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Date posted: Thursday 01 September 2016
This week we received news from Iringa that a windstorm came through the northern part of the Diocese and took the roof off of two of the houses used for teachers at Mtera Secondary School. While the buildings have been rendered uninhabitable for the time being, we are grateful to report that nobody was injured and plans are already underway to repair the damage that has been done. As part of that crisis response, the Executive Leadership of the Iringa Committee and I have made an immediate commitment to offer financial assistance on behalf of the entire BKB-SPAS community.
Here's how and why that decision was made:
Thank you, in advance, for your prayers for the Mtera Secondary School community as they rebuild the damaged houses. Thanks also to all who have contributed to the Common Basket and allowed us to faithfully join our companions in responding to this crisis in a timely manner.
With gratitude,
-peter
The Rev. Peter Harrits, Director of Bega Kwa Bega & Assistant to the Bishop
*For an introduction to different types of aid and suggested strategies for using the right strategy while ministering to those in need, check out When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert.
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