Life really slows down here as December advances. Limited commercialism, a number of business closures, and from 15 December through the first week of January, nearly everyone goes on holiday(vacation) of some sorts. Luckily, we should be starting work on the farm at that time with renovations for the Intern housing.
We look back at the year gone by and are so grateful to YOU for your prayers and support. Here is a glimpse of what you have assisted us with this year, and what we are believing for next! :
We are not fond of "quantifying" the Lord's work and find ourselves running the extreme opposite direction at times.
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With that said, we do want to give you an accurate report of the year gone by and where we need your help in the year ahead! Praise GOD!
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In 2014 The Lord allowed us to be part of the following with your support and partnership along with local churches and missions agencies here on the ground:
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Helped plant a new church
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Secured a ministry farm / ministry base
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Feeding and biblical care efforts for over 1200 children at 15 locations
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Young Adults School of Ministry in Bhekiswayo
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1 new Preschool constructed - ready for January
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Hosted staff and missionary conferences
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Planned construction for private elementary school
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Completed construction on Pastors training center
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Expanded to 21 missionary partners, and close to 100 volunteers
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Took on funding and support for a project in a highly impoverished area in Swaziland
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Prepped for European interns who will join us in spring 2015
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Outreach into local elementary and high schools
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Sourced local vitamin fortified foods cheaper than importing from USA
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Hosted several teams from USA
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Multiple playground sets installed
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Began coaching of pastors in Zimbabwe, Swaziland and South Africa
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Christmas party and gift for over 540 children in eManzana
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In 2015 we envision
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Completion of 2 classrooms for private elementary school (opening in 2016)
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Renovation of Ministry base for expanding cash crops beyond existing macadamias and implementing skills training
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10 + teams coming to serve
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Intership program growth and expansion
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More missionaries / partners (skills, farming, education, discipleship)
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Full use of teachers and trainers to utilize the Pastors Center in Elukwatini
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Construct team housing and gathering hall at the farm
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New School of ministry and discipleship for young adults in Emanzana
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Short return visit to USA
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Implementation of robust/duplicatable Kids Group activities (Awana style)
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Growing deeper in faith and walking with those we serve in that same capacity
Several Kids camps (2-3 days intensive connection with God)
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2 more kitchens for new project and feeding locations
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We love you, miss you and are thrilled to possibly see you in February!
Mitch & Char
P.S. – Supporting our ministry is easy and gifts are tax deductible. The fastest way is to make an online donation via www.WorldOutreach.org/donations and select our name from the list. The system can process USA & International cards. You can also set up automatic monthly gifts if you select the "Monthly" option. Or simply mail your gift to World Outreach Ministries, PO Box B, Marietta, GA 30061 and designate it for Mitch & Charlotte Hildebrant
Don’t forget to keep tabs on what the Lord is doing in Southern Africa at www.mitchionary.blogspot.com and www.facebook.com/mitchchar
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