When did it start?
In November 2010 I was contacted by Edward Buria with a plea for help. Drought had once again hit Kenya and the Horn of Africa. In Kenya alone 5 million people were threatened with starvation. Could Newfrontiers churches raise some funds for food and water?
Following an appeal, £260,000 has so far been [...]
This is my first posting since before Christmas. I hope you had a good break and were able to celebrate the coming of Jesus to Earth for our sakes. Also, that you have entered the New Year full of hope and expectation!
The past month
There have been two significant events in my life in the last [...]
Continue reading about New Year, New Season, New Opportunity
Both Debt and Homelessness are two major problems in these days of recession and many churches are becoming involved in helping people in their localities. We, in Newfrontiers, are privileged to have two highly experienced long-standing networks which are eager to equip other churches to serve those who are affected by these two social issues.
Debt [...]
Continue reading about Equipping conferences in November - Debt and Homelessness
Help still urgently needed
In the last 9 months Newfrontiers churches have been able to contribute nearly £200,000 to help Edward Buria and his team, who are based in Meru, in their endeavours to provide relief through his churches into the communities in Kenya during this time of severe famine.
I am breaking into my series on [...]
Having been introduced to the ministry in practice, and having discussed some of the elements related to care and support, the team from Boaz Trust now share some of the lessons learned over the 7 years since the ministry began.
Lessons
As a charity pioneering a completely new work, we have had many lessons to learn:
We have [...]
Continue reading about Helping foreigners and strangers - pt 3
Having introduced us to the ministry of the Boaz Trust and how it seeks to assist those who are disempowered, the Boaz team now discuss the matter of funding and share about some of the fruit of the ministry.
Funding
Boaz has three main areas that require regular funding:
The maintenance and running costs of the housing programme
Day-to-day [...]
Continue reading about Helping foreigners and strangers - pt 2
The Bible has much to say about welcoming foreigners and strangers into our midst. Over the next few weeks I reproduce a report printed in my recently released manual of good practice, The Poor deserve the Best (see side panel), showing how a team in Manchester are bringing practical expression to this Biblical injunction.
Boaz Trust
The [...]
Continue reading about Helping foreigners and strangers - pt 1
The famine situation in Kenya worsens daily. There is no likelihood of rain before October/November. Assuming there is then sufficient rain for planting seed food will not be available before March. This heartfelt cry comes from Edward.
My Dear Friends,
I am sure you are receipt of my latest report on the ongoing Drought/Famine Crisis being experienced in Kenya [...]
Continue reading about Starving baby - a letter from Edward Buria
Development from a Christian perspective - Pt 9. Examples of excellence - Jubilee Health Centre pt 3
We have been visiting the Jubilee Health Centre in Cape Town. Now Dr Caryn Wilson, who leads the ministry, concludes her day in the life of the Clinic and shares some of the key features which define this successful ministry.
“The midwife reports back from a home visit to a tiny premature baby and her mom, [...]
Development from a Christian perspective - Pt 8. Examples of excellence - Jubilee Health Centre pt 2
In the last blog we began to hear about the Jubilee Health Centre in Cape Town and to see how the ministry holds prayer and team relationships central to their activities. Caryn continues to tell us about a day in the life of the Centre.
“You may feel somewhat overwhelmed at this point. But relax; the [...]
