Dear NESteam Friends and Partners!
As the year 2007 draws to a close, I am in awe of where God has
brought us in just a few short months. In November of 2006, our
Zambian partners had many dreams, and together we were seeking God's
guidance. A piece of land, donated by Gracewell Mwansa, was available
for the building of a new Life Skills training centre that we believed
could open doors of ministry to 200,000 people in Mbala and Mpulungu
districts of Zambia. We knew land was only the first step! Resources
to develop the land became our prayer. We rejoice that during this
year we have seen God providing through His people, and a grant from
the Beit Trust in London. Praise God!
Here are picture highlights of the past year:
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Kathrin Hitchcock ministers in song as we dedicate the building site. April
August- First load of sand unloaded at the new site
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Physical landmarks are small when compared to the life changing ministries taking place through our partners. Here are a few of them:
- We rejoice in Kathrin Hitchcock and her ministries at Chengelo Secondary school.
- Praise God for 7 ministry graduates from Mbala Christian Leadership Training Centre (MCLTC)
- Praise God for over 100 orphaned vulnerable children involved in the Life Skills Carpentry, Tailoring and our small computer skills program!
- Continued work on preparing for the Village Health program.
- Distribution of the first Lungu-Mambwe testament in Mbala & Mpulungu districts!!
- Building assistance to Malamba village and Chitamba village churches.
- 25 orphans assisted through Tupuze Care Centre in Mbala.
- Open doors through the community to begin ministries!
- Assistance to graduates in ministries.
During December, I was in Zambia to review construction and confirm progress to the Beit Trust. More importantly, the MCLTC board met at the new site for a 4 day Vision and Strategy retreat. What a blessed time we had as we shared the past, witnessed God's hand on us all, and laid a course for the future. I learned that the men and women on our staff and board have more vision than I do! They sacrificially have set their mind and hearts on the task.
We do have many challenges ahead. As I told the Board, a building is useless without ministry, and the means to complete those ministries. Will you pray with us for the resources to meet these challenges in 2008?
- Pray for our staff and board as they determine the ministries at the new centre, and how they will be implemented.
- The need to send a container with supplies for ministry, and the resources to do so.
- Remember the communities of Mbala and Mpulungu. Pray for doors of ministry as they open.
- Pray for Dr. Chipeta and Florence Mwale as they develop the Village health-worker program.
- Remember Tupuze and the outreach to orphans. Pray for resources to increase ministry.
- Completion of the Centre at Mapalo during 2008!
- Pray for Kathrin Hitchcock as she continues her work at Chengelo.
Lee Albaugh
Year
End Note: Judy Elwood, NESteam secretary, and I have been receiving
calls about year end contributions. If the Lord is leading you to give
a gift to launch ministries in 2008, you can mail them to:
NESteam International17675 SW Farmington Rd.
Pmb 276
Aloha, Oregon 97007
You can also call Judy Elwood at our office: 503-641-4346
Nesteam International is a 501c3 public charity and gifts are tax deductible. If your donation is postmarked before year end, your contribution will be receipted in 2007. Thank you for your partnership in the Gospel!
Nesteam International is a 501c3 public charity and gifts are tax deductible. If your donation is postmarked before year end, your contribution will be receipted in 2007. Thank you for your partnership in the Gospel!