by Phil Strong | Oct 5, 2014 | In Mazatlan, The Bowlers, The Browns, The Halls, The Strongs, Updates
Our trip to Mazatlan to build houses in partnership with Homes of Hope has shown me a powerful demonstration of Synergy. “Synergy is the creation of a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts.“ We’re a Kiwi team of 22 made up of 14 kids and 8 adults. We...
by Jonathan Hall | Sep 19, 2014 | The Halls, Updates
Enough for 6? Sorry Madsen’s the weet-bix might get left behind Shelley I am still amazed this is happening!! I know we are now on our way and we have been planning for ages but I am still amazed to be involved and still wondering how is it all going to...
by Jonathan Hall | Jul 1, 2014 | Events, The Bowlers, The Halls, Updates
It’s amazing the number of people that are being reached with 4 families going to Mexico to build 2 houses and today has presented another opportunity. We have had a call from Free FM 89.0 community radio in Hamilton and they want to interview us so we can share...
by Jonathan Hall | Jun 8, 2014 | The Halls, Updates
If ever a picture said a thousand words I think it is this one. Exponentially better. It’s from another team who built with Homes of Hope and hope and joy are splashed on with each stroke of orange paint. Our kids love the fact that the houses are so bright and...
by Jonathan Hall | May 6, 2014 | The Halls, Updates
As we all do when you have big plans that you are looking forward to I was wondering how many days until we leave on our big family adventure. Thanks to the miracle of technology I installed an app on my phone that showed me that I had 136 days until the Halls board...
by Ross Brown | May 5, 2014 | The Bowlers, The Browns, The Halls, The Strongs, Updates
What a team!! We had a great afternoon of trailer rides, dodging cowpats and flying pinecones! Yes, we all combined to undertake a pinecone and firewood collecting mission. Great result with many bags of lovely dry firewood/pinecone mix now ready to sell. Was awesome...
