Each year we hold ‘Burundi Sunday’ services where our focus is on this small country in Central Africa who we have had links with since the mid 70’s. Part of our Burundi Sunday is an appeal to raise money to help them with projects.Following recent communication with our friends in Burundi, this year's fund-raising appeal will be to support much needed building works at Buterere sub-parish. St Marks have previously funded the laying of the foundations at this church and we now have an opportunity to further bless our friends with doors and windows which they currently don't have. If you would like to give to this appeal there is still time, donations can be given in the special envelopes or by contactless giving (both at church) or by bank transfer to PCC St Mark's Woodthorpe: Sort code 08-92-99 A/c 67231032 Ref: Burundi GA or just Burundi if non-gift aid.
Please keep praying for the wisdom of leaders of this nation as the country is going through an unprecedented economic crisis due to the fuel shortage that is lasting for many months compared to other fuel shortages we have gone through. They have also experienced major flooding in regions of the country: In Rumonge - they have been affected by the Tanganyika flooding and landslides where 220 families lost their homes and farming land In Mukungu - they have lost its church and pastors house due to impact of climate change and flooding from the rise in level of Lake Tankanyika. They are building new house and church up on the mountainside but need help with iron sheets for the roofing. In Bujumbura – they have also affected by the climate change as two parish buildings namely Gatumba and Kajaga have been affected by the flooding. Many church members have been displaced.
I am really enjoying my work with SOMOS and the mentors. It has been great to get to know more of our mentors and see how we can continue to support them as they work with children and young people in Children's homes. In the vulnerable community where I serve too, we have started a monthly activity with the mum's and it has been a great time to be with them and get to know them better as we share, read the Bible and pray together. The team I work with are so great and I am really enjoying working with them and learning a lot. Having got married in November, David and I are very excited and really looking forward to starting our lives as a married couple. David's CMS selection process is underway and moving forwards well, he will have his selection panel soon. So, there is a lot happening and we can see God's hand and blessing over everything which is such an encouragement. Pray points: · Join me in giving thanks for my work with SOMOS and the team I work with. · Pray for the mentors and the children and young people in the homes. · Please also pray for the vulnerable community and the mum's activity. · Praise God for the wedding preparations and plans and David's CMS selection process. · Please pray for financial provision for our wedding and trip to the UK next year including our marriage blessing.
