In the days of yesteryear, people so respectfully referred to the previous year.
We also want to refer to 2020, despite Covid 19.
During the pandemic we were positive and hopeful, with other times again deeply upset and uncertain.
For a period of 2020 we delivered the material to schools and businesses like faithful postmen. Some principals did invite us and we could encourage them. At many of the businesses there was reluctance to receive the material. We have all the material in plastic bags placed. It helped.
We also sent a lot of the written material electronically. It was welcomed everywhere and distributed to staff at the firm.
Strict discipline was applied with access control. At most of the schools we were obliged to hand over the packet of material at the gate with hope and prayer that it would get into the right hands.
Highlights:
The gratitude of teachers for receiving the materials and prayers was remarkable. The firms received the materials well.
The Bible stories for children were enthusiastically welcomed by teachers. The stories are short and clear and in mother tongue. The teachers feel that these are the best building blocks for our country's future. We have already placed 300 books in the hands of teachers. The next 300 are ready to be distributed. We trust that tons can place the Bible stories in reception rooms in the future. at businesses.
We are happy and grateful that everyone remained healthy in 2020.
The changing circumstances have led us to start thinking anew and planning for the future,
Lows 2020
We have seen the disruptive effects of Covid 19 before our eyes. There is a great burden on principals to protect the health of staff and learners. And then still implement the academic year.
The loss of personal contact with teachers and staff at the firms was extremely frustrating. We now realize the privileges we have taken for granted.
The ban on talking to large groups of learners about biblical values for life is a great pity and missed. We also could not talk to the staff at the firms.
The negative effect of the restriction on businesses was upsetting to experience.People who work hard and then suffer huge losses affected us deeply.Also our income decreased.We withdrew 40k from our savings account in December.
Increase speed in 2021.
There are precious lessons we learn:
New partners for our funds.
We plan to introduce black business people to our outreach to the 450 schools: 85% of the learners are black. We wish they could contribute to the ministry. This will be our first time.
The challenge is to reach out to people who can help us with this. Our staff does not move in such circles. However, the plan must come into effect. So any advice and assistance will be appreciated. However, the Lord's goodness and care are as a pole above the stormy waters.
Furthermore, we make regular contact with our partners.
Culture 2021
We reflect on the further training and correction of certain theological accents. Our messages at schools are not relevant enough. The culture is changing drastically. Poverty and unemployment and unemployment are on the rise. We are discussing and planning a more purposeful We conduct research at various institutions to better understand the deep-seated problems in our society. The message remains the truth of the Bible and the Savior Jesus Christ. However, we rethink the way and content with which it should be conveyed. our staff is a big priority here. The choices of topics at businesses enjoy how priority to spread hit messages
We are working on this and tackling it in peace and wisdom
Greet the cd format.
We also want to pay attention to more digital platforms to spread the Word.
We'll probably stop distributing cds by the middle of the year. We think of good relevant printed material as a replacement for it.
We are entering a new field and will, as far as possible, make use of already existing literature. However, we want to implement our own unique messages and accents.
Eye-ball
We will continue to pursue personal contact for as long as possible. But the Covid situation poses challenges. It is a big plus to make eye-to-eye contact with the educators and business leaders.
As in everything, we pray and work on the challenge.
Summary;
We look forward to continuing to do the ministry in the midst of the pandemic.
We believe that every piece of truth has a good effect. Darkness cannot extinguish the light. (John 1.5) We strive to spread the truths of the Lord and live in the Truth ourselves even if we are only students in the kingdom
Thank you.
We thank the Lord for your partnership with us as workers.
Through your hands, we experience the Father's hands and take care of our daily lives.
Shalom and maranata.
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