The centre is both a Bible School and a vocational training centre.
We have had a long association with Amani. This is a computer class fitted out with computers sent out there some years ago.
This is a class of mainly deaf carpenters in training. All training is in Swahili/signingDon had a fine time interacting with Chelsea supporters. I understand this is a UK football team!
Canon Laurant also runs the "saccos" which is a regulated microfinancing charity they set up to with the money from Brickhill several years ago. The capital is used to lend money to pastors to set up self sustaining businesses. He reported that they had only lost one loan and that from a pastor who has left the Church.
They would like to extend the scheme to evangelists so quadrupling the capital needed.
You can see I am building up a shopping list for possible inclusion in Christmas Offering 2012.
CHURCH PLANTING
Saw some real Church planting 3 hours along a bumpy track. This requires much dedication by Jehosophat and Sarah who are our ace "saccos" users. We all really admire the way church planting is strategically decided with their best men chosen. They have been sent to this place and are building a home and a very large Church. The diocese does not have the funds to complete either.
Margaret and Mervyn first met Jehoshphat and Sarah 4 years ago at IMAGE8 where we visited yesterday. Because of his success there, in business and the church, Bishop Joseph has moved them here to start all over again.
Above is the foundation of another 1000 seater Church and the Pastor's house.
They have a critical need to finish the house and to provide a water storage tank for rain collection as mains water has not yet arrived.
It's strange we get taken to unfinished projects! The Bishop always says something like
" we are praying for....." or will "you pray with us for...."
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