Womens' Guild
FPC MALAWI ASSOCATION
A November 2009 email from officers of the Relief and Development Department of the Nkhoma Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian in Malawi, reported that 25 new wells have been installed – and are operational – in the area of our partner congregation, Chibanzi C.C.A.P. This arrangement was made through meetings with FPC, SB's Mission group that went to Malawi this summer. The cost of these wells, $10,000.00, was covered through a generous donation of Marion Medical Mission. Praise God that through our congregation's efforts to "prime to pump" 56 wells are now functioning in the Chibanzi region – in less than two years time.
OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH CHIBANZI C.C.A.P. IN MALAWI, AFRICA
Africa Bags Village Cooperative
This truly is a gift that "gives twice" as half of the $10 price is used to pay the workers and provide support for feeding programs. Contact the church office for purchase information.
Partnership between Chibanzi C.C.A.P. and FPC, South Bend
Our Partner Church in Malawi continues to operate the Nursery/Orphan Center, Kitchen, and Feeding Program for up to 300 Pre-Kindergarten children six days a week. Ministry of Hope in Malawi, who oversees this work for us, has asked us to determine our level of support for 2009; and the Mission Committee is considering this request, however, nothing is currently in the budget or in an account for this work.
Work is complete on Grades One and Two of the Primary School and the teachers' houses and pit toilets are under construction. We have promised to raise funds for Primary School Grades Three and Four. Funds in the Chibanzi account will pay for this work. We support the Africa Bags project, plus their dream of a maize mill. On August 15, 2009, 25 new wells have been approved for construction. We work in partnership with First Presbyterian Church of Urbana, Illinois and Jenes C.C.A.P. in Domasi, Malawi to accomplish this miracle or water.
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Malawi Association
2009 Mission Trip Report
Founded by the members of First Presbyterian Church of South Bend who are originally from Malawi, this group focuses on ways our Malawi members can add to the worship and fellowship experience at FPCSB.
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