- Tammy
- Nov 6, 2023
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 30, 2024
JAMBO RAFIKI (HELLO FRIENDS)
We have so much to share with you that is hard to put into words; It is most devastating and miraculous; We see God's hands in it all.
We thought we would start our update with a short video.
THIS IS OUR WHY, CLICK LINK BELOW!
ADOPTION
Something we have not shared publicly until now …Doing life with the most vulnerable, poorest of the poor and widows and orphans has taken us into some dark places. There are many stories of severe physical abuse, forced child prostitution, and starvation because of neglect or severe poverty. As Christ followers our faith compels us to fight for justice, bring hope, and confront evil. In fighting against evil, we have become the guardian to some of the children (essentially this means we have adopted them) Some stay with paid caregivers and some with our Dream Center Director. But every space is filled and there is no room to keep taking more children In, but the children keep coming because we have built their trust.
So…WE BOUGHT A SCHOOL!
Our hope and prayer for the children has finally happened! We bought a school that has the possibility of boarding for those children that are in very vulnerable situations. The school has a capacity for 800 + children.With the help of the body of Christ (You, The Church) we are replacing what the enemy took with the love of Jesus that brings hope, love, peace and joy.
It’s a giant God sized vision. But as Wayne reminds me “If it’s Gods will it’s His bill”.
Our opening day will be January 8th. As much as we are wanting to start a boarding school for now, we will start small with about 50 students and just take one step at a time, watching to see what God shows us. The difficult decision will be choosing the children. God will bring the children He wants us to help.
We will be sharing information very soon on how to sponsor a child at our new school as soon as our website is complete, and the children have been selected. Please let us know if you are interested in sponsoring a child and we will give you information on the children we currently have waiting for sponsorship (we currently have 30 children needing sponsors).
SIDI'S STORY
(Click on the u-tube link below to watch a 2-minute testimony of a widowed mother and two of her children who will be coming to our new school.)
SACRIFICE
We are thankful for what God has provided through many of you. We know the sacrifice you have made for someone you have never met on the other side of the world. Without God leading you to give, we would not be able to do what we do, THANK YOU!
TAMMY AND HAVEN
Will be going back November 12th to begin our craft sales and raise funds for the new school. Please let us know if we can add your church to our calendar for an African Craft Sale or share the vision God has given us for this next year. Save the date for our 1st craft sale; it will be December 1st through 3rd at Calvary Chapel of the Coastlands Cc..
WAYNE
He will be staying behind to begin construction on the new school and will join us later
(This picture below is what will be our new office, staff office and school library).
DREAM CENTER UPDATE!
The community center continues to thrive. Our plans are to expand our sewing and crocheting ministry for the mothers that have been asking for training in any way that could help them provide for their families. We also have plans of opening our library more to teach reading and english to adults. How can you encourage new believers to know the Word of God when they cannot read? We will also add opportunities for Bible and Pastor Conferences.
CONSIDER JOINING US
"Then He said to His disciples, 'The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.'" Matthew 9:37-38
If you would like more information on joining us on a mission trip or interning with us, please send us an email Andrusfamilymission@gmail.com
(Possible areas of internship) Teachers, photographers, sewing, musicians, social media and website design, dance lessons, art, leading Bible Study, construction, book keeping, sponsorship helps and many more.
CONSTRUCTION AND NEW SCHOOL FINANCIAL BREAKDOWN
We have raised all the money for down payment and legalities to take over the school (this is Wow!).
What is needed next is some construction money to get school ready to open on January 8th (1stphase).
Original amount needed for construction=28,346.
We have raised money for kitchen, bathrooms, septic system and office=17,279.
What is needed for completing the (1st phase) of Construction is 11,067.00 US dollars.
If you would like more information and or would like to give to a specific thing, please let us know.
If it would bless you to give towards the new school or any of our ministries, we have attached our link below or you can also send a check payable to:
Andrus Family Mission to
P.O. Box 9101
Corpus Christi Tx 78469
If you would like more information about our school such as cost of school, remaining balances, remodeling cost, teachers' tuitions, sponsorships, etc., our email is
Blessings, pressed down, shaken, and spilling over,
Wayne Tammy and Haven
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