Quick update
Just 2 quick notes: 1. Our “Response of the Heart” team has received 13 tons of donated humanitarian aid from Germany – They’re...
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Doug Brendel
Jul 16, 20142 min read
The math of compassion … 1 = 6.77
I always want to be careful with you. I never want to ask you for help if it isn’t really important. But today, we’re facing a truly...
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Doug Brendel
Jul 9, 20141 min read
Nuke them baby bottles! :-)
Thanks to the generous people who give every month in support of New Thing … we were able to respond immediately when the microwave broke...
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Doug Brendel
Jul 3, 20141 min read
They’re awfully cute…
Thought you’d like to meet a couple of the children at the shelter in Smolevichi, where Lydia Danielevna is providing security equipment,...
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Doug Brendel
Jul 1, 20141 min read
You gave a birthday gift, and…???
Greetings! Friends of New Thing responded beautifully and gave a surprise birthday gift to Lydia Danielevna a few weeks ago. She’s the...
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Doug Brendel
Jun 24, 20141 min read
Love by the ton!
Greetings! I am so grateful for every friend who responded to the need of the Belarusian people over the past couple weeks! A total of 13...
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Doug Brendel
Jun 17, 20142 min read
Here’s what happened
I posted a week ago with disturbing news out of Belarus, and asked for your help. I threw some numbers at you: 1. The nation’s largest...
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Doug Brendel
Jun 10, 20143 min read
What to do about the news
While I was in Belarus, I got bad news. I immediately wondered how to tell you, and whether you could help. The economy there is in...
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Doug Brendel
Jun 1, 20141 min read
Your love changes things!
Six lovable children … at Ushachi. I think you’ll enjoy this photo report. Widen your browser to enjoy the photos fully. Thanks for...
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Doug Brendel
May 29, 20141 min read
Photos, but not exactly from “New Thing”
What you are about to see is NOT a “New Thing” project. But it was so moving to me personally, I wanted you to experience it too. No...
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Doug Brendel
May 27, 20141 min read
Happy feet!
It was a dance party at Dzerzhinsk! Widen your browser to the max and enjoy the latest New Thing pix here. You’ll also find a fun little...
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Doug Brendel
May 24, 20141 min read
They can see your love!
These children see with their hearts … and your love is changing their lives. http://www.dougbrendel.com/140520reportMoloBlind.htm I...
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Doug Brendel
May 21, 20141 min read
Lydia Danielevna’s birthday present! Wow!
Last night in Minsk, I had the joy of attending Lydia Danielevna’s 74th birthday party. She is the hard-working second-in-command of our...
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Doug Brendel
May 18, 20141 min read
The beautiful children of Zhodino
I think you’ll enjoy seeing the children at Zhodino in these photos — widen your browser to the max to enjoy the photos fully: ...
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Doug Brendel
May 13, 20141 min read
As I prepare to depart
As I prepare to depart for Belarus tomorrow, I invite you to share in a very special (secret) birthday celebration. Our beloved Lydia...
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Doug Brendel
May 6, 20141 min read
You did it!
Thank you to all who gave toward our campaign to provide 10 “talking stick” units for the blind children at the boarding school in...
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Doug Brendel
Apr 30, 20141 min read
For the homeless of Minsk…
Our “Response of the Heart” team just received an amazing shipment of donated aid, designated for Pastor Sasha’s ministry to the homeless...
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Doug Brendel
Apr 23, 20141 min read
Some have asked…
Some have asked where we stand in our efforts to provide 10 “talking sticks” for blind children at the boarding school in Molodzyechna....
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Doug Brendel
Apr 15, 20142 min read
How much pizza is enough?
Sometimes you just have to laugh. “The Great Kozovaya” got news that a pizza truck would arrive in Belarus the next day from Germany....
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Doug Brendel
Apr 9, 20141 min read
Talking Sticks? We’re on our way!…
I’m happy to report that generous friends have given a total of $2,410.16 toward “talking sticks” for blind children at Molodzyechna in...
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