JUBILEE JAMMIN’

On Friday, April 23, over 200 adults and kids gathered at East Street Studios for the first ever Jubilee Jam — a night of coming together to end world poverty.  Check out the picture album below (thanks Peter Bick for the great photos)!

The evening was full of engaging dialogue as people were free to move between each of eight community sector booths and talk to JVP Global Partners about the work being done in Kager village.  Special guests included Megan Miller, IU-Kenya Partnership, and Will Austin, Institute for Affordable Transportation.

Tony Wolf kept the night rolling with his special blend of comedy and worship.  The 4-man drum group, Griot Drum Ensemble, provided authentic African drum music throughout the evening.  Exceptional programs were provided by Fuel VM.  And Global Partners Linn Asbury, John McKenzie, Doug Kyle and Tony LeCount shared amazing stories of life change beginning to take place as the work of the Jubilee Village Project is starting to take root and grow in Kager village.  Hellen Gichohi and Ned Campbell closed the evening by inviting everyone to “join the River” through personal involvement, network contacts and/or financial support.

Thanks to all of the volunteers that made this great night possible, and for the following food sponsors that made “gnoshing” possible throughout the entire evening: Black Diamond BBQ,  Bridgewater Club, Chick-Fil-A, Jonah’s Market, McAlister’s, Naked Tchopstix, Ruth’s Chris, Scotty’s, Shapiro’s, Trader Joe’s and ZING.

And in addition to the great food, great fun and great fellowship…people learned of a GREAT CAUSE and their opportunity to support the Jubilee Village Project.  Over 80 Jubilee Jars were taken home to collect loose change for the Project, 3 people committed to being Jubilee Benefactors (monthly supporters) and over $6,000 was raised for the Project (and more is expected).  Praise God for blessing the Jubilee Jam!