with John Carr, owner of Banana Bank Lodge
HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO BE PART OF WORLD MISSIONS?
YOU CAN THROUGH SUPPORTING CHARLOTTE. PLEASE PRAY WHEN YOU RECEIVE NEWS OF AN UPCOMING TRIP.
To donate, you may use PayPal by clicking the DONATE button above or mail a check to: Charlotte Hansen 116 E. Hoyt Dr. Longview, Tx. 75601 If you want your donation to be tax deductible, please make it to Compassionate Hearts Alliance. UPCOMING TRIP: SEPTEMBER 23-OCTOBER 18, 2010 CHARLOTTE WILL BE DOING SHOWS & WORKSHOPS IN 8 SCHOOLS. "Most of the children in Belize have never seen a ventriloquist, and their entertainment is very limited. It is so great to see the joy and excitement on their faces throughout the show. Also, I will be using 15 children to help during the show. Thisinteraction and the zaniness of the puppets always keeps the children's attention. In the teacher workshops, I will be teaching how to utilize puppets as a teaching tool. I will give each school a packetof CDs and scripts of stories and songs which they can use with their classes." CHARLOTTE IN BELIZE
I present puppet shows in schools, conduct teacher workshops, and work with Children of Hope, a school sponsorship program. Sharing the gospel, as well as working in other areas of need are awesome opportunities. I also work with Compassionate Hearts Alliance, based in Longview, Tx.
  James & Lorrie Pitre, founders Tuty Kalisek
of Compassionate Hearts director Alliance Children of Hope 2010
April - This trip was to work with Tuty Kalisek, Children of Hope school sponsorship program, in developing a logo and website. Also, she took me to the schools to schedule shows and teacher workshops for the 2010-2011 school year. I love visiting the schools. If you want to feel loved, go to a school in Belize. The children will mob you and envelope you in hugs. Children are children, no matter where you go. Whatever their circumstances, they laugh and play. Most of the shows will be done outside, since there is no common meeting place large enough for all of them. That means that I and the children will be outside in the sun for the show. It's amazing how they'll stand there for 45 minutes, enthralled by the puppets and music. Then, I gave the principals a proposal of a workshop to teach the teachers how to use puppets in their different subjects. They were thrilled about this, and 7 scheduled the workshop. I will do 9 shows in 8 schools. One has over 700 students, so we will divide them into 2 groups. The September/October trip is going to be awesome. 2009 April - I went on a medical mission trip with Compassionate Alliance. Children were transported to a clinic in Orange Walk. This clinic, run by LEAP of Dallas, Tx. performs surgeries to correct eye and facial problems, Crossed eyes and cleft palates were corrected, and smiles were abundant from the children and parents. July - I traveled with Ross Weaver, who frequently goes to Belize and takes care of a lot of medical needs by taking people to the doctor, etc. I met Tuty Kalisek, director of Children of Hope school sponsorship program and was very impressed with her work. I will be working with her in the future. It's so great to simply take the time to get to know people. February 2008
I did 9 puppet shows: 5 schools, 2 children's church services, 1 orphanage, 1 coffee shop - approximately 4,000 children.
Also, did live interview, with James Pitre, Chad Ballard, & Johnny Montgomery, on Belize Christian radio station, My Refuge, with Bro. Ray. April 2008 At Banana Bank Equestrian Lodge I taught Eddie, their horse foreman, how to do therapy using a horse. Janee, an 8 year old with Cerebral Palsy, is his student. We had 2 classes and were very pleased at the results. Her parents were also present and learned how to be sidewalkers in the class. Janee is working on balance, muscle strength, and verbalization.  Janee  Puppet workshopAlso, I taught how to use puppets for minstry at Belmopan Baptist Church. We worked on techniques, manipulation, and characterization of puppets. I took CDs of scripts and songs as well as written scripts. They're now ready to launch out into their community with the gospel message. Another very enjoyable aspect of this trip was being with the Pitre family and seeing the people through their eyes. God places children in their path, and they minister to them in many practical ways. I was so blessed to see the love of Christ through their actions. June, 2008 Another opportunity to share the gospel in different ways with the beautiful people of Belize. I presented shows in 5 schools and 2 churches. Also, I taught some more horse therapy with Janee Matute and her family. Joni & Friends donated a special wheelchair for her, and AMBUCS, in Longview, Tx. donated 2 folding wheelchairs. TACA Airlines shipped all 3 free from Houston to Belize, courtesy of Rudy Coye, manager. James and I attended a meeting of the newly organized Association for the Inclusion of Persons with Special Needs and will be working with them to aid their efforts. We now have a young lady, Veronica Lopez, finishing high school in Texas, preparing to become a physical therapy assistant.    Janee in new chair Charlotte & Reggie Performing Veronica Lopez, exchange student
If you would like to schedule me for a speaking engagement about my ministry in Belize, or for more information, please e-mail me at: hansenhi5@sbcglobal.net or call 903-234-03212 or 903-445-7530. Also, see the website for Compassionate Hearts Alliance at: www.chacusa.org. You prayers are needed and appreciated. SEE PHOTO GALLERY BELOW |
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April 2008
Janee-1st class 
Janee & Eddie, instructor 
Janee-2nd class, legs straighter 
Janee-2nd class-showing off her balance 
with Janee & her mother, Georgia 
Demonstrating script reading 
Saida demonstrating how to use a puppet. 
Mayorca creates a character. 
James & Lorrie do a skit. 
Adriel's impromptu monologue 
Explaining CDs & scripts to the group |
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