their classrooms, tiled two classroom floors at St. Barnabas School, painted a classroom at St. Andrew's School, built a foundation for a bathroom at St. Hilda'sSchool, conducted a health ministry for students and teachers, and organized a first aid workshop for teachers at St. Andrew's School. Needless to say, we slept soundly every night!

Now it is time to go again. Although there will be 17 people actually travelling there, our entire congregation will be there in spirit and in prayer. We look forward to new adventures, to meeting old friends and making new ones, to building picnic tables for the children at St. Hilda's, to putting on daily puppet shows, to sharing our faith with each other and with our Belizean brothers and sisters, to exploring their beautiful country, and to growing in our love for God and for each other.

It takes many people volunteering countless hours behind the scenes to make something like this happen. The missioners are most grateful (a) to the Cathedral Missions Committee, which is the body that oversees missions work at the Cathedral - Kurt Schmidt, Gregg Finley, Sam Mayo, Carol Gregory, Justin Ancheta, Ann Deveau, Michael Pope, and Vicki Garrett; (b) to the Belize Steering Committee, which is the "Control Centre" for this project, and manages all the details - Doug Milander, Michael Pope, Wayne Phillips, Janet Garland, and George Porter; and (c) to George Porter and Keith Joyce, for leadership in the spiritual preparation for the Away Team - along with Leith Box, Gregg Finley, Kurt Schmidt, and Caryn Gunter. The missioners are also thankful to the "Home Team" which is our church family, for prayers, financial support, words of encouragement, and participation in the various fund raising events to raise money for St. Hilda's School.