I'm still in the States and probably will be for a while. You thought I was going to announce that I am headed for Brazil, didn't you? Sorry, friends, you just can't get rid of me quite yet!
My visa application has been in to the Brazilian government for nearly three months now. Based on their track record, I may only have two, maybe three, more months before they
In the meantime, I am planning short-term, as well as long-term. I've been spending a lot of time looking at the curriculum standards and doing a bit of broad lesson planning. I've also been doing a lot of online shopping for professional clothes that will be cool in the Brazilian heat (my current professional closet lends itself to keeping me warm...thank you, Montana climate.). I have even started sorting out my teacher supplies that I think I want to take with me.
Did you know there are a plethora of options and brands to chose from when shopping for luggage? It's been quite the escapade deciding which suitcase to entrust my belongings to for what are bound to be several rough airport rounds. Let me say, when reading reviews, I started to wonder if they make affordable AND durable suitcases or if it was an either/or situation. I think I found some though! Phew!
Here's some more information about the organization I'm going through, the school I'm going to, and financial particulars.
I am going to Brazil with the Network of International Christian Schools (NICS). NICS was born in 1983 when missionaries in Korea noted a need for schooling of the local missionary kids. They thought they would have about 30 students that first year-- they ended up with 83! NICS now has 19 schools in 15 countries.
Most Christian schools require that at least one parent be a Christian in order for a student to be enrolled. NICS schools are different than many Christian schools in that they accept students from any country and any religious background. This is what makes them special. Teachers are able to share Christ with students from incredibly diverse backgrounds as NICS schools serve the missionary, expatriate, and local communities. To learn more about NICS, go here or contact me and I can send you more information.
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Amazon Valley Academy (AVA) was initially created to serve missionary kids in Belèm, Brazil in 1958. AVA came into the NICS family in 1996. As of July 2014, AVA has now been passed on to the organization, Believer's Bridge. Although AVA is under new management, NICS teachers will still be able to work there and help continue with ministry. Because of major changes in the last few years, AVA is cramped into one building and trying to raise funds to outfit a new building. Right now, the new building is completely empty. No air conditioning, no whiteboards, no desks, no classroom supplies, etc. To find out more click here. Please be praying that funding would come through and that AVA would be able to use the new space! If you are interested in helping with funding, here is the link.
As a NICS teacher, I will receive a salary. However, a little fundraising is required in order to pay for plane tickets, classroom supplies, and other ministry-related expenses, which adds up to roughly $300/month. Please pray about possibly supporting the NICS ministry and the work I will be doing with them in Brazil with a one-time or monthly monetary gift.
To Give:
Online
Choose "Single Donation" or "Recurring Donation"
Under "Destination," select "Missionary Support"
Enter my name "Breann Goroski" or my project number "003780"
By Mail:
Make checks out to "NICS/Oasis"
For IRS purposes, please do NOT put my name anywhere on the check, instead in the memo put my project number #003780.
Mail to:
Network of International Christian Schools
Finance Dept.
3790 Goodman Rd. E
Southaven, MS 38672
All monetary gifts given through NICS are tax-deductible and a receipt will be sent after processing. If you have any questions about NICS, AVA, or Believer's Bridge, please contact me.
I want to thank everyone for their support of this new adventure that they have given through their words, prayers, and funds. I am so very grateful and I thank God for blessing me with each one of you!
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