Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matt 11:28
The Jesus Bridge, repaired!
In 2016, there was a new bridge built, in partnership with a church in San Jose, CA, DEEP in the palmetto jungles of southern Nigeria. The bridge spanned over 300 feet of water and impenetrable swamp. It is a bridge from today's world to an ancient, primitive place where homes are of rushes and mud, men wear wrap-arounds, and children run naked and free. The village knew only fishing, hand-carved canoes, nets, hooks, bait and racks of smoking fish.
Then, for the first time, there was a bridge connecting Esuk Ekong fishing village to the mainland. It is the Jesus Bridge.
The bridge brought income opportunities to families, education to many children, and a strong connection to a local church.
After many years of regular use, the bridge fell into a state of disrepair.
Funds were raised to repair the bridge, and PRAISE GOD, the Schools For Africa team will complete the work! We will work on this bridge in September, to ensure safe crossing for our school kids and their families. Signs designating the Jesus Bridge point the way to Christ!
Pictured at the bridge are David and Lavone Kendall
Check out the video from the 2016 team that built the bridge!
Phyllis Sortor once said, "Why would we not do good, if it's within our ability to do so? YOU have the opportunity to impact a community for GREAT good, by giving funds that can help repair a bridge, or support a school, or build a healthcare clinic."
Seeking monthly givers!
We have a big goal.
We need to increase monthly giving by $6,000/mth to cover the 8 new schools we took on in June!
We receive many BIG financial gifts throughout the year, which enable us to take on new projects - new schools, clinics, and grazing reserves! Praise GOD!
**Recurring monthly gifts help us to rely on a secure monthly income, so that we KNOW that we can cover our expenses,
before we move on to more projects.
CAN YOU HELP US?
We need MORE MONTHLY GIVERS!
THANK YOU Wesley, Clare, Jennifer, and Peter for your monthly gifts! WOOP WOOP!!
It's a BIG goal, we know. BUT we serve a BIGGER God.
How can we set a small goal when we serve a BIG God?
$24,000 Matching Challenge!
This means that your NEW recurring monthly gift is DOUBLED through the end of the year!
Give monthly to sustain what the Lord is doing for His beloved people in Nigeria!
Give $35 monthly DOUBLED
Give $50 monthly DOUBLED
Give $100 monthly DOUBLED
Give $125 monthly DOUBLED
Give $150 monthly DOUBLED
NEW RECURRING MONTHLY DONATIONS WILL BE DOUBLED THROUGH 2022, UP TO $24,000!
Prayer Requests:
Pray for our friends in Kogi State, as the unrest in that area continues.
Pray for the many projects we have in the works right now, for wisdom, for God's glory.
Pray for the safety of our team as we move about the country of Nigeria, doing God's work!