Upper Level Construction

Much has happened in Bukasa in the past few weeks.  As I reported in early November, we received our grant request of $8500 to help Pastor George finish the upper level classroom, office, and latrine.  Shortly after the grant came through, a property owner in the village offered his land to Pastor George for a discounted price and even proposed delayed payments.  If accepted, it meant the upper level construction would be delayed.  It also meant the purchase of neighboring buildings to expand the school would be postponed (Sept 29 blog).  

However, on such short notice, we could not accumulate funds for the down payment on the property, nor could we commit to the balloon payments required in 6 months, and again in 12 months.  Wisely, PG turned down the opportunity, and trusting God’s leading, poured his full attention into completing the upper level project.  At this point the purchase of the existing 4 buildings is also on hold until after the upper level construction.

The photos posted here represent only a few days of work.  The project should be finished (roof, plastered walls, doors, windows) for the opening of the new school year, Feb. 2nd. 

We are thankful for the Lord’s continued provision and we thank you for your continued giving and loyal support. Your generosity is impacting an entire community.  May God’s favor and blessings pour upon you in 2015.

If you would like to partner with us in support of Ever Increasing Children's Center please send your check to:

Project Love International

5855 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Ste 400

Woodland Hills, CA 91367-4621

Note "Bukasa" on the memo line

You can also donate using a secure credit card transaction by clicking the "donate" button below.

End-of-Year Update-

         As 2014 ends we want to thank you for your love and support of the students of Ever Increasing Children’s Center.  Your faithful giving provides opportunities these children would never have without your partnership.  Besides academics and a daily meal, students are taught truth and wisdom from God’s word- the best of all ways to prepare them for the "life challenges" that lie ahead.  

The school year has officially ended.  Pastor George sent us photos of the Top Class “graduation” celebration.  This officially identifies them as P-1 (1st gr.) students, moving from the nursery section into the primary section starting February, 2015.  School officials are continuing to ask God for the funds to purchase more buildings in hopes of expanding and offering the full compliment of grades P-1 through P-7 in the near future.  

       With your continued prayers and support we look forward to another successful year in the history of Bukasa School.

Bob, Deanne, and Blythe

If you would like to partner with us in support of Ever Increasing Children's Center please send your check to:

Project Love International

5855 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Ste 400

Woodland Hills, CA 91367-4621

Note "Bukasa" on the memo line

You can also donate using a secure credit card transaction by clicking the "donate" button below.

Celebrate and Challenge!

BACKGROUND:
In late September I mentioned that Pastor George has an opportunity to expand his school by purchasing adjacent buildings from a local landowner.  The owner is willing to sell his 4 properties for $20,000.  If the plots are purchased separately, each would cost $8000.  The savings of purchasing them all together is huge.
PAST ACTION:
In August iheartBukasa submitted a grant proposal to Kingdom Investment Foundation of Tucson, Az, for $8500.  If these funds are granted Pastor George could either finish his current project, the upper level classroom/office/latrine, or apply the amount to the purchase of the property.
CELEBRATE GOOD NEWS:
Celebrate with us!  Just today I heard from KIF that they have awarded us the full $8500!  The funds will be transferred to our Project Love International account sometime in late December, and we will then send them on to Pastor George.
THE REST OF THE STORY:
The grant committee chairman called to fill me in on the details of the award process.  She told me that at the end of their meeting iheartBukasa was awarded $7000.  One of the women on the selection team was so touched by Pastor George's mission, the purpose of the school, and need described in the grant proposal that she offered to make up the difference between what was awarded and what was needed.  With her generosity the final result was that we received every dollar of the $8500 that we requested!  We are grateful to KIF, for their love for God, their hearts for missions, and their partnership with Pastor George.  And we are grateful for the Lord's bounty and favor on Ever Increasing Children's Center.
CHALLENGE:
Now with our grant and recent garage sale earnings we have raised $9800 toward the purchase price of all 4 properties. Would you consider giving a gift to help us raise $10,200 to reach our $20,000 goal?  Any amount is appreciated and every dollar is significant.  All donations are tax deductible and you will receive end-of-year statements in time for tax season.  You will be partnering with God's work in a remote little village thousands of miles away.  You will be helping to provide more classrooms, more students will receive Biblical instruction, and you will be changing the lives of children and families.  Thank you for your prayerful consideration of this challenge.  Thanks in advance for your support.  God's blessings to you all.

If you would like to help us meet our $20,000 goal please send your check to:
Project Love International
5855 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Ste 400
Woodland Hills, CA 91367-4621
Note "property challenge" on the memo line

You can also donate using a secure credit card transaction by clicking the "donate" button below.

2 two-story buildings

2 single story buildings