Latest Prayer News

JACQUI SENDS THE LATEST PRAYER NEWS .....

"Kindergarten is moving into its last month of the school term and several children will move on to primary education. We are in the early stages of registration for the school, and prayer is needed that this may go smoothly. A new play park that is planned to be started in the new year on the compound is in its planning stages.

Children’s Centre is going well and the girls especially are a blessing to us. Three girls were baptised last week, and they are so eager to grow in their spiritual lives. Now that some of the older girls have finished school there is a regular squad ready each week for the bible teaching meeting. The boys are just a bit slower but we trust they will get there. Joni was the last of the older boys to make a profession of faith on Tuesday past, but they all need to grow spiritually, and in their walk with the Lord. 'Maranatha House' accommodation for the older boys, will hopefully be started on soon. Pray that construction will go smoothly and the builder will be transparent in his dealings with us. Ninaeli finishes school in two weeks! Pray for her safety in travel back home and for us as we try to find a suitable school for her and the other girls going into form 5.

Communtiy projects continue to grow but the Tanzanian ethos to life sometimes pushes us to the limits. In spite of setbacks our guiding principle continues to be how can we best make these children “count for Christ'. Eliza and Rehema's mother is dying of aids and in hospital at the moment. There are plenty of relatives around that could take the children in. Their father doesn't want them because his new wife will not accept them. Their Uncle was released from prison at the beginning of the week, and their aunt has four children, two of whom are not to her present husband. Neighbours who have volunteered their services are in the business of making local beer and are involved in prostitution. Theory says they should stay at home with relatives but the heart wants to rescue them from that pit of trial and despair!!
Pray too for the weekly children's meetings in the community and for the opposition that has started there.

Bible school now entering its final weeks and progress is going well both with the students and on the building side. We hope to be still on target for finishing phase two by the end of the year. Praise God for the provision of funds.

Pray for the young people in church who are trying to make a fresh start with a renewed vision. Mel has joined the youth committee and Allan is acting as 'overseer/advisor'. They have a young people's outreach meeting on Friday and will be involved with the church in another outreach at Uchira, 15km from Moshi.

Continue to pray for Allan as he works on the final edit of the Swahili translation of Calling Christian Leaders."

Motoring Mayhem in Moshi!

Had a little traffic problem on the way to the office today? Spare a thought, and a PRAYER, for Allan's latest automobile adventure in Africa. Last week, a bus ran into the side of Allan as he drove through Moshi and refused to stop. Allan, shaken and anxious, rushed out of his car, and ran alongside the moving bus , 'encouraging' the driver to stop and exchange insurance details. Failing with this negotiation strategy, Allan then jumped, '007' style, onto the side of the moving bus, motivated obviously by his concern to maintain his 100% 'no claims' bonus. Perhaps, he had an appropriate verse to share with the impatient driver? However the bus driver, failed to respond positively to Allans 'outreach', refused to stop and landed him a solid right hook in the eye. 'Mr Bond' hung on and would not be dislodged from the side of the bus determined to confront the driver with his misdemeanour. Eventually, the driver realised the determined Scots missionary meant business and was not going to be shaken off, stopped the bus and ran off into the crowd. AFRICA!
The Kingston Bridge at 5pm doesn't seem quite so bad after all!
On the serious side, Allan has a colourful black eye and 4 stitches in his hand as a result of this incident.
Don't forget to PRAY today for Allan & Jacqui! Travelling in Tanzania does carry considerable additional risks. Allan will probably have as much problems getting the incident satisfactorily resolved with the police and owners of the bus as he did getting the driver to stop.
Watch this space for the final outcome of this story.

Bible School Progress photo's

Agnes

Agnes, one of the young people from MCCC being baptised as a believer in the Lord Jesus, with Pastor Bernard. Give God thanks that 3 of the 5 baptisms were girls from MCCC. Yasintha and Lucy, two sisters with special needs, joined Agnes in this step of obedience. Jacqui also asks us to rejoice that Lucia, one of the older girls from Emmanuel House, is volunteering to become a sunday school teacher at church. She writes "It is great to see them saved but brilliant when you see them growing in the Lord"
Some other urgent prayer requests have been received;

1. Keep praying for the boys , especially Zawadi and Robert, both still in trouble and needing wise councel, help and guidance. Pray for Wens and Bernardie as they struggle through these difficult times.
2. Please pray for two girls ~ Eliza and Rehema, Sunday school kids at Pasua who have been missing primary school because they are looking after their mother who is dying with HIV. There doesn't seem to be any relatives about to assist with care. They may join the MCCC community care programme.

5 Baptisms at Pasua Church, Moshi

Pasua church gathers for the baptism of five young people who have decided to commit their lives to following Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord.

My Trip to Moshi

Hi my name is Daniel Harris. During the summer holidays I went to Africa with my family. My Auntie Jacqui and Uncle Allan and my cousen Ben live in Moshi, Tanzania. The best thing for me was meeting all the lovely children. Also I got to clap an elephant, ride a girraffe, hold a Boa constrictor and much more. I would recommend going out there. It was a lifetime experience. I wish my family could go out to live there but probably not. Me and my mum went to help at the kindergarten every morning. I was so attached to the children I wanted to cry when I had to leave them. While I was there I picked up some Swahili (I am still not very good). We went to Kenya for a few days and I saw many people living on the streets. It was heartbreaking to see them living like this and I am so fortunate to live in a safe warm house. As you can see I made a lot of friends at the MCCC. Auntie Jacqui and Uncle Allan are doing the most amazing job I have ever seen but they are not the only people that can help. You can make a difference too. Even praying is making a difference. Please do not read this and forget to do anything about it. The people in Tanzania are so happy with what they have and yet we children here still ask for more. So please pray. WRITTEN BY DANIEL HARRIS FROM STRATHAVEN.

Here are the latest Bible School construction work progress photo's together with the students in the Class of 2005. The photo's in a clockwise direction are as follows; CLASSROOM 1 ~ Glazing and floor in place. Final fix electics awaiting wall fans. Painting imminent. MAIN RECEPTION AREA ~ ready for painting. Reception desk imminent. PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE ~ ready for painting. EXTERNAL WORKS ~ This view is the front elevation of the main classroom block with library and administration office incorporated. The construction of the new toilets and shower block has still to commence.

MCCC "Heavens Angels"

Allan and his 'posse' of heavens angels get ready to burn some rubber on the streets of Moshi!

Hadija

Meet Hadija. Hadija is the latest addition to the MCCC family having come to us through the recommendation of the government’s social welfare programme. Hadija is only 4 years old but in so short a time has experienced severe and traumatic abuse of every kind. Her parents are being charged for the abuse and the matters are in the hands of the police. Hadija is staying with us indefinitely and it has been great to be able to offer her the love and attention she craves as a child. Her childlike trust and openness are striking and remind us of the words of the Lord Jesus who insisted that our faith should be like that of a child’s if we are to inherit the kingdom of heaven. Please pray for Hadija and for the MCCC staff as we trying to build meaningful and trustworthy relationships with this little girl whose implicit trust has been broken and betrayed so often in her young life. Pray that the Lord by his grace and mercy would minimise the effects of abuse in her life and that we may in time be able to show Hadija what it means to count for Christ.

Children are the heart of MCCC!
Orphaned and abandoned kids, AIDS victims, abused and marginalised children, disabled, special needs and victims of poverty are all helped, loved and cared for within the environment of MCCC. The Centre is currently home to 31 children from the ages of 4 to 24. Almost 40 needy children and families are supported in the community. The hostel accommodates children that attend KCMC for treament and prosthetics. The Centre runs a kindergarten class for 15 kids. Emergency care is provided to those in greatest need through the team of community workers.
You can be an active partner by sponsoring a child and making a real difference. Your help provides a home, security, health care and education until they reach adulthood and are able to live an independent life in the community. The majority of kids in Africa cannot escape the poverty trap and with this in mind a new Education Fund has been established to provide quality education, enabling children to maximise their potential and escape the rat race.

BIBLE SCHOOL PHOTO'S

The Bible School planned completion date is November 2005.
Funding is still required for the fit out of the classrooms and library.

How Can I Help?

You can be a partner with Allan & Jacqui in the work at MCCC by helping in any of the following ways;

1. By praying. E mail me at john3.16@btinternet.com to be added to the circulation list for the prayer and newsletter.
2. By sponsoring a child at the centre for £25 per month.
3. By sponsoring a needy family in the community for £15 per month.
4. By supporting the newly established Education Fund. Please email me for details at john3.16@btinternet.com
5. By providing funding for the construction projects and the Bible School and new boys hostel, Maranatha House.

FOR BANK DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT INTERLINK

BIBLE SCHOOL UPDATE

1. The course is going well and the students have been well behaved on the whole. Now that a month has gone there is one or two pushing their luck in minor areas of discipline. Pray things will not get out of hand.
   
2. The teachers are doing well and coping although the pressure is telling a little already. Allan has been asked to consider putting in a 'half-term' break in mid-October!
   
3. Pray for Ian MacDonald from Greenview, Glasgow who is currently in Moshi for two weeks teaching at the bible school. Allan is translating for him as well as teaching.
   
4. Please keep praying for finances to complete the construction and fit out of the classrooms and library.
   
5. Please pray for the ongoing development of the school in its treaching programmes, management structures and affiliations. We are exploring associations with other groups like GLO who are experienced in Christian education.
   
6. Please pray for the students in their learning experience, that it may be life changing and ministry enhancing rather than just academic achievement.