Long African Day

The World’s Number One Killer is Unsafe Water!

lennis — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:32:08 +0000

90% of the 25,000 people who die in the world every day from unsafe water are children under the age of 5 years old. “More than one child in sub-Saharan Africa dies every minute from diarrheal diseases — a direct result of inadequate water supply, sanitation and hygiene” (USAID). Only 49% of the millions living there have access to safe water. Many women and children walk up to 10 miles every day to find water — much of it contaminated by livestock or human waste and riddled with deadly diseases. The Africa Oasis Project is an aggressive response to the critical problem of inadequate and unsafe water by finding solutions for the water needs in villages throughout the continent.

Please help Africa Oasis Project to bring clean water to those who are suffering. He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water (Isaiah 49:10 NIV).

Cry Africa Teaches HIV/AIDS Awareness

lennis — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:48:53 +0000

In this photo, missionary Suzanne Hurst trains Congolese pastors in HIV/AIDS awareness and ministry principles. The Cry Africa task force members are acutely aware of the realities of the pandemic on the African continent. HIV/AIDS resource materials are being developed by Cry Africa which are contextualized for Africa. This is a particularly important component of education and ministry on the continent because of the diverse nature of the many African cultures and their views of the disease of HIV/AIDS and its related issues. One of the primary goals of Cry Africa in the next 5 years is to facilitate an HIV/AIDS course in every one of our 80+ Assemblies of God Bible schools on the African continent.

Restored from War!

lennis — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:38:31 +0000

A team with Africa Tabernacle Evangelism recently returned from Liberia. There they put up tabernacles to replace Bible school facilities seized by rebel forces during the civil war. What a joyous restoration! To view more photos of the construction, click on the link below. Liberia Tabernacles

Preach the Word . . .

lennis — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:42:01 +0000

Paul instructed Timothy to “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage–with great patience and careful instruction” (2 Timothy 4:2). Because of the great training need across Africa, we must train current and future trainers. Bible school teachers are a critical link in training the harvest. These will be those who train the more than 25,000 in Africa who are now leading congregations who have not had pastoral training. Africa’s Hope facilitates these schools by providing teachers, library books, scholarships and subsidies. YOU can help a young minister to be prepared to share the Gospel with those who have never heard!

A cup of cold water . . .

lennis — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:29:08 +0000

Jesus said, “And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward” (Matthew 10:42, NIV). Investing in water solutions for Africa creates incredible returns. Countless numbers of men, women and children will receive long-term relief through life-essential water. Investing in their welfare now will impact Africa for generations to come. Deep water wells which must be mechanically drilled are very expensive. The actual cost varies by location, depth required to reach water, government taxation, etc. AOP has benefited from a significant number of individuals and organizations looking for viable investments in compassion outreach. With over 300 million African people deprived of safe, adequate water, the need is evident. The capacity of AOP to reach communities and areas throughout the continent, along with their record of success, makes investing in AOP water solutions a viable investment opportunity.

Love them to Jesus!

lennis — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:27:18 +0000

In speaking of orphans who are either infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS, missionary Deb Ried said the following:

It’s the power of love and compassion, and the presence of a church body of believers with a desire to reach out to their surrounding community, that can have a profound, lasting impact on the lives of orphans. Jesus commanded His followers not to hinder the children from coming to Him. Let us do whatever we can to love them to Jesus!

How many meals will you eat today?

lennis — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:50:20 +0000

For at-risk children in Africa it is most often the basics which count, not the frills. In repeated surveys, spot-checking across Africa, Africa’s Children has found that supplying one nutritional meal for an African child – basic and nourishing, costs an average of 50 cents. That would be a bowl of rice with a familiar African sauce of local vegetables, spices and a bit of meat. Children at risk who are separated from their parents, victims of war, or living on the streets, would find such a meal a treat and a blessing.

The math is easy. Every dollar we spend on every-day discretionary items is equivalent to two meals for a needy child across most of Africa. Why not bless an African child today with two meals for $1.00, twenty meals for $10.00, or fifty meals for $25.00. Sometimes, just the basics are very important!

Pray, Give, Go — Be the SOLUTION!

lennis — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:29:36 +0000

When the living room of a member’s home became too small to accommodate the congregation of this new church in Liberia, a thatch building was constructed. Across the continent of Africa, Assemblies of God churches meet in similar structures. Africa Tabernacle Evangelism has helped to construct 2,344 permanent church buildings. You can help by:

1. Praying for funds and laborers to construct more adequate facilities for our brothers and sisters in Africa.

2. Giving funds to help construct a tabernacle.

3. Going with a team to help construct a tabernacle on site!

Kingdom Needs are present in every village and city of Africa. BE the SOLUTION by your response!

lennis — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:43:16 +0000

Throughout sub-Saharan Africa, there are 68,000 Assemblies of God churches which are home to nearly 17 MILLION members! There are currently 254 AG resident and extension sites for theological training. In these locations, approximately 14,000 pastors and church leaders are being given an education based on sound Biblical principles with a distinctively Pentecostal emphasis. These students often sell the majority of their earthly possessions to pay for the coveted education so they may labor more effectively in the Kingdom of God. Many of the Bible school campuses operate without sufficient water or electricity and in facilities inadequate to house the growing student bodies.

Africa’s Hope exists to walk arm in arm with our sister churches in Africa to facilitate their growing educational needs. A gift of $50 per month ($600 for a year) will help to train a pastor who will meet many Kingdom Needs in the community in which he or she is placed. Let’s join together as a Coalition to see what we can do to impact Africa for Christ!

Life-Giving Water and The Living Water

lennis — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:55:43 +0000

Every seven seconds a child dies from hunger. The United Nations predicts that one tenth of global disease could be prevented simply by improving water supply and that enhanced education can help prevent poverty.
The Africa Oasis Project, AOP, partnering with our national churches throughout Africa, is focused on providing appropriate solutions on a foundation of recognized best practice methods. The range of responses to local situations includes, among other actions …

Deep-water wells
Sanitation training for maintaining water
Rainwater harvesting and storage
Irrigation
Sewage management

Our mission is to reflect the compassionate nature of Christ by alleviating the suffering of those impacted by unsafe or inadequate water. Simply stated, it’s about giving a cup of cold water in His name, emulating His love.