Why am I involved with “Arul Trust”? – Today: Berno Müller
Today we introduce our club member Berno Müller:
Berno Müller, born in 1957, was the press spokesman for the Rhein-Neckar district and advisor to the district administrator for many years. During his professional career, it was important to him to help people who needed support, which also applied to his voluntary work as a parish councillor and foundation councillor of the Sacred Heart parish in Leimen. He promoted historical and political education as co-responsible for the Rhein-Neckar district's own publishing house and in local research, where cooperation with the churches plays an important role.
When asked why he became a member of the Arul Trust e. V. support association, Berno Müller says:
"After the tsunami disaster at Christmas 2004, I came into contact with the association "Help for Self-Help - Third World e. V." in Dossenheim and its chairman Helmut Merkel, who was directly on site and brought help to those in need. I was impressed by this commitment, which campaigned for a better world in Asia, Africa, Central and South America with donations of money and goods. I also recognize this commitment, especially for young people and women and girls who are disadvantaged in their homeland, in Pastor Arul Lourdu, his foundation and the Arul Trust e. V. support association. It was therefore a matter of honor for me to immediately agree to his request to become a member. Direct contact is the best way to support people in need. And so I can be sure that my modest contribution will reach those where health care, education and training are urgently needed."
Further information about the support association, membership and the donation account can be found at: www.arul-trust.com .
Our first Christmas market appearance in Leimen
For the first time since our association was founded, we ran a hut at the traditional Leimen Christmas market. Our Indian sisters cooked delicious food together, which everyone could try. There was Tamil rice with meat or vegetables. Dessert was also provided. There were salty and sweet delicacies. Of course, mulled wine was a must. Anyone who wanted could try Indian black tea, which was refined with spices. The creative women's group from Nußloch made door and Advent wreaths for the association. Decorated Christmas trees to hang up, homemade jams and much more were also sold.
We would like to thank everyone who made it possible for our stand to take place at the Christmas market, who visited us and who, through their purchases, helped to support new social projects around the world.