We Can Do This!

It is just amazing how everyone is SEWING UP A STORM...by the Grace of God we are making the 10,000 dress goal for Cambodia.  As of today...8,784 dresses have been sent to Joe Parker for the OM SHIP. 

We only need 1216 MORE!!!!

 

THIS IS "SEW"  EXCITING....I just love a good challenge!

 

MY QUESTION TO ALL...

DO you have any finished dresses????  

IF so....please email me(or call) and I will set a time to meet you.  THE LAST SHIPMENT will go out Monday August 2oth.  THEN the remainder will accompany the Mission Team when they leave.

 

No need to wait for Dress A Girl on 8/28 to bring in your dresses...we need them now...and of course then, too....as more missionaries will leave within the next month or so.  BUT TO MAKE THIS CHALLENGE....I thank everyone of you for being who you are and for doing all you do!!!

 

Love,

Mary Jo, NYS DAG REP

Happy Birthday DAG Rochester

Today celebrates Rochester's DAG 2nd Birthday!

• Remember 2 years ago, you were simply trusting God for 100 completed dresses in a one night event?  But yet God provided180 pillowcase dresses!!! 
• Because the passion for DAG just wouldn't let them quit, do you remember you had to think fast when  the volunteers requested an additional work day?   And then the additional work day evolved into regular monthly meetings?
• The robust pot luck dinner enjoyed by all volunteers,  evolved from the light snacks that used to be available!
• The masses of individual women who showed up to answer the call for pillowcase dresses, quickly formed  friendships that continues to grow deeper each day, with reciprocating blessings!
•  Now, Rochester's passionate commitment to DAG  has led to the tremendous opportunity  to personally deliver 10,000 dresses to the Cambodian countryside!  WHAT A BLESSING!!!!!
• Look at how God touched your heart to provide 100 dresses for DAG & where it is leading us now? It's exciting to think of the  next step God is leading DAG!

Just a Reminder that DRESS A GIRL is this Tuesday, JULY 24th at St. Cecilia's from 3-8 pm. 

 

Thank you and have a Blessed day!

130 Reasons to Smile

Look at what showed up today!

Elena (right) shared her talents and her fabric to create 130 Dress A Girl dresses - what a blessing to see her come through the door with these! Each is more beautiful than the next!

Thank you, Elena!

And THANK YOU to all of the angels who continue to bless us every day
with your time and your donations. xo

Earlier 100 suits showed up for the Veteran's Outreach center!

 And 10 year old Sydney (next to Elena in the picture above) collected all of this for the Butterfly Boutique!

this too! 

“No one can do everything, but everyone can do something,”  ― Max Lucado

Art & Whimsy Ladies Night Out

Please join us for the A portion of proceeds to benefit Angels of Mercy A Ladies Night Out Monday, May 14th, 2012 Open House from 5 – 9 pm Memorial Art Gallery | 500 University Ave, Rochester New York The evening will include: Champagne | Sweet & savory offerings | Musical performances | Fashion Show and a Unique Shopping Experience Over 40 local artisans will be presenting their creations in art, photography, jewelry, home décor, culinary delights and more. This combination of philanthropy, music, food and art is sure to be a wonderful evening for all. $30 in advance | $35 at the door Tickets available in advance at Wisteria Flowers & Gifts, Genessee Regional Bank or online at www.EmpireStateLyricTheatre.org. Art & Whimsy 2012 will feature performances by:

under the direction of Darla Blair The winners of the Jonathan B. Angelone Memorial Voice Competition: 1st place: Emily Helenbrook 2nd place: Michael Floriano 3rd: place: Aaron Bigeleisen The ROC City Singers  under the direction of Judith A. Ranaletta Laura Jean Deikman Confessions of a cockeyed optimist, a preview. a portion of proceeds will benefit Angels of Mercy Please click here for more information For more information and to purchase tickets, visit us at www.EmpireStateLyricTheatre.org.

DAG World of Service Project!

Mark your calendars for a BCC…

Dress A Girl Around the World Day of Service Project!

Date: Saturday, May 5th, 2012                                                

Time: 9am-3pm

Place: BrowncroftCommunity Church

Activity: Come learn how to make a pillowcase dress and “no sew” doll to give to Orphans around the world. 

Volunteer at the following stations: Doll stations, sewing stations, cutting fabric/ pocket stations, ironing station, dress kit making stations.

Dresses and Dolls being made for the OM Hope Ships and BCC Missions trip to Senegal.

Items needed: Donations needed, but not required to attend event: Pillow cases, cotton fabric, wide grosgrain ribbon, double fold extra wide bias tape, yarn, boy’s toddler size T shirts & shorts for Boys In Britches. *Bring a sewing machine if you have one and scissors.*Drop off donated items to the BCC Dress A Girl table display in the foyer from 4/22-5/5.

RSVP: Sign up for this event at home on BCC website or at BCC on 4/29.

BCC Dress A Girl Coordinator, Tara Corcimiglia 670-0489/ mac@rochester.rr.com.

****NOTES:

-Kitchen help needed*

-Dress kits available for pick up at the BCC DAG table on 4/29 from 9a-12:30p  if you are not able to attend this event.

-Friends, family, neighbors and children 6 and older are welcome to participate in this on going service project! Food provided.

-Dress A Girl of NY (Angels of Mercy) has sent out 25,000 dresses in 20 months!!!

-IMPORTANT LINKS: also find them all on Facebook

Browncroft Community Church:   www.browncroft.org

Facebook:  BCCDressaGirl

BLOG:  http://www.inspiredamericangirls.blogspot.com

NY Dress A Girl Rep. Mary Jo Colligan:  www.angelsofmercyny.org

National Dress A Girl Contact:  www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com

Imagine a World where every little girl owned at least one dress!

A Browncroft Missions Sponsored Event

Women Helping Girls ~ Dress A Girl EVENT!

Dress A Girl is Tuesday, April 17th at St. Cecilia's from 3-8 pm.

"WOMEN HELPING GIRLS" will be coming and 25 young girls are going to be our guests AND want to provide our dinner for the evening! WHAT A BLESSING THEY ARE!

We will explain the program to them and I thank you ahead of time for showing them how to make dresses and dolls, while experiencing the dedication and heart each of you have for this project.


God bless each of you and thank you again for all you do the enhance and change little girls lives here and around the world!

Love,
Mary Jo

PS~~~If you are able to stay and help us clean up...that would be a great help, too. It goes much quicker that way.

Good Friday

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.

1 John 3:16