Musings from Graceland

JOIN US IN DREAMING

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I received this today from the folks at Adventures in Missions:
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"I have a dream that when God remembers Swaziland, there will be spiritual freedom. This spiritual freedom will manifest in the physical. There will be no more hungry children on the streets, prostitution for food will stop, HIV/AIDS will be overcome and people will live long and see their children's children." Pastor Gift Dlamini
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We here at Adventures in Missions are so blessed to have people like you who stand in agreement with Pastor Gift's dream. We are excited to report the progress that has happened in the past few months in Nsoko, thanks to much prayer and willing hands and hearts.

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Nsoko is a place of vision; a vision "to disciple a million orphans, using Jesus' model, to become world changers." The vision is becoming a reality, and many efforts are being put into action recently with the construction of a community center and the digging of a much needed well, as well as the construction of cooking shelters. We are continuing to raise funds for the construction of orphan homes, a marketplace and a team house. Once those are complete the vision will continue with the training of the mothers and grandmothers who are willingly taking on 6 - 8 children and building a safe, God centered home. Here the children can grow in Christ and in community, where they are provided meals, education and love. As they move into adolescence they will be given opportunities to become apprentices for small businesses and schools, and will be taken on short term missions to be shown how to plant the kingdom all around them. What an amazing blessing and addition to the kingdom they will be!
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We currently run eight care points around Nsoko, where the beginnings of this vision are taking place. We serve 500 - 600 children a day at our care points. More and more children, and now even adults are walking miles to reach these care points for their one daily meal. And you are part of this; you are making all this possible with your generous donations.
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We are pleased to report that we have received word that four projects which were being worked on over the past couple months have been completed. Our first big praise is for the Community center that was just finished. The overall vision for this community center is to be a place to feed hundreds of orphans, hold training classes for teachers, AIDS workshops, house 'Handy Crafts' and a place to hold worship. As of now the building is being used as a church for the surrounding community. In addition to the Community Center the amazing gift of water was given to the community. The well has been dug on the property, and the man who dug the well claims that this is the first time for his company to discover such a great flow of water in Swaziland! They are now able to pump out thousands of liters per minute; better than any well dug by this company in Swaziland. The Lord's hand has truly been on this place.
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There have also been kitchen shelter's constructed at all eight care points. Now the only current issue facing the use of these shelters is the lack of firewood. A solution has been offered by the chairman of the Community Fund. They are clearing trees for farming and have offered to sell Pastor Gift bags of fire wood for a small fee. This has been an example of how the local business men have taken interest in this project and are becoming involved in resolving issues. Pastor Gift now has to consider how to get the firewood to the different care points that are spread out. Please pray with us that they will find a solution.
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The last accomplishment has been Pastor Gift's own home. The completion of the house allows Pastor Gift to move his wife and children onto the property, allowing him to be able to manage this project on site, and be able to minister to the community from within. All of these construction projects and those yet to be finished are supported by serving hearts like yours.
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We at AIM along with Pastor Gift have a dream and a vision. You have become part of that dream when you decided to help support and care for the children in Swaziland. This community needs a light in the darkness, and it is you who are bringing hope to a seemingly hopeless situation. Pastor Gift continues on to say in his report back to us that, "I am in dilemma but I still have hope. I have hope because I have a dream. I can dream because there are people I am in covenant with. I praise God for people like you because you encourage me to hope against hope. I do have faith in God. I do have faith in His prophets. I still believe something can be done. Please dream with me that the people in dilemma will soon see the light of day."
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May this report and Pastor Gift's dream inspire you to continue partnering with us as God leads you to. We believe the Nsoko Project is the answer to the dilemma the people of Swaziland are facing. Your heart for the children of Swaziland is encouraging to us all. Thank you for your commitment to help us care for the least of these.
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Ali Sellers

Donor Relations Team

Adventures In Missions

http://www.adventures.org/

1-800-881-2461

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