March 29, 2012
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Getting the Word Out…
On April 14th Jerusalem Ministry will be holding their second annual Sweet Spring Benefit Concert. All proceeds from this concert will go toward a new scholarship fund for orphans who graduate from high school and desire to study at university. In Korea children live in the orphanages until they graduate from high school, and at that point they are considered adults and must take care of themselves. Because of discrimination, lack of finances, and most of all lack of emotional support, these children are the most vulnerable to sex trafficking or to working at bars or karaoke lounges. For those who desire to study at university, the road ahead is particularly difficult and many give up along their way.
This video is a short clip of an interview with a girl who grew up as an orphan in one of the homes in Seoul and attempted to study at university after graduating…
Thanks to the consistent mentoring of one of the full time volunteers with Jerusalem Ministry, the girl was able to finish university and become an inspiration to the other children at the orphanage she grew up in. More of her story will be shown at the benefit concert.
Jerusalem Ministry desires to release more hope and inspiration into the orphans of Korea. The scholarship’s name is “Seeds of Hope Scholarship.” The aim for this concert is to raise $18,000 so that three $500 a month scholarships can be offered to three seniors in high school. Along with the scholarship fund there will also be a mentoring program for the recipients to further help them succeed.
The concert will be held at 7pm at Jangcheon Art Hall near Apgujeong station. Korean pop star Hwayobi (화요비), talented singing group UJMC, and a choir from one of the orphanages will be performing. The cost is 50,000won per ticket and all proceeds will go to the scholarship. Please consider your ticket a love offering to the children. Business cards with the concert information will be distributed. Donations are also welcome. For more information, please see… http://www.jerusalemministry.org/content/involve/benefit_concert.html.
