Bukavu, on the shores of Lake Kivu
Last year Interact magazine featured our work in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where SGM Lifewords has been partnering with Wycliffe to develop materials for schools. This month sees the first training sessions, with local teachers introduced to the Choose Life curriculum that has been so effective in Kenya.
Staff from the Lifewords office in Kenya are travelling to the DRC to run a series of two-day workshops, visiting several towns in the North and East of the country, including Bukavu, Uvira, and Bunia. The three week tour should see over two hundred teachers equipped to use Choose Life in their classrooms, bringing the Bible’s life words to thousands of children across the region.
It has taken several years to build up to this point, so it is exciting to actually see Choose Life hit the ground in DRC. But it hasn’t been an easy trip to plan. A referendum on a new constitution takes place today (August 4th) in Kenya, and with the history of recent political conflict, there is a risk of further instability. Please pray that the vote will be peaceful, both on the day and as results are announced, and that travel will not be disrupted. Shipping materials into the DRC is also difficult, so please pray that the booklets and training manuals will pass through customs without incident. Finally, please pray for the staff as they travel, for their health and safety, and strength on what will be quite an adventure.
Photo: Philkin
hi 2 of our local churches are having a charity football match this weekend in aid of your charity. we have 2 people in our church who are missionairies in the congo who suggested that we choose this charity. i have spoke to wycliffe although they support us they tell me that the charity is not the same. also i have spoken to a lady called bettena who lives and works in the congo using the choose life books. i was wondering if you could email me some info and maybe even send me some stuff in the way of stickers or a poster so that we can show everyone including the local press who were supporting. i know its short notice but like i said i was in contact with wycliffe until yesterday when i asked them the same question. pleae feel free to contact me on my mobile 07985678131 or by email , god bless