Mission Africa Dispatch Summer 2023

DISPATCH

‘Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.’

1 Peter 1:10

‘Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.’ Hebrews 11 v1-2

Welcome to our summer edition of Dispatch! As you read through this magazine you’ll soon realise that it’s been a very busy time for us at Mission Africa. God has been good and we had the privilege of sharing some of the many ways He has shown His kindness to us at our June Celebration. We want to thank you for your prayers and encouragement over these last few months, as the vision of bringing the Good news of Jesus to the people of Africa continues to be worked out in many ways - we continue in this work walking by faith.

Walking by faith is rarely easy, yet the writer of Hebrews not only inspires us to trust God but provides us with examples of people who did. We have Abel, who showed us that walking by faith means giving your very best to God. What about Enoch? He lived a life in which his walk with God was the most important thing. Then there was Noah, who wasn’t afraid to look foolish by building an ark in dry weather to save his family, yet still kept on warning people about the judgement to come - even when they didn’t want to listen. They kept on

walking - by faith.

Abraham was the man God called to go to a place he didn’t know and leave all that was familiar behind - to go in faith! But what does that mean? It means he heard God’s command, held onto God’s promise and took a step of obedience. That’s what many of our people have done in these last months…..the Nashes have left England to work in Chad, the Ibias are moving states in Nigeria for their work in FCS and our teams have gone to Kenya - all obeying God’s call to serve - by faith.

Once Abraham left his home he had a difficult journey ahead but he knew that ‘El Shaddai’, our ‘God who is sufficient’, could be trusted to meet all his needs. We pray this for our partnering churches and ministries in Africa where the soaring cost of fuel means that many have a ‘cost of eating crisis’ and money is just not available for food, water and travel to places of study for students who desire to learn more of God in our Bible colleges. We remember the political instability of Burkina Faso and the refugees fleeing into Chad from Sudan. In faith, we ask that God would meet the needs of our African brothers and sisters and peace would come to these countries.

Abraham, as many of the ‘ancients’ that are mentioned in Hebrews, had periods of waiting in faith yet looking forward to what was to come. Sometimes waiting can be frustrating when ministries don’t go according to plan, visas are delayed or we’re waiting on an answer to prayer or direction from God. But God’s delays are never without purpose! So in our waiting, pray for us as a council as we seek God’s will for the work ahead and the person of His choice to lead as CEO of the mission. We believe that God still has a work for us to do - so we walk forward with our eyes fixed on Him in faith.

All those great role models listed were still living by faith when they died. (Heb 11v13) - they finished well! What a challenge that is to us, whether we started our walk with the Lord early or late in life - how do we finish? Our tribute to our former Mission Africa missionary Jane Jones tells of a life lived in faith as she served her Lord.

Do we have the faith to believe that God has a future planned out for us? Are our eyes looking forward to that heavenly city with foundations whose architect and builder is God? Let’s remind ourselves of God’s command to make disciples of all nations, His promise to never leave us or forsake us and walk forward in obedience to Him - as individuals and as a mission - serving Him in faith!

Jane Jones

In memory of 1946 - 2023

It is with deep sadness that Mission Africa has learnt of the passing of one of our former missionaries, Mrs Jane Jones, wife of Dr Roy Jones. Roy and Jane were married in 1976 and soon afterwards began to explore the possibility of serving God in Africa.

Following her training at Birmingham Bible Institute, Jane and Roy were accepted by Mission Africa (then known as the Qua Iboe Mission) for service in Nigeria. In 1984, they joined the staff at Ochadamu Hospital (now Holley Memorial Hospital) where they spent the next 5 years. Roy established the Eye Clinic and Jane became involved in the dispensary at the Kanyehu Clinic in Bassa. Jane’s friendly and cheerful disposition won her many friends during these years of service in Nigeria.

of God, this time in Chad. In 2003, after spending 3 months in Paris, learning French, they settled in Chad, a country of great need and great challenge. For the next 8 years, Jane supported Roy in his medical work, often flying with him to remote areas in the Sahel, to hold clinics. She also taught English and worked with vulnerable women in the capital city, N’Djamena, where they lived. These were testing years but Jane’s gentle demeanour belied a strength of character and determination that enabled her to cope with the challenges. Her deep faith and trust in God was the strong foundation of everything she did and every decision she made.

When ill health forced Roy and Jane to return to the UK, they continued to support the work of the mission, attending conferences, encouraging those on the field and joining in prayer with others.

Having remained at home in England for some years, while their children completed their education, Roy and Jane once more responded to the call

We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to her husband Roy, their three children, Sarah, Simon and Elizabeth and to the wider family circle. Jane will be greatly missed but in our sorrow, we are thankful that we can rejoice in the hope we have - a hope that reminds us that death is not the end but only a momentary transition into the glories of Heaven where Jane now has the joy of seeing the Saviour she served face to face.

Meet Catherine Forde

Youth Engagement

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity”

1 Timothy 4:12

All throughout the Bible, we see God use young people for his good and to share his glory. This is seen in the story of David, the youngest of eight brothers. God saw in David’s young heart, qualities that brought him great joy. He was a young man with courage and a firm faith, as we see when he faces and defeats Goliath in Gods strength in 1 Samuel 17. Another young person of great faith in the bible is Mary. Mary displayed great faith and bravery when

she listened and submitted to the will of God, giving birth to Jesus Christ.

My name is Catherine Forde and I am taking on the new and exciting role of engaging young people in God’s mission. At Mission Africa we believe that as followers of Christ we are called to share the gospel truth of Jesus with everyone, and as an organisation we aim to specifically minister to those in the beautiful continent of Africa. As we read in 1 Timothy 4:12, young people are of great importance in the eyes of God and can be examples to all believers in their speech, in sharing the word, and by living lives of love and integrity. God can use any one of his servants, no matter their age, to share the truth of the gospel.

This new role will entail getting alongside young people, in schools, churches and youth groups to explain what mission is, why we do it and where we do it! We hope this role will not only further the work of Mission Africa, but help grow young people in their faith, and encourage them to step out of their comfort zones to live lives of mission every day. Prayer for this new role would be hugely appreciated, prayers for wisdom in undertaking this job, and prayers for steadfast faith. If you are a youth/church leader and would like to find out more, please get in touch!

First 6 months | Nigeria

and their families. It is a Bible College. These things existed before my coming and will exist after my going. The apostle Paul often spent just a short while in a place but what an impact he made! We should be similarly confident that if we have been ‘called to serve’ then our service will make a similarly significant impact. This is not because we are ‘skilled’ but because God is able. Where things are difficult God can make a glorious way forward.

Whenever one sets out to serve God, it is within the framework of other people. There are those you are going to serve directly and indirectly and those you are going to serve alongside. God always places people in teams. It is the same when going overseas. The people who are already there are crucial to the success of your assignment from God. He has placed these people there already prepared for you. They will be your eyes and ears, and hands and feet until you are established.

When God calls us to faith He calls us into Christian community. Being a Christian is never a ‘lone-ranger’ affair; God calls us into church. So it is with mission. The place that I have been sent to is a Christian community. It is a large community consisting of students, staff

So I am grateful to be here in Nigeria working for the Lord. But this would not be possible without the teamwork here. I can focus on lecturing and preaching and ‘pastoring’ because others prepare food, wash clothes, repair things, administrate the college, drive the car and many other tasks that I do not need to do. We all do things for each other. I urge those that go with skills to Africa to

acknowledge how much you will need the help of others while you are there.

team and so must we and this will be to God’s glory. Hallelujah! as they regularly declare here in Nigeria.

There are challenges here; things that I struggle with. People rarely turn up on time – is God ever late? Jobs are not done properly – does God do things shoddily? But in an environment where money is short and few people have sufficient structure in their lives this is inevitable. Within Nigeria, scams, theft and deception are commonplace – sadly even within the church. Many will want to be your friend for your money but there are fine, fine people too. It is hard to live an upright life in a place where often the way to get on is to do wrong; the righteous can get left behind. Yet these are the people we have been sent to serve and I, and each of us, have our own shortcomings also and they will be obvious to us and to those we are serving. Paul always worked in a

But it is appropriate to finish on a most positive note. It is a joy to work with students and help them to finish well succeeding in their exams and going on to pastor churches with renewed vigour. It is wonderful to see the Gospel being faithfully proclaimed out in the rural communities where everyone works the land as subsistence farmers. It is a privilege to work with Nigerian men and women who are dedicated to serving God whatever the cost. These people have heard ‘the call to serve’ and will one day receive God’s approval of ‘well done, good and faithful servant!’ May we hear this spoken over us one day also! May God enable you in your service for Him.

Summer Exhibiting

The summer months are some our busiest months in the life of Mission Africa. From the beginning of June, right through to the beginning of September, we are exhibiting at many events across the United Kingdom as well as holding our own annual June Celebration and Orientation Weekend for our summer teams.

Some of the events listed below have already happened, and you can read a little snippit about how they went from those involved. If you are attending any events in the summer, please do come and say hello to us at our stand. We’d love to chat to you and share more about the work of Mission Africa.

BIG CHURCH FESTIVAL

27th & 28th May 2023

KESWICK: AYRSHIRE

2nd - 4th June 2023

Mission Africa spent the last weekend of May exhibiting at Big Church Festival where 25,000 were in attendance. We had some fantastic conversations with many interested people.

JUNE CELEBRATION

10th June 2023

ORIENTATION WEEKEND

9th & 10th June 2023

Mission Africa had the opportunity to exhibit at Keswick in Scotland at the beginning of June. Robbie Toop, our Scottish rep was in attendance and gives thanks for many fruitful conversations. The June Celebration took place on 10th June. 150 people attended and it was a night of real blessing as we heard from missionaries on the field, as well as commissioned our short-termers.

Mission Africa’s Orientation Weekend took place the same weekend as our June Celebration. Our short termers received training before they travel as well as time together as a team to plan for their time in Kenya.

SUMMER MADNESS

30th June - 4th July 2023

Mission Africa had a great weekend in the Exhibitors Tent at Summer Madness. Lots of young people were able to spend time thinking and praying for each of our missionaries who are serving in Africa.

KESWICK: ENGLAND

16th - 22nd July 2023

Mission Africa exhibited during Week 1 of the Keswick Convention which had the theme ‘Human.’ Robbie was extremely blessed by the conversations he had and the number of people who showed an interest.

NEW HORIZON

5th - 11th August 2023

BANGOR WORLDWIDE

18th - 27th August 2023

New Horizon at Coleraine University is always one of Mission Africa’s favourite events to exhibit at due to the conversations and interest in mission. We will be there this year again, so come visit our stand!

EQUIP 2023

28th August1st September 2023

Mission Africa will be situated in the Global Village at Bangor Worldwide. We will be there before and after each of the evening sessions. Come and chat to us about our opportunities to serve! Equip is a Christian Unions Ireland event for univeristy students and Mission Africa will be present during the week to build relationships with students and engaging in their Mission Day.

Walk By Faith | June 2023

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.’

Proverbs 3:5-6

On the 10th June, over 100 friends and family of Mission Africa met to celebrate the year that has just passed, and to pray for all that lies ahead. The evening began with fellowship and conversation over a delicious meal prepared by the chair of Mission Africa’s Council; Caroline and her mum; Laura. It was great to reunite with old friends and get to know some new faces.

Once everyone had been well fed, our service of celebration began. After a warm welcome from Council Member; Trevor McIlroy, it was a blessing to have members of Bethany Baptist Church lead us in a time of worship. The evening proceeded, with an update from various missionaries, including an update from Katie Morrison on renovations done to Holley Memorial Hospital in Nigeria and greetings from our first, and newest, missionary in Kenya; Kathryn Lindsay. We then had the opportunity to hear from Jeremy & Rachel Nash and commission them as they make the move to serve in Chad for 1 year.

It was a pleasure to have Pastor Peter Kamau, from Grace Point Church in Kenya with us! Pastor Peter opened the Bible, sharing from Proverbs 3:5-6, reminding each of us to place our trust in God in every circumstance we face, as we walk by faith.

Our Short-Term Officer, Naomi Spence then commissioned our Medical Electives, Kenya Sports Team, Kenya Discipleship Team, and a team from Lurgan College, all of which are heading to serve in Kenya over the next few months.

The evening finished with songs of praise, followed by conversations over tea, coffee.

We are so thankful to every person who helped to make it happen, whether it was cooking or taking photos, or anything in-between! It was a true blessing to meet together and to praise God for all He is doing through His faithful servants. Our prayer as we continue to serve in Africa, is that we would not lean on our own understanding but trust the Lord in all we do.

Teams | Summer 2023

This year we have two Summer Teams and several Medical Electives travelling to Kenya throughout July & August. Remember to keep each member in your prayers. See below for the details of all who are travelling:

Medical Electives

Throughout July and August, 9 students will be completing their medical elective placements at Kikuyu Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. Pray for them as they serve in the hospital, care for patients and show the love of Jesus in everything they do.

Osedebamen

Onolememen

14/07 - 14/08

University

University

Kenya Discipleship Team

Our first Kenya summer team left Dublin Airport on 7th July and have been getting involved in various different Bible Clubs, street evangelism and practical work in Grace Point Church, Comet School and Thogoto Home for the Aged.

Kenya Sports Team

The two members of our Kenya sports team, left Dublin Airport on 22nd July. They will be spending 3 weeks partnering with Ambassadors Football Kenya by running coaching camps as well as sharing their stories and testimonies.

Thinking about summer 2024 already?

We’ve got you covered!

Our new dates are out for our 2024 Summer Teams!

Nigeria Team

20TH JULY - 17TH AUGUST

This team will spend their time working with the children who are part of Mission Africa’s Child Sponsorship Programme based in Ogugu. This will involve Bible Clubs, games, craft, sports and discipleship as well as doing some maintence and practical work within the centre.

Kenya Team

5TH - 26TH JULY

This team will allow you to engage in a variety of ministries, reaching out to people of different ages, backgrounds and faiths. You will spend time participating in holiday Bible type activities, visiting schools and working within the local church community.

Kenya Sports Team

19TH JULY - 9TH AUGUST

This team works to evangelise through sports ministries . You will spend time in various locations facilitating sports camps alongside Ambassadors Football, Kenya. Beyond coaching and participating in sport, you will share talks and testimonies to those who attend the camps.

FCS | Nigeria

One of my passions in life has always been the spiritual discipleship of young people and students. Working with Fellowship of Christian Students in Nigeria gives Godfrey and I the opportunity to serve God in witnessing to and discipling Nigerian young people and students on a regular basis.

Through FCS, we are involved in; school visits, organisation of events, conferences and joint fellowships for secondary school students, post-secondary school students and associates (volunteers). This has given us many opportunities to both witness to the younger generation and in turn open the Bible with them, showing

them Christian discipleship, running training and skills building workshops so that we can offer them the best foundation on Christ.

Each year FCS has a theme for the year and this year it was ‘Wake up the Mighty’ taken from Joel 3:9. This had been a great theme in showing both the young people and our associates that work with us how to reach other young people.

This terms sub theme has been particularly encouraging and challenging both to me and to the students; ‘Arise and Shine’ taken from Isaiah 60. Currently in Nigeria, this has been not only been a challenge for the youth but also a constant reminder to us all, that God is with us and and will never leave us even in these challenging days.

In June last year, FCS, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja where Godfrey and I have been serving for several years, held a special event in our boarding schools, where we discussed the issues of sexuality. We did a huge re-organising of our associates and set up teams to go into the Sunday Fellowships within schools. We separated them into smaller groups - we find small groups are the best way to get the young people talking and opening up about the issues that they have going on in their lives.

In more personal news, sadly, our time here in Abuja has come to an end. Godfrey has been transferred to work in Enugu State, and by August we will be on the move. The FCS work in Enugu is relatively new, so we will be starting from scratch essentially. This is work that was similar to what we did when we were first married and lived in Ogoja. We will be looking for schools where we can go into and set up fellowship groups where there are none and offer the young people discipleship - equipping and encouraging them in their walk with God. One of the hardest things is whilst in the north, FCS is well known and even recognised by the governments in many states, in the south, it is not as recognised. Part of our job will be to make people aware of what FCS is and how it can work and benefit the school.

The response that we received from these small groups enabled us to offer counselling. What was amazing to see, was how God impacted these young men and women. Hundreds took decisions to walk away from bad relationships and to pledge to live a new life in Jesus. We give thanks that many of these young people have started in our discipleship classes.

We do covet your prayers for this transition especially for our children as they settle into a new life and a new school. We ask that God will give us wisdom in this challenging work.

Thank you again for the continued prayers and support.

Victor’s Story | Nigeria

At times when I am asked to share my story, it’s exciting to see how as life progresses, it continues to be a source of encouragement to people. I have come through unimaginable hurdles in life and whenever I reflect on my life, I wonder how I survived! But it is only through the grace of God, that He has brought me to where I am today and I am extremely thankful.

I come from a non-Christian family; some family members were idol worshippers while others belong to the Islamic faith. I grew up knowing my late father to have Parkinson’s disease. He lost his job and he had to put up the house he built as collateral to pay for his medical care at

different hospitals.

I was then taken to my late Uncle who was a Muslim and a cardiologist; he lived in one of the cities in Nigeria. I grew up there until the age of 10, and life was coming together for the better for me.

Then, sadly and suddenly, my uncle was killed by armed robbers. I was really devastated and struggled with this. I even made several attempts to take my own life.

I became a street boy for many years, begging for daily bread, homeless and exposed to dangers. I came to know Jesus Christ through a Mission Africa

outreach in a rural community in Nigeria through a team from Second Donegore Presbyterian Church in Northern Ireland. From this team, I gave my life to Jesus Christ and decided to follow Him. It was very difficult for me in these early stages of my new found faith as I was not accepted into my family because of it.

Since then, I have been involved in several volunteering services with Mission Africa teams and volunteers since 2007. During this period, I got to know several people from the UK and worked alongside teams to carry out activities in communities for children, teenagers and adults. I also was involved in several maintenance and building works. All these activities have been a real learning curve for me in my teenage years.

With the help of Rev. Richard and Laura Morrison organising supporters through Mission Africa, I began to study medicine in 2016 in a Nigerian University. I have just passed my recent examinations and have just started my final year in medical school. Over these years, I have been given opportunities to serve in leadership positions and been involved in many medical outreaches to the community. I am currently the President of the Medical Students in my University.

and the university.

I would like to say a massive THANK YOU to my supporters without whose support this journey so far would not have been possible.

If you`re interested in receiving my newsletter, please send a message to ricmo25@gmail.com. Rev. Richard Morrison will be happy to put you on the list.

I have a huge interest for the unprivileged in our communities and to improve the health system with a mantra of `Making A difference’.

I humbly request for your continued prayers as I navigate through my final year of studies, make plans for my residency program and explore where God would like me to serve in the future.

‘For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’

All of these give me opportunities to share the Gospel both in the community

Missionary News...

Nash’s

Kathryn Lindsay

Kathryn Lindsay has welcomed her first short - term visitors to Kenya, with more to come throughout July & August. She is beginning to settle in well and is enjoying building relationships with the local Kenyans. More on Kathryn’s time in Kenya will be in the Autumn Dispatch.

Jeremy & Rachel Nash travelled to N’Djamena, Chad at the end of June 2023. They will be serving there for a year and will be working alongside TEAM in their guesthouse. More about how the Nash’s are settling into life in Chad will be in the Autumn Dispatch.

Ekanem’s

This summer has seen Gail & Godwin’s Home Assignment come to an end. Godwin returned to Nigeria at the beginning of July and Gail and Angel will return on 17th August. Remember the Ekanem family in your prayers as they begin to settle back into life in Uyo and also for Angel as she resumes school in Nigeria.

Ana van Brakel

In January 2024, Ana will be starting a very exciting new role within the EPE (Eglise Protestante Evangélique). She will be based in the Institute Pastoral Hebron Bible College (IPE) in the Ivory Coast and will be responsible for the pastoral care of women along with the theological training of students. Pray for Ana over the coming months as she begins to make preparations for serving in Africa again.

Celebrating 30 years!

Pamela Gaiya

In September 2023, Pamela will have served with Mission Africa for 30 years - wow, what a milestone to celebrate! This, along with celebrating 20 years in Nigeria in January 2023 are two anniversaries that the Gaiya’s along with Mission Africa are celebrating!

Textbooks (ACTS) at their headquarters in Jos, Plateau State.

As a way of celebrating both her milestones, Pamela would like to fundraise for donations to be able to provide some core/essential titles for the newly dedicated Adrian Adger Memorial Library at William Wheatley Theological College in Abia State, Nigeria. Providing good theological books for the church in Africa has been a big part of Pamela’s ministry in Nigeria.

In 1993, Pamela joined Mission Africa (then known as Qua Iboe Fellowship) and was appointed as PA to the General Secretary in the Belfast office. She spent 10 blessed years in the Belfast headquarters which involved her being part of the Mission’s first short-term programme (STeP) to Nigeria in 1995. A solo visit to Nigeria was made in 2000 during which she visited all the Mission stations and knew the Lord’s protection and care over the many miles she travelled. She returned to Nigeria in 2003 with a long-term commitment in sight and began working in an administrative role with African Christian

The aim is to help build up this new library so that it will be a blessing to the student body at the College who, when having completed their studies, will go and serve and strengthen the church. If you would like to donate financially in assisting with this project, donations can be sent to the Mission Africa office, or on our website (marking it for ‘Pamela’s 30 year Fundraiser.’)

Lurgan College | October 2023

A team from Lurgan College, a grammar school in Lurgan, County Armagh will be travelling to Kenya in October 2023. The team will consist of 20 students aged between 17 and 18 along with 4 members of teaching staff. The Head of the RE Department, Mr Derek Irvine, alongside Peter Irvine, Mission Africa’s Finance Officer will be leading the team.

During their week in Kenya, the team will be involved in a variety of schools ministry at Comet School along with visiting Thogoto Home for the Aged; ‘The Old Folks Home.’

Their final two days in Kenya will consist of a Safari before they head home.

How can you pray for the team?

Pray for their preparations over the coming months, that all their ideas, plans and packing will come together. Pray for safety as they fly to Nairobi and also as they travel in country. Finally, pray for all the children, young people and adults that they come into contact with. Pray that they will be able to share the love of Jesus through practical ways and that hearts will be challenged and many will come to know Jesus.

In October 2023 a team from Ballydown Presbyterian Church will be travelling to Kenya to get involved with our ongoing work in Thogoto Home for the Aged‘The Old Folks Home’.

During their time in Kenya, the team will be focusing on a number of exciting building projects including full renovation of the existing kitchens and new staff housing. Please pray for the team, for exciting opportunities to share the Gospel and for daily strength to complete their work.

Finaghy Baptist | December 2023

In December 2023, a team from Finaghy Baptist Church in Belfast will go to Chad to run the childrens programme at TEAM Chad’s annual conference. This is an incredible opportunity to invest in the lives of these wonderful missionary kids who often have few adults who will invest in them spiritually, aside from their parents. It will also allow the parents to engage fully in the meetings at the conference with peace of mind. Allistair Campbell will accompany the team to deliver the biblical teachings throughout the week and be a pastoral presence at the conference. The Morrisons are so grateful for this encouragement and can’t wait to see friendly faces from home on

Chadian soil.

Please pray for a great connection with the kids and that they can really speak into their unique circumstances as ‘Third Culture Kids.’

Pray for safety and health for the team as they travel.

Pray that God would guide Allistair to be able to feed the field well and speak into situations pastorally.

Pray for the Morrisons as they organise and run this years conference.

TO SERVE IN OGUGU, NIGERIA

Are you passionate about serving overseas?

Are you passionate about sharing Jesus with children and young people? We are looking for someone to work with Mission Africa’s Child Sponsorship Programme as the youth and children’s worker in rural Ogugu.

Could this be you?

To find out more information, email info@missionafrica.org.uk or call 02890402850

50p per day

YOU COULD CHANGE A CHILD’S LIFE

FOR £15 PER MONTH, YOUR SPONSORSHIP COVERS:

Education Direct Assistance Discipleship Visitations

A child’s school fees, allowing him/her the opportunity to receive both a primary and secondary school education

A child will receive medical care if and when needed. Quarterly bags of food with rice and beans are also provided for children and their families.

Children attend either Junior or Senior Saturday Bible Clubs each week. This is where they come together to sing, learn Scripture and hear of a Father who loves them unconditionally

Regular welfare home and school visitations take place for each child and these visits also allow the staff to witness to the families and friends of sponsored children.

As a sponsor, you will also get the opportunity to write to and build a relationship with your sponsor child. You will receive a sponsorship pack with lots of information about your child and also the wider child sponsorship programme.

If you’d like to join us in sponsoring vulnerable children and orphans in Nigeria, please sign up or get in touch:

www.missionafrica.org.uk/ child sponsorship

childsponsorship@missionafrica.org.uk

WE ARE HIRING!

ENGLAND MOBILISER

Do you have a passion for the work of Mission Africa? Why not consider working for us as our representative at Mission Events, Churches, and Youth Groups in England to share what God is doing through Mission Africa

We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic individual for 21 hours (3 days per week) to be proactive in seeking out new ways of promoting the work of Mission Africa in England and to encourage people to get involved in our work.

For more details, contact: info@missionafrica.org.uk | 02890402850 | www.missionafrica.org.uk

Central Prayer Meetings

Mission Africa’s Zoom Central Prayer meetings took a break over the summer, but will be recommencing in September. They alternate between the 3rd Wednesday (7PM) and Thursday (8PM) evenings of each month.

The evening is short, lasting around one hour, where supporters, missionaries, staff and council come together to hear updates, share news and pray together. If you would be interested in joining over the coming months, please use the details below (note, the zoom log-in details will be the same for each month)

Meeting ID: 883 6792 1982

Passcode: 848070

September: Thursday 21st September 2023 | 8PM

October: Wednesday 18th October 2023 | 7PM

November: Thursday 16th November 2023 | 8PM

Mission Africa Prayer Groups

Mission Africa have several Prayer Groups across the United Kingdom who meet both in person and online. If you would be interested in joining a smaller prayer group, please get in touch with Lauren Mornin at lauren.mornin@missionafrica.org.uk. These groups are in addition to the Central Prayer Meeting and will be supporter-led and are open to all supporters.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

NOVEMBER 2023

More details will follow on our Social Medial, our Prayer Monthly Newsletters and and on missionafrica.org.uk

18 • RUNNING REVEREND FUNDRAISER

In memory of Revd Dr Paul Bailie, we will be holding a ‘Couch to 5K Fundraiser’ on 18th November. More details to follow soon, but we invite runners and walkers alike to participate in finishing what Paul never got the opportunity to finish.

25 • PRAYER DAY

We will be holding our Annual Prayer Day on Saturday 25th November from 10AM - 1PM at Belfast Bible College. A light lunch will also be provided. More details to follow.

A lasting legacy

Planning your legacy today will help ensure that lives continue to be transformed tomorrow. By leaving a gift to Mission Africa, you will ensure that your money will be making a lasting impact on the lives of many African men, women and children who are spiritually and physically impoverished.

To find out more, contact us on 02890 402850 or info@missionafrica.org.uk

Mission Africa Council 2023

Caroline Bustard - Chair

Robert Kennedy - Vice Chair

Trevor McIlroy

Naomi Barfoot

William Henry

Eleanor Ingram

Gloria Kearney

Paul McAuley

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Standing Order Form

For regular donations please fill in the details below and return the completed form to Mission Africa. This form should not be sent directly to your bank. Valid for UK banks only.

Your Details:

Name:........................................................................................................................................................

Address:............................................................................................... Postcode:..................................

Supporting:

General fund

Other........................................................................................................

Your Bank Details:

Name of bank/building society:...........................................................................................................

Address:................................................................................................ Postcode:................................

Sort code:.................................................. Account no:........................................................................

Please pay to Ulster Bank, 11-16 Donegall Sq. East, Belfast, BT1 5HD for the account of Mission Africa (The Qua Iboe Fellowship), Sort code: 98-00-60, Account no: 58486010

£10 £ 25 £ 50 other amount £..............................

on the ................ (day) of .................................................. (month) .................... (year) and similarly each month until further notice.

Signature:.................................................................................. Date:...................................................

Gift Aid

Every pound you Gift Aid to Mission Africa means we receive an extra 25 pence from HM Revenue & Customs. By signing this you agree that you are a UK taxpayer and understand that if you pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all your donations in that tax year it is your responsibility to pay any difference.

Yes, I want to Gift Aid this donation & any future donations to Mission Africa

Name:..........................................................................................................................

Address:................................................................................... Postcode:..............................................

Signature:................................................................................ Date:......................................................