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Jerusalem Satellite Project

City: Gemena, Democratic Republic of Congo.Partners : Locally- FOSASA (Foundation Sabuli & Sanguma), Internationally - Lobiko & Donorsee.Macedonia church began a small satellite Sunday school program up in the mountain as the distance for small children to walk to the main church was over 3 kms. We were able to come alongside this program and provide some Bible’s and other resources, as well as starting a small feeding program for the ever-growing group of children, now over 150.We have been able to encourage the family of 14 who host the program, and support some of their needs, as they faithfully pour into these young children every week. Early Sunday mornings music from the radio we provided signals to the surrounding community that Sunday school is happening that day! It is fun for the children during worship time. Sometimes when it rains, the children crowd into the family’s tiny home to continue hearing the gospel stories. After being filled with worship, they come with a cup to receive juice, tea or a nutritious porridge. We hope to continue to support this program as it develops and grows. We are thankful to be a part of these ministries and help wherever we can. We are so pleased when God can use us, as in the case with a woman named Chantal.  Chantal was orphaned at the age of 10. She ended up living with an auntie, but because their home was so overcrowded they were unable to cover her school fees. She ended up selling bananas and charcoal as a young girl to pay for her own school fees. She made it until 11th grade when she was struck with a horrible illness that took away her ability to walk. For two years she was sick and unable to study. After much prayer from her community, and her consistent faith in God that he would heal her, the miracle took place and she was able to walk again. Once she was healed she completed her schooling, but didn't have the funds to continue into university as she desired and ended up in agriculture to survive. She married briefly and had a child, but when her husband abandoned her she devoted her life to the work of God through ministry. She said, " I knew that God has done a great miracle in my life and therefore I wanted to give back and serve him. I only have peace when I work for Him and other jobs don't give me this peace. I became a Sunday school teacher and a Bible teacher in Christian education at our church Macedonia. As I continued to devote myself to this type of service, I felt the desire to study theology."We connected through the Sunday school ministry and Chantal expressed her desire to study theology. We were able to offer her the opportunity to lead the youth Alpha program (including translating the program into the local language), which gave her a source of income to follow her dream to become a pastor. As a student pastor, she preached her first sermon on Sunday - a powerful message of the importance of a sincere prayer life. We are excited to see how God uses Chantal, not only in the Macedonia church, but in her whole community.PGJyLz4=

Prayer Request:

Please pray for some of our current and upcoming projects:Current Projects1. Sabuli's Children Center (SCC)-I work full-time at this center, helping provide care and support for 93 beautiful children who were once vulnerable and orphaned but are now part of a family.2. The Judy Medical Clinic (JMC)-Providing excellent health care to the SCC children and community. (We are currently focused on prenatal care program for their maternity department)3. Maza Gardens and the Fish Ponds Project -Creating sustainable ways to provide for the Sabuli’s Children Center. 4. Macedonia Church -Women's ministry, Alpha youth ministry, and community development projects.Upcoming project:Gemena Community Center -Training programs (tailoring, mechanics, carpentry, bakery) for graduating SCC youth,  young mothers, and young adults in the Gemena community.PGJyLz4=DONATE NOWPGJyLz4=PC9icj48L2JyPg==https://gcfcanada.comwp-content/uploads/2020/11/GCF-Logo-2.pngABOUT GCFSince 2002, the Great Commission Foundation has been providing a place for individuals, ministries and organizations to thrive in ministry. Our vision is to work together to help the impoverished, further education, and help fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ.We are passionate about helping fulfill the Great Commission. Our team of skilled administrative and accounting personnel are dedicated to simplifying ministry. We bring admin relief to our agents and projects and release them to spend more time on ministry work. Through collaboration, we provide compliance, clarity, and relief to ministry. We welcome any Christian ministry or project to contact us to discuss how we can collaborate. We believe we are stronger together.PC9icj48L2JyPg==LEARN MORE PC9icj48L2JyPg==PC9icj48L2JyPg==https://gcfcanada.comwp-content/uploads/2019/07/Dan-Melissa-Whitcombe-Greater-Joy-School.jpg