News from the aid project „Die Arche“ (The Arch)
For children (aged 6 through 14), the Arche in Potsdam is looking for all kinds of nice little things for their treasure box: marbles, pencils, key chains, pearls, knights, toy cars, little toys etc. – in other words, everything that puts a smile on a child’s face. The children can take a treasure out of the treasure box every now and again! If you have found something, please turn it in at the PFF office. Thank you very much! Information on the Arche can be found on the PFF-website and online at www.kinderprojekt-arche.de.
Claudia and Debby are also happy to answer your questions.
Sarah-Lena Papendorf, a young lady from our congregation, regularly goes to the Arche in order to play with the children and read for them. As she does that with such enthusiasm and joy, she has written a little report for us which we want to share with you:
“Hi Sarah-Lena!” is the first thing I hear when I arrive at the Arche. The kids know that now it’s reading time once again. Reading time means that children (aged 6 through 14) read in order to gain more practise or that I read for them in order to make them curious for books. A lot of motivation was raised by the reading passes that I created and in which I add a stamp for eavh reading. There is of course always time for cuddling and playing during my weekly honorary work. This seems to be most important for the kids as some of them were brought up in difficult family situations and find love, trust and attention for the first time in the Arche. I have so gotten to love the kids, the love and joy they show me is just overwhelming. The nurses are also appreciative of each and every helping hand supporting them in taking care of the children. I can definitely recommend everybody to get to know the Arche and the wonderful children and – just like I – you will not want to leave. Children will not remember the material things that we provide them, but they will always remember the love that we show them. Yours Sarah-Lena (14 January 2010).
We are still looking for editional people who would like to read for the children: Mondays through Fridays the Arche is open from noon until 6 pm. We also need English support level 1.
If you have questions please contact Claudia or Debby from the congregation or call the Arche itself: 0331 64 74 65 20.
Money donations for the Arche in Potsdam are welcome at the PFF-office.
Here is some general information about the Arch/Potsdam, which you can also find laid out at our church:
„We welcome every child!
At the Arch, children have the possibility to discover and experience community in a new way, disregarding their social background, their heritage or their religion.
Every child is special and loved by God and has been made wonderfully! With the building of fundamental relationships and friendships we want to make this worthwhile. As trustworthy points of contact we wish to give support and advice to children and their families in all living circumstances.
We wish to cooperate with parents, families, teachers and other establishments, in order to meet daily challenges together.
Because we can succeed a lot as a community…“
„ The Christian Children and Youth Relief Organisation “Die Arche” in Berlin-Hellersdorf, was founded by Pastor Bernd Siggelkow in 1995.
Since then, the Arch offers special care for Germany’s children and considers its goal to openly approach the deficits in our society, in order for children to step back into its centre.
The work of the Arch is based on the denomination of the German Evangelist Alliance and finances itself solely by donations.
Meanwhile there are establishments at five locations in Germany, where over a thousand children are being cared for. “
How can we support the Arch in Potsdam?
On December 18, 2009, a small Christmas market will be held in front of the Arch building. If you have the time and would like to learn more about the Arch Potsdam, just come on out from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
We will continue to support the Arch in Potsdam and collect money for their special projects, which they appreciate very much! There are two donation boxes in the office of the PFF-Church for the Arch, in which you can place your donations at all times.
Mr. Valdorf, the educational leader of the Arch in Potsdam always welcomes „readers“. They are continuously looking for men and women, who are willing to read to the children at the Arch or even help them in their own reading efforts. If you would like to lend your help, simply call the Arch!
The address is as follows:
DIE ARCHE
Christliches Kinder- und Jugendhilfswerk e.V.
Potsdam
Oskar-Meßter-Str. 2
14480 Potsdam
Telephone: 0331-64 74 65 20
Telefax : 0331-64 74 65 29
Mobile: 0162-202 97 49
eMail: info@potsdamer-arche.de
www.kinderprojekt-arche.de
Questions regarding the Arch will be gladly answered by:
Debby (Tel.: 80 49 14 10 / e-mail: mail@pffchurch.net)
Claudia (Tel.: 66 42 78 9) / e-mail: Mail@pffchurch.net)
