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Because of you, Rwanda children have been blessed

FILE PHOTO: Abandoned Rwandan hutu refugee children in 2009 in Mbandaka, Congo.
FILE PHOTO: Abandoned Rwandan hutu refugee children in 2009 in Mbandaka, Congo. AP file photo

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the residents of Manatee, Sarasota, De Soto, and Charlotte counties for their prayers and financial support that helped to make possible our recent VISION trip to the country of Rwanda with Operation Christmas Child/Samaritan's Purse.

During this trip we were able to distribute shoebox gifts directly to the children of Rwanda and otherwise minister to their spiritual and physical needs. It was truly a blessing and life-changing experience for all who were involved.

Peace of The Lord be with you all.

Andy and Becky Carlson, Operation Christmas Child Co-Area Coordinators

Sarasota

This story was originally published June 22, 2017 at 3:07 PM with the headline "Because of you, Rwanda children have been blessed."

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