OI China PRAYER LETTER April 2012
"The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever. He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. " ~ Psalm 111:2-4 (KJV)
Praise the Lord! OI China (Huai’an) Rural Microcredit Company Limited was opened on 29 March, 2012. The Mayor of Huai’an, Mr Liu, and our sponsor, Mrs Lily Wong, and the Board of OI China came to cut the ribbon in front of the office during the opening ceremony.
Thank God for His provisions, OI China’s Huai’an operation opened with a thanksgiving and dedication service. The MC was our Director, Mr David Smith. Chairman Mr Geoff Kells AM delivered a sermon on the message of good Samaritan that morning.
Praises & Thanksgivings: •
Praise the Lord for his wonderful provision that OI China can open yet another micro credit company (MCC) in the city of Huai’an, Jiangsu. Thanks to the support of Opportunity International Network that the CEO for Global Microfinance Operations, Mr Harry Turner, also attended the grand opening as well as the thanksgiving and dedication service.
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Thank God for the support of all young professionals who support the work of Young Ambassadors for Opportunity (YAO) in Hong Kong. On 9 March, a group of 9 launched the first gathering of YAO for 2012. CEO, Aaron White, answered questions of the group regarding the ministry and updated members with progress and development of some of the projects, such as Elisha and Noah. One of the co-chairs, Ms Jeanne Ng, was so excited with the results. She called and organised the next meeting for 2 April.
Prayer Requests: •
As OI China (Huai’an) Rural Microcredit Company Limited opened on 29 March, please pray for more like-minded co-workers to respond the calling of our Lord to join OI China.
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Please pray for the preparation of 2012 OI China Internship Program. Many potential interns applied for the program and the management team is at the final stage of selection.
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Pray for the funding of operation needs of OI China. As the business grows the capital needs also rise. May the Lord continue to bless the work through His wonderful provision.
OIC Consolidated Statistics Loans Issued in USD Job Impact (Created / Sustained) Training & Coaching (person / hr)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2,844,534 6,277 2,093 / 3,682
3,729,753 17,817 2,146 / 6,610
6,369,255 20,982 2,000 / 5,998
8,165,500 37,013 2,412 / 7,951
2012 YTD (29 Feb) 1,082,367 6,940 144 / 601
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