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April 26 2011
Dear Heroes,
Vincent sent the following report on the status of our projects in Grippis Farm. I rejoice that the transition has gone well so far with the new government officials. Notice that Vincent asks for prayer for the new leadership as they take on their new responsibilities. I also have a great praise to report! Vincent, the Grippis Community and those of us in GHI have been praying for a building supervisor to coordinate the construction of the new block of 3 classrooms this summer. A team from Texas is arriving in Zambia the first of July to help build it - but we had no supervisor. God moved in the heart of Alvin Graber, of Virginia, to take on this responsibility. I will post his story on the next blog!
Vincent's ReportOn Saturday April 23rd I was able to meet with the entire Grippis community and read Tanya's letters before everyone. I had a privilege to finally meet the three new community leaders. Mr Alfred Aisha the top chairman, Mr John Chungu the vice chairman and Mr Sakala the secretary.
The meeting went well and during this meeting I learned that Mr Titus Sachika still remains the executive chairman of the Grippis Corporative. He will be in charge of all the projects in Grippis
The new leadership continue to support GHI partnership and the projects. We ask that you continue to pray for this transition.
Projects:
Animal Husbandry: rabbits 95, ducks 40, goats 9 and two mothers are now pregnant they are multiplying. On Tuesday April 26th we plan to sell 15 rabbits :and two ducks so we can reduce the number a little.
Sewing Classes: the students are on break till May 3rd
Adult Basic Education: the classes continue to run we now have 50 students
The Animal Husbandry Training Center Construction Project :is almost complete. Three rooms were built plus a duck pond and a wall fence. We still need 1 metal door, 13 metal zinc and wire fence.
Micro Enterprise: we have 9 women that have gone through the business workshop and are are now ready to begin the loan projects. 4 women have applied for K500.000 each , 4 Women have applied for K700.000 each and one for K1,000,000 million some plan to begin a vegetable garden and some a small shop, and others would like to sell used clothes.
Vincent Luwizhi
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
God Continues To Work!
April 12, 2011
Dear Heroes,
We enjoyed having Vincent Luwizhi with us in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Texas and California! He shared much of what God is doing in Grippis Farm. Below are a few of those stories. I will continue to share more stories with you so you get a full picture of what you are accomplishing in Zambia.
PRAISE!
God Continues to Provide for the needs of the people of Grippis Farm. He continues to express his love to them through you and others! Do you remember Leah, the 19 year old orphan and mother of 2 year old twins who came to Grippis last year?
The government leaders allowed her to build a mud house in their community, but she had no funds for a roof. Some of you provided those needed funds, and she got her roof! A church in Texas started helping Leah with food for herself and her children. Since that time, her sister died, leaving Leah with twin 4 year old nieces to raise as well as her own 2 year old twins. In March the bulldozers came into Grippis to build the roads that are part of the city development plan to make it into an official sub-division. Unfortunately, Leah’s little house was sitting where one of the roads is supposed to be. The bulldozer drivers allowed her to stay for a couple of months, but she has to relocate. Leah has no plot of land assigned to her in Grippis – the only way she can get one is for someone else to leave their plot. Even then, Leah does not have the money to purchase a plot for herself. I told her story to the First Christian Church of Larned, Kansas, and their hearts were moved to adopt Leah! They took up a collection which yielded enough for her to purchase a plot! Their heart’s desire is to continue to collect their spare change and bring it together once a month so they can help Leah build a proper concrete block house on her plot! When Leah has the chance for a plot of land, we will already have the funds for her to buy it and start building her new house! Praise God! God’s love is pouring over her. Vincent reports that her whole countenance is changing as she experiences the kindness of God through others in her life. She is also taking the Adult Literacy courses which are the first schooling she has had in her life. Transformation is happening!
PRAYER NEEDED
The people of Grippis held an election in March to select government officials. Mr. Sachika was the Vice-Chairman of Grippis for many years. He spearheaded efforts to get their plots of land for them, purchase the land for the school and many other important contributions. The community has elected a new Vice-Chairman – I only have a first name at this point – Aisha. Please pray that Aisha will take up the mantle of leadership with God’s blessing and lead the community’s efforts to become all that they can be with God’s help! I hope to have more information for you soon!
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE PROJECTS?
A new animal shelter is being constructed for the Animal Husbandry Project. This training center will continue to provide opportunities for families in Grippis to learn how to increase their personal income by raising small animals. The 12 families who received the first round of training in raising rabbits are now seeing the fruits of their training and efforts! They are selling their rabbits to the Chinese in Lusaka who buy them to cook and serve in their restaurants. 10 more families will receive training next month as well as the 12 high school students from Grippis who will use their money for school fees, uniforms, books, etc.
One family at a time, God is bringing hope into lives through the kindness of God’s people! Thank you for making it possible.
Richest Blessings,
Tanya Brenneman
Dear Heroes,
We enjoyed having Vincent Luwizhi with us in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Texas and California! He shared much of what God is doing in Grippis Farm. Below are a few of those stories. I will continue to share more stories with you so you get a full picture of what you are accomplishing in Zambia.
PRAISE!
God Continues to Provide for the needs of the people of Grippis Farm. He continues to express his love to them through you and others! Do you remember Leah, the 19 year old orphan and mother of 2 year old twins who came to Grippis last year?
The government leaders allowed her to build a mud house in their community, but she had no funds for a roof. Some of you provided those needed funds, and she got her roof! A church in Texas started helping Leah with food for herself and her children. Since that time, her sister died, leaving Leah with twin 4 year old nieces to raise as well as her own 2 year old twins. In March the bulldozers came into Grippis to build the roads that are part of the city development plan to make it into an official sub-division. Unfortunately, Leah’s little house was sitting where one of the roads is supposed to be. The bulldozer drivers allowed her to stay for a couple of months, but she has to relocate. Leah has no plot of land assigned to her in Grippis – the only way she can get one is for someone else to leave their plot. Even then, Leah does not have the money to purchase a plot for herself. I told her story to the First Christian Church of Larned, Kansas, and their hearts were moved to adopt Leah! They took up a collection which yielded enough for her to purchase a plot! Their heart’s desire is to continue to collect their spare change and bring it together once a month so they can help Leah build a proper concrete block house on her plot! When Leah has the chance for a plot of land, we will already have the funds for her to buy it and start building her new house! Praise God! God’s love is pouring over her. Vincent reports that her whole countenance is changing as she experiences the kindness of God through others in her life. She is also taking the Adult Literacy courses which are the first schooling she has had in her life. Transformation is happening!
PRAYER NEEDED
The people of Grippis held an election in March to select government officials. Mr. Sachika was the Vice-Chairman of Grippis for many years. He spearheaded efforts to get their plots of land for them, purchase the land for the school and many other important contributions. The community has elected a new Vice-Chairman – I only have a first name at this point – Aisha. Please pray that Aisha will take up the mantle of leadership with God’s blessing and lead the community’s efforts to become all that they can be with God’s help! I hope to have more information for you soon!
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE PROJECTS?
A new animal shelter is being constructed for the Animal Husbandry Project. This training center will continue to provide opportunities for families in Grippis to learn how to increase their personal income by raising small animals. The 12 families who received the first round of training in raising rabbits are now seeing the fruits of their training and efforts! They are selling their rabbits to the Chinese in Lusaka who buy them to cook and serve in their restaurants. 10 more families will receive training next month as well as the 12 high school students from Grippis who will use their money for school fees, uniforms, books, etc.
One family at a time, God is bringing hope into lives through the kindness of God’s people! Thank you for making it possible.
Richest Blessings,
Tanya Brenneman
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