The Salvation Army opened the Patvērums Childrens Day Centre in March 2002 to provide a safe environment for underprivileged children from the local community in Riga.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
WE'VE GOT IT!!!!!!
From the title you might be able to guess that..... we are now OFFICIAL!!
Yes, yesterday Inese and I went to sign for the official document that says that Patverums Children's Day Centre is officially recognised by the state as a social service provider!
The document was already framed and will now take pride of place on the office wall.
As we drove back from the department we talked about the last 9 months, all the work that's gone into this process and that now Inese can concentrate on other things! With the summer programme now needing attention it's great to know that it's all done.
So, it's like an end of an era for me now as it was my goal to get this status before we leave. I now feel that I am able to leave the centre knowing that it's in good hands and all is as it should be.
Thank you so much for all your prayers and interest in getting the status, we've really needed them and have appreciated it and if I can I'd ask you not to stop!! ;-)
Last Thursday Patverums had the privilege of hosting the British Ambassador Ian Bond as well as members of the British Chamber of Commerce Latvia for the presentation of a donation raised at the charity Burns Night back in February.
It was a great couple hours and everyone did a brilliant job. Graeme planned the visit and lead the proceeding through and he, together with Inese, got everything ready for the afternoon. My job was to turn up on time and to meet the Ambassador, do the Patverums tour and receive the cheque!
It was a real honour to be part of it all. The children were great and looking around the room I felt humbled by what God has done through us and the centre over the past 5 years. The Ambassador spoke thanking The Salvation Army for the work that we do worldwide saying that 'The Salvation Army is light in dark places'. Our Regional Commander Goren Larsson replied thanking him and the BCCL for their comments and generosity of their donation and commitment to the us.
