I just received a picture of the new seminary with the roof on. Exciting! The building will houe the classroom and an office for instructors. It is the first building established by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Sudan (ELCS) for the sole purpose of educating seminarians. It is located in Yambio, South Sudan. The building is needed as the sem was using the Yambio Lutheran church as the classroom. It was/is not secure and there is always the chance of thaft. This even includes having to remove the chalkboard so it does not walk off!
This past summer I had the honor and privilage of starting the construction of the building. After problems with the WES government (things were resolved!) we began building. Unfortunately I had to leave before completion of the building. The walls were about 1/4 up when I left. The contractor, Mr. Kezito, was kind enough to continue work even though payment was not made for the completed project. What a blessing he has been. I will get pictures up (soon?) so you can see the wonderful work he and his crew have done!
We still need to come up with about $15,000 to pay for the building. This is the total for everything. It includes: tiled floor, electrical, finished and painted walls (inside and out), ... every thing! If you would be interested in helping fund this project you may either contact me (on this blog or e-mail: grade5_6.oslds@midconetwork.com) or donations may be sent to:
Lutheran Heritage Foundation
51474 Romeo Plank Rd.
Macomb, MI 48042
PLEASE put: ELCS sem building fund on the memo line.
The LHF has information on the Lutheran Church in Sudan as well as other countries around the world. There are many needs in many places. I thank God that He has chosen to use me in Yambio!! Perhaps He has chosen to use you as well!!
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