a re-post....

I know I have shared this before, but to me it is a motivational declaration. I hope you find it so as well...

The Amsterdam Declaration 2005;

"We pledge ourselves to work so that all persons on earth may have the opportunity to hear the Gospel in the language they understand, near where they live.

We further pledge to establish healthy, reproducing, indigenous churches among every people, in every place, that will seek to bring to spiritual maturity those who respond to the Gospel Message."

BRILLIANT!

a good reminder.....

 How to make a ministry grow....the issue is always, only, fully, clearly, uncompromisingly, and exclusively JESUS! If Jesus is lifted up, then a crowd will gather, that crowd will be converted, those converts will become passionate, that passion will result in creativity, and that creativity will result in a movement of God, because the Holy Spirit delights to work through His people to the glory of Jesus!

(May His name be greatly glorified through Together Building Africa!)

we have been connecting with supporters of Together Building Africa. Bringing a report of what their support has been doing in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 

This has have had a wonderful time fellowshipping with the believers in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia! Their love, support and WARM welcome has been a great encouragement to us!

I wish there were stronger words to say THANK YOU BRIDGWATER! 

the shoreline of the Atlantic Ocean

 

urgent....

please pray for all our dear seniors, orphans, & family who are presently suffering severely with the current unrest..

These dear people are so vulnerable and in need of protection that only God can provide! They are probably experiencing a lot of fear and anxiety!

Also, the global situation has made food almost unattainable due to rising costs.

I suspect we can't even imagine their stress level. To some of these ladies that can be life-threatening.

 Perhaps some of you don't believe in prayer, but GOD DOES! So I ask you pray, please!

update UZIMA PROJECT;

UZIMA CENTRE exists to support destitute orphans, abused girls and women, and handicapped individuals to gain skills that will provide them with basic amenities, and pull them out of poverty.

Tailoring is a good career in Congo. There are virtually no factories to produce ready-made clothing. A person who is trained to sew garments, and owns a treadle sewing machine, can earn a respectable living.

Our first sewing class has received training in sewing and in running a small business. They now begin a two-month apprenticeship. 

Upon completion, there will be a graduation, and they will be divided into groups of three to open a sustainable business that will provide basic amenities. 

Until this program, they had no means of future survival. This offers them support WITH dignity!  

TBA is praying to provide them with 2 sewing machines for each group, a place to begin working, and the supplies required to start working.

Please pray with us that God will use these skills to provide for their needs. Also pray for the new selection process, as they prepare a new intake group. Pray that He will lead us to those who need and can truly benefit from this help. 

May God use us to bring relief and hope to those in need!

missions.....

Give me ears to hear Your Spirit

Give me feet to follow through

Give me hands to touch the hurting
And the faith to follow You
Give me grace to be a servant
Give me mercy for the lost
Give me passion for Your glory
Give me passion for the cross

(Steve Green)