"Since a number of us do road races, we suggested bringing in a charity as is often done," said Dan. The New Beginnings congregation supports a church in the Central African Republic (CAR) through Hand in Hand ministry and money raised above the cost of the race goes to this church. Last year donations over the cost of the race came to about $500 which was contributed to Hand in Hand. Dan's wife, Rachel, and their daughter traveled to CAR to hand-deliver the gifts to their partner church. "This year we're working and praying for a larger turnout and a greater gift to our partner church in the CAR," concludes Dan.
New Beginnings is one of many churches in the Grace Brethren Fellowship that support a CAR church in a ministry of educating and providing a daily lunch for their orphans.
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