Afrika wa
Yesu
Thank You Trinity Church!
You have touched lives and hearts through your generosity! Your gift of money to outfit our Afrika Wa Yesu students in Nacala, at the Bible School and the Vocational Centre, has truly elevated them to a new place - they have learnt how to receive and they have learnt that they are loved. They know that God is their source and are absolutely delighted with the blessing! Many of them gave a portion of what they have received as a tithe and offering to the Afrika Wa Yesu church, out of their own hearts. They have learnt the joy of giving. Each student received the equivalent of US$25. They went to the market in their small groups with their teachers, and were able to purchase things they needed most. ‘The Market’ is where American and European donated clothes end up - Oxfam, Goodwill, charity clothes collections are shipped to Africa, providing a business opportunity for many enterprisers - where many a treasure can be found at the ‘Bend Down Boutique’ along the side of the roads and in various corners of cities and villages! BrandName clothing like Gap, Nike, Marks & Spencer, even Dolce & Gabana or Luis Vuitton bags can be found at bargain prices, a little worn but none the less always an exciting find! Of course, many are not interested in such value, they simply need the items to fulfill the function they were created for. Many of the students have never had so much money to spend only on themselves. It was amazing to see their ‘haul’ upon return to the campus! They were extremely excited to show off their things. Belts, shoes, jeans, shirts, even bags to carry their new goods in, were purchased. The ladies found handbags, shoes, capulanas (traditional wrap around skirts) and ‘mexa’ - extensions for their hair! In this report are some pictures as well as two letters of thanks, from the Nacala Bible School and from the Vocational Centre. Thank you for outfitting our students and uplifting them not only physically but also spiritually as you pray for them. You are a blessing to Afrika Wa Yesu Ministries.
Together for His Glory,
Rodney & Ellie Hein and the Afrika Wa Yesu Team