Those of you, who know me well, know that I have no experience in most of the areas of work that this school building project will entail. I do not know why God would ask me to direct such a project, a school campus no less. In modern words "It blows my mind". I do know that if I had a background in this area of work I would be tempted to rely on my own knowledge to do it. I do not have that knowledge. I must rely on Him. It is a GOD SIZED TASK. "Prayer" and "Thanksgiving" clarifies God's will by giving me complete peace of mind, (Phil. 4:6-7). Two more promises provide all I need, "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me" (vs.13), and, “God will provide all my needs”, vs. 19.
Give Thanks with me for….
1. Many praying partners.
2. Bev's BA air miles for the flight to Zambia.
3. Accommodation and car in Zambia.
4. A camcorder with MasterCard air miles.
5. Some secretarial assistance.
6. A Zambian work visa.
7. An architect.
8. An engineering co.
9. A web page designer.
10. An IT and Blogger specialist.
Most of the above has happened without my having done anything! People have just offered to help in response to God’s nudging, after reading the April Prayer Letter, or an email, or hearing a talk. This is how
God is bringing the “builders” He wants onto His "building site". Listen! Is God nudging you?
Pray with me....
1. That God will move more people to pray.
2. That God will bring together His choice of new board members to oversee the building projects.
3. That God will provide a much needed long term part time volunteer Administrative Assistant in Toronto.
4. That God will cause the land transfer of ownership for the school campus to proceed smoothly.
5. That God will give Farzam and me patience, trust, and obedience to Him during the land transfer process.
6. That God will give Farzam and me wisdom in prioritizing all the “stuff” to be done.
7. That God will provide us health. I have right knee replacement surgery scheduled for Sept. 23. I am diabetic.
“Watching God” BUILD
In 2005 God gave Beverly His vision for this new school campus consisting of a High School, Public School, Chapel, Clinic, Dormitory, Dining Room, and training buildings for various shops and agriculture. This school is clearly needed for poverty stricken graduates from free Christian public schools who have no money for government high schools. The pastor/teacher of one of these Church based schools has emailed me several times since Beverly’s death asking “When will a high school be built?” The answer now seems to be “very soon”.
Note to Past Donors
As Beverly and I felt directed by God last January, I have now resigned from Action Canada as of June 1. As a result of my departure, all your automatic deduction donations by cheque or credit card have been cancelled. However, the children's school education and feeding programs in Lusaka, Zambia continue and the kids still have great needs. I therefore urge you, under God's guidance, to continue to contribute to Action by re-instating your contributions with them, and keep Grandma Bev’s kids in school.
The Kanyama Orphan Ministry has been turned over by Action Zambia to Emmanuel Church in Kanyama and therefore your donations to the Kanyama Orphan Ministry have also been stopped. If you were supporting Kanyama orphans, prayerfully consider redirecting your donations to orphans in Gulu, Uganda, with Action International. Bev and I saw wonderful work being done there.
“Watching God” PROVIDE
The new school campus building project is a GOD SIZED VISION both physically and financially. I would ask what Jesus asked, that “you ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into this harvest field.” Matt. 9:38. God will answer your prayer. He will lay upon the hearts of His people this need for Prayer Partners, Volunteer Workers both in North America and Zambia, and Donors. If you pray this prayer God will provide in His own way, in His own time.
Donations: Payable to MATE/FCC designated “Beverly’s Memorial”
 |
