August Newsletter
Dear Partners
Warm greetings from Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth! In this edition a wonderful update from the work in the Comoros, progress on our Garden project in the rural Eastern Cape, and an inspiring Advanced Leadership seminar held in East London.
A Visit to the Village Clinic
The Lord is at work in this wonderful village! Jeremy and Marlene had a wonderful opportunity recently to do some Discipleship making training with local leaders. They all face significant persecution, threats and several have been disowned by their families. Fear is a real barrier but at the end of the training the testimonies they shared of what they had learnt were very encouraging.
Adopt a Village News
In our last update we shared about Zimbini and the chronic shortage of water faced by her community. We also shared the good news that we had received some sponsorship for water tanks for her to develop her gardens. The exciting news below is that the tanks are installed – now lets pray for good rainfall!
Adopt Advanced Training
Every year we invite all our Adopt a Village graduates who have shown fruitfulness to a specialized training. This year we were greatly blessed to have Dereck and Seth with us from our donor Churches in the States. The team received input on topics such as Leadership Development, Developing a Good Team, Children and Church and Having Healthy Family Boundaries. This time is always a wonderful encouragement to our Adopt a Village Team.
Praise points
Wonderful opportunity to train in the Comoros
Water for Zimbini and her garden
Adopt Advanced training input a great encouragement
Pray for:
Protection and fruitfulness of believers in the Comoros
Rain to fill Zimbini’s tanks!
Our Advanced students would apply what they learnt
Appreciate you all and your faithful prayers
Gary
AFC Operations Director