Wheat Ridge Ministries’ Hearts for Jesus project, “Bethlehem, We Care!” will support the Dar al-Kalima Academy in Bethlehem, Palestine. The Academy includes a school and health and wellness center.  “Bethlehem, We Care!” gifts will help make a difference in the lives of our friends in Bethlehem as these gifts are shared in the areas of Children, Adults, Resources and Environment – CARE!

• CHILDREN – Your participation will help a child enroll in the Dar al-Kalima Bright Stars program.  Through “Bright Stars,” children participate in art, music, dance, sports, swimming, communication, media and environmental clubs.  These clubs focus on expressing the emotions, fears, thoughts and visions of the children.

• ADULTS – Your support of this project will help a woman participate in classes such as aerobics, swimming, meditation, fitness and dance as well as health awareness and prevention programs offered at the Health and Wellness Center.  Women are subjected to much pressure, both political and social – the Center offers women the opportunity of an outlet and the needed space.

• RESOURCES – Your gifts will help provide much needed materials for various aspects of school ministry such as books, equipment and other school supplies … or can share the gift of a hearing aid for an impaired child.  In Palestine, studies indicate the majority of those suffering from hearing loss are children.  This health problem can interfere in the academic development of a child if not detected and treated early.

• ENVIRONMENT – Your participation in this project will help create parks and gardens at the Dar al-Kalima Academy.  These much-needed areas are rarely found in Bethlehem.  Your gifts will enable trees and flowers to be planted and supply the necessary irrigation pipes, soil and fertilizers for the areas.

You are welcome to view the contents of the resource packet for the "Bethlehem, We Care!" project.  You can also use an online order form to request a resource packet or to request additional resources for the "Bethlehem, We Care!" project. (Materials are available to ship within the United States only.)