Experience Life In Another Culture and Get Free Concert Tickets! Have you ever wondered what life is really like in other parts of the world? Have you ever wondered how to explain to your kids that they have it pretty good compared to some kids who live in other countries? What if you could see daily life on another continent — and give your kids an experience they won’t forget — without getting on an airplane?

 At Change the Story: The Compassion Experience, you can do just that. Your destination? Uganda. India. Bolivia. Your tour guide? A child who lives there, waiting to give you an inside look into their world — how they live, the streets they walk, and why their stories will never be the same.

 This one-of-a-kind event is made up of 3,100 square feet of exhibit space that will immerse you and your family into the environment of the developing world. You’ll step inside homes, walk through markets and see schools. You’ll experience first hand the challenges that a life in poverty presents, but will also experience each child’s special story of hope.

It’s an amazing opportunity to see a different world that is usually only experienced by traveling overseas. It’s also a chance to not just tell your kids about poverty, but to let them experience it — all in a safe and controlled environment. Hear what Dove award winning recording artist Matthew West had to say about bringing his family to The Compassion Experience:

Matthew West Testimonial from Compassion International on Vimeo.

The Compassion Experience is coming to Costa Mesa this week — it will be at Vanguard University (55 Fair Dr. - Costa Mesa, CA 92626) March 13-17. It’s a complimentary event, brought to you by Compassion International, Bent Tree Bible Fellowship, and 95.9 The Fish radio. It takes about 20 minutes to complete the tour. You’ll also receive free tickets for you and your family to attend a free concert withMoriah Peters and Tim Timmons . 

Walk-ins are accepted, but reservations are recommended to avoid waiting in line. Click here to reserve your spot now  or visit Compassion.com/change  for more information.

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Compassion International is the world's largest Christian child development organization that permanently releases children from poverty. Founded in 1952, Compassion successfully tackles global poverty one child at a time, serving more than 1 million children in 26 of the world's poorest countries. Recognizing that poverty is more than a lack of money, Compassion works through local churches to holistically address the individual physical, economic, educational and spiritual needs of children—enabling them to thrive, not just survive. Compassion has been awarded eleven consecutive, four-star ratings by Charity Navigator, America's largest charity evaluator.

Just Between Friend San Diego (North) Provides Financial Relief to Local Parents!


Hi, my name is Randi Smee, organizer of Just Between Friends San Diego (north). As a mother of three, living in San Diego, I know how costly it is to raise a family in Southern California. I also know how important it is get the most out of your budget. The economic downturn has been difficult on all of us and Just Between Friends is stepping up to help. Just Between Friends is a children’s and maternity consignment sales event where you can SHOP, SELL, OR SAVE!

Our spring sale will be held March 23rd – 25th at the Westfield Plaza Camino Real Mall in Carlsbad. Consignor/Sellers can earn up to 70% on their gently used items. Consignors simply sell the items they no longer need as their children grow and then purchase what they DO need at great savings. Our average consignor earned $200 and our top consignor earned over $1000 at our fall sale. We also provide a free online tagging system (www.myjbftags.com) where you can easily create your own tags! We host an exclusive presale for volunteers, consignors, military families, 1st time parents, and teachers. New this year we have a “Prime Time” shopping pass available for $10 dollars. This is a special opportunity for shoppers to gain access to the presale without consigning or volunteering.

Shoppers can expect well-organized venues with quality merchandise where they can find all they need for their family at substantial savings--usually 50 to 90% off retail prices. It's a savings cycle that has helped thousands of families across the country make the most of every budget dollar. Just Between Friends is glad to serve families with their savings events. This season our admission fees and donations will go to our local partner, the San Diego YWCA.


Schedule:
March 22nd – Presale (entry times posted online)
March 23rd – 10am – 8pm Open to the Public
March 24th- 10am – 4pm Open to the Public
March 25 – 10am – 4pm Half Price Sale!


Check out this YouTube video to see what a JBF event looks like (this is one of the largest events)!

Website: www.JBFSale.com (click on the San Diego North event)

Facebook: Just Between Friends San Diego North

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