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MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS. – by Charles Schokman In 1934, the late Shelton Schokman Snr. founded the Dematagoda Christian Guild. It ran its own Sunday school that catered to the spiritual needs of children and also sought to help the elderly and needy by frequently visiting the residents of The City Refuge, The Home for the Aged’ and The Home for the Incurables. In 1950 the Guild extended its activities to help families in the neighbourhood partake in social and sporting activities by forming the Dematagoda Christian Guild Recreation Club. The most popular branch of sport was Badminton. The Guild was fortunate to have its own floodlit court and the regular evening practices resulted in a high standard of efficiency, which earned much recognition at several outstanding tournaments. Table tennis, carrom, occasional socials, dances and picnics were also very popular and provided good recreation. Under the capable guidance of ...

Apr 28, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Breaking News – by Des Kelly “OPERATION HOPE, COMPELLED BY  LOVE, IS SURELY A WELCOME PHRASE TOGETHER, WE SHOULD SHARE THEM WITH HOPE & WITH LOVE, FOR THE REST OF OUR INDIVIDUAL  DAYS.            This was sent in to me, by my good friends Claudette & Charley Schokman, a fitting dedication to the elder Schokman, Shelton (Charley’s dad)R.I.P., who began this very worthwhile charity, many moons ago in old Ceylon. Now, their daughter Fiona is also an important part of Hope, compelled by Love, and will accept whatever we can give to this cause that involves needy children around  the World, my kind of charity as well, so, may HOPE COMPELLED BY LOVE FLOURISH MIGHTILY.           Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka.     Operation Hope – BREAKING NEWS – merged with Compelled By Love It is with great joy to announce that Operation Hope ...

Sep 21, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE FOR JANUARY 2020 It is with much joy that I accepted the invitation from Mr Charles Schokman, to be here and bring a Word from the Lord on this very special occasion. Charles and his family have been closely associated with the Reformed Church in Sri Lanka and growing up I remember also the late Mr. Shelton Schokman, Snr. lighting a candle on the birthday cake of the Maligakande Church at its Centenary celebrations. Today we are here to give God thanks for the vision of Mr. Shelton Schokman, carried forward by Charles and also Fiona, through the Dematagoda Christian Guild and today through Operation Hope. It is also fitting that this service is being held in this Salvation Army Chapel, as initially there was a close partnership between the two, whilst today the legacy continues through Operation Hope in partnership with LEADS. In keeping with the ...

Jan 28, 2020 Posted by In Articles Tagged , Comments 0
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