On April 12 I met a teacher from Nigeria whose name is Josephine Kingsley Madsen. She described the school situation in Gembu. I am a retired school teacher living in Canada. Jesus so burdened me with the poverty of this school which is located near Gehaan which is a Hospital Mission for HIV. Josephine showed me pictures of 264 children aged 3-6 huddled in a concrete room with only a blackboard an
d a teacher. There were many children crying. We discussed the need for school supplies and texts for the school. I collected money for shipping and school supplies for 5 weeks. The results have been life changing for the whole school not just the pre-schoolers but the older classes of this middle school. Many had never seen a crayon or played with a game. During this summer the students will receive boxes of supplies every 2 weeks. In August the missionaries from Gechaan Hospital Tina and Dan Gibbs will return with 2 large bags more! These supplies are distributed by the school supervisor and Pastor Josephine Kingsley Madsen and her husband Kingsley Madsen who then send us pictures of the children receiving their supplies. The happiness is beautiful to see. The next mission is in September and will focus on text books, funds for shipping, used white polo shirts sz.4-12 and navy dress shorts sz4-12. Also flip flops all sizes and back to school bargains. We look forward to having new team members as we endeavor to empower these children to become leaders in their villages and enjoy the same benefits that those in sponsored schools enjoy. Please listen to them as they thank their supportas. God Bless all who will open their hearts to their pleas.