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LIA Greeting Cards

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These inspirational greeting cards are the perfect gift for the encourager in your life.

They'll make a great stocking stuffer this holiday season OR buy a pack and keep them for yourself! The empowering bible verses and hopeful faces on each card will go far when you want to show a simple expression of love and support to those you care about.

This package of (8) original greeting cards features people from Rumbek, South Sudan - a community served by Life In Abundance. Envelopes included.

This Is My Normal Portland Premiere Ticket

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For the first time, This Is My Normal premieres in Portland, OR. We're glad you can join us for this occasion!

Date: Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012

Time: 7 - 9 p.m.

Location:

Hollywood Theatre

4122 NE Sandy Boulevard

Portland, OR 97212

Join us for a question and answer session with LIA Director, Justin Narducci, and the film's creative director, Justin Ahrens.

Online ticket sales are now closed. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

PARKING: There are three options for parking at the Hollywood Theatre:

Parking is available on the street at all times.
Parking is available above RiteAid (immediately cross the street from the theatre) for a minimal fee. To access the parking lot, head north on NE 41st Ave, take the first right on Hancock St., and turn right into the parking entrance.
Broadway Medical Clinic, located on the block immediately southeast of Hollywood Theatre allows free parking after 5 p.m. To get to Broadway Medical Clinic, head one block south of Sandy Blvd on 42nd Ave, turn right on Broadway and then left into the Clinic's parking lot.

If you have any questions regarding the screening, please send an email to screenings@liaint.org.

Visit ThisIsMyNormal.com to view the trailer.

This is My Normal Screening Kit - Unlimited

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(For unlimited screenings for three years)

Hosting a screening of "This Is My Normal" is an easy way to raise awareness of the realities of poverty throughout the world, and the importance of social justice.

This kit allows you licensing rights to multiple screenings of “This Is My Normal.” It includes the following:

License for unlimited screenings of "This Is My Normal" for up to three years (from date of purchase)
High-resolution DVD copy of “This Is My Normal”
Four pre-printed 11” x 17” promotional “This Is My Normal” posters
“This Is My Normal” t-shirt
Take-away information cards to provide attendees
Screening guide disk including:
- A welcome/overview of the screening kit
- A backgrounder on Life In Abundance and the documentary, “This Is My Normal”
- A checklist for planning your screening
- A Q&A to help you guide a discussion with your attendees post-screening
- Digital artwork for 11" x 17" editable posters and 8.5" x 11" editable fliers, for printing at your discretion
- A post-screening survey

This is My Normal Screening Kit - Large (up to 500 people)

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(For one screenings of 26-500 people)

Hosting a screening of "This Is My Normal" is an easy way to raise awareness of the realities of poverty throughout the world, and the importance of social justice.

This kit is ideal for a screening in a larger setting such as a classroom, church congregation or at a community event. It includes the following:

Screening license for a single screening of up to 500 people
High-resolution DVD copy of “This Is My Normal”
Four pre-printed 11” x 17” promotional “This Is My Normal” posters
“This Is My Normal” t-shirt
Take-away information cards to provide attendees
Screening guide disk including:
- A welcome/overview of the screening kit
- A backgrounder on Life In Abundance and the documentary, “This Is My Normal”
- A checklist for planning your screening
- A Q&A to help you guide a discussion with your attendees post-screening
- Digital artwork for 11" x 17" editable posters and 8.5" x 11" editable fliers, for printing at your discretion
- A post-screening survey

This is My Normal Screening Kit - Light (up to 25 people)

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:11:32 +0000

(For one screening of up to 25 people)

Hosting a screening of "This Is My Normal" is an easy way to raise awareness of the realities of poverty throughout the world, and the importance of social justice.

This kit is ideal for a smaller, more intimate screening. It includes the following:

Screening license for a single screening of 25 people or less
High-resolution DVD copy of “This Is My Normal”
Takeaway information cards for attendees
Instruction disk including
- A welcome/overview of the screening kit
- A backgrounder on Life In Abundance and the documentary, “This Is My Normal”
- A checklist for planning your screening
- A Q&A to help you guide a discussion with your attendees post-screening
- Digital artwork for 11" x 17" editable posters and 8.5" x 11" editable fliers, for printing at your discretion
- A post-screening survey

This Is My Normal DVD

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'This Is My Normal' is a documentary film exploring two primary questions : “What is poverty?” and “What is normal for the world's poor?” These questions are investigated through the stories and imagery of the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. In particular, the film focuses on the people of the Mathare Valley - a section of the Mathare slums, often referred to as the “Forgotten Valley.”

Check out the trailer for the film here.

SpendYourself Kisumu T-Shirts

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:11:32 +0000

T-Shirt design company SpendYourself, dedicated to using their creative talents to fight for social justice, has created these shirts as a way to support the work of LIA. All proceeds from the sale of the Kisumu shirt will go towards LIA’s work in the Nyalenda slum in Kenya. Use your voice and your clothes to communicate your passion for social justice!

This is My Home Documentary DVD

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This first documentary from LIA shares the stories and struggles of the children of Merkato and shows what LIA is doing through the church to bring hope to the 50,000 children that live on the streets of Ethiopia's capital. Great gift for small groups.

FREE SHIPPING UNTIL MAY 31, 2012

Touch Poster

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:11:32 +0000

"Touch" is a limited edition, collaborative letterpress poster designed by Justin Ahrens of Rule29, Steve Hartman of Creativille, and Christine Taylor of Hallmark. With the help of Nate Voss and Donovan Beery from The Reflex Blue Show, and gracious sponsors Spark Stationary and Neenah Paper, this colorful poster communicates coming together to make a positive impact on urban and rural slums in Northeast Africa.

Pursuit of His Calling Book

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:11:32 +0000

Follow LIA’s president and founder, Dr. Florence Muindi, as she narrates the directions her life has taken over the past 27 years. Starting when she was 20 years old, The Pursuit of His Calling tells of the adventure of following God’s purpose in the heart of Africa.

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE UNTIL MAY 31, 2012

Banana Leaf Impala

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:11:32 +0000

This hand crafted impala was made with banana leaves by women in the Mathare slum of Nairobi, Kenya. The proceeds from the sale of this item go back to support new micro-loans for women in poverty stricken areas of Africa.

Banana Leaf Water Buffalo

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:11:32 +0000

This hand crafted water buffalo was made with banana leaves by women in the Mathare slum of Nairobi, Kenya. The proceeds from the sale of this item go back to support new micro-loans for women in poverty stricken areas of Africa.

Banana Leaf Giraffe

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:11:32 +0000

This hand crafted giraffe was made with banana leaves by women in the Mathare slum of Nairobi, Kenya. The proceeds from the sale of this item go back to support new micro-loans for women in poverty stricken areas of Africa.

Banana Leaf Warthog

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:11:32 +0000

This hand crafted warthog was made with banana leaves by women in the Mathare slum of Nairobi, Kenya. The proceeds from the sale of this item go back to support new micro-loans for women in poverty stricken areas of Africa.

Banana Leaf Rhino

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:11:32 +0000

This hand crafted rhino was made with banana leaves by women in the Mathare slum of Nairobi, Kenya. The proceeds from the sale of this item go back to support new micro-loans for women in poverty stricken areas of Africa.

Dear Francis DVD

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:11:32 +0000

Dear Francis puts a face to the AIDS pandemic as it chronicles the personal stories of two American college students and the African youth they befriend while teaching about abstinence in schools. Through these relationships, they discover that the causes of this plague are much more disturbing and complex than they could have ever imagined.

Banana Leaf Zebra

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Banana Leaf Elephant

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Banana Leaf Lion

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Banana Leaf Animal Collection

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AIDS Ribbons

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Urban and Rural Hope Book

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The Urban and Rural Hope book offers a unique perspective to the overwhelming needs in Northeast Africa. While acknowledging AIDS, famine and disease, this emotive, image-driven book shows that in the middle of despair there is hope. See this hope that comes from Africans who have decided to take a stand, rise above their circumstances and offer hope to others in the Urban and Rural Hope book.