OI China PRAYER LETTER May 2009
Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. ~ Isaiah 55: 1 (KJV)
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The first-ever mobile banking service in China was introduced to Suyu, Jiangsu Province, recently. Ever since OI China (Suyu) Microcredit Company Limited commenced its operation at the end of March, local farmers can now enjoy full micro credit services in their own villages. This financial and business support service will help to boost the business growth and create employment opportunities for the rural community. The OIC Transformation Van travels from villages to villages regularly and brings OIC care and services to farmers who have had little or no access to financial services.
Praises & Thanksgivings: •
Praise the Lord for the privilege to serve the farmers in the rural Suyu, Jiangsu Province. OI China was well received by the rural community. Many farmers have never had any concept of credit and borrowings turned up at the training courses of OI China. Most of them cannot even read or write but found it interesting that OI is keen to help and care for them. They also learned about the various training and coaching services of OIC and are amazed of the Opportunity.
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Thanks to the support of various donors for their supply of free Scriptures to help educate and transform the farmers and enhance their understanding of a caring and harmonious society.
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Praise God for Robyn Robertson, OI’s former Chief Transformation Officer, who has just given birth to her 8 pounds 11 ounces new born son, Liam McGregor.
Prayer Requests: •
Pray for the wisdom and leadership of the states authorities and the WHO to find cure and solutions to control the outbreak of the N1H1 Influenza A. Please pray for the thousands suffering from the illness and the families of those who have died from it.
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Prayers for the people who are suffering from the financial crisis. Please remember the coworkers and clients of OI in your prayers. The impact of financial crisis is affecting businesses in Jiangxi and Anhui now. Please pray for measures to minimise the negative impact.
OIC Consolidated Statistics Loans Issued in USD Jobs Created/Sustained General Training (person / hr) Job Safety Training Program
2006 1,368,000 n/a 480 / 1,200 n/a
2007 1,795,377 n/a 758 / 2,366 441 / 2,120
2008 2,844,534 6,277 2,093 / 3,681.5 1,851 / 7,404
2009 YTD (31.Mar.) 514,092 1,195 195/1,036.8 PrayerLetter 0905 www.opportunity.org.hk