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Newsletter: Spring 2015

Kajulu Farm

Kajulu Farm

Kajulu Farm Pic1 smallREAP has employed a new enthusiastic caretaker. As February was very dry, he was able to make good use of the water abundantly available to irrigate different sections of the garden, while Vetiver grass kept the soil covered with mulch. The many trees planted are now developing and self-seeded leguminous trees add fertility as well as a pleasant environment for visitors. They are experimenting with a new species of Artemisia for hotter areas, also trying some other interesting crops.




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Building of the conference centre on the farm is progressing well. Six youths were trained in making the interlocking compressed blocks for the walls. This is a project with the Ministry of Housing, who trained the youth and each received a certificate.

 

Training

February ECHO Symposium Roger attended the Arusha ECHO Symposium and presented a plenary session on ‘A Biblical Basis to Motivate Rural Change’. The presentation showed how the Biblical references are very much used in the REAP program. Many participants expressed appreciation and good contacts were made. Roger sees a challenge of transferring interest into actual relationships and follow-up. March Natural Medicine Seminar Participants came from many countries to a week’s ANAMED Training Seminar on Natural Medicine. Practical participation was excellent and well taken. Closing session comments reinforced the importance that REAP puts on a Biblical background for its teaching. All went home with books, planting materials, seeds and samples from the practical. May Creation Care Conference Preparations for the Creation Care Conference in May have been encouraging. CCC is experienced in running these seminars and will cover the administrative side. It has been very good developing strong links with other Christian organizations with a similar philosophy. Beyond the conference they are looking to set up Creation Care or Christian Environment networks in various neighbouring regions, as well as taking the environmental message to city churches.

Family

Roger expects to return to UK mid- August, to strengthen REAP support and help Becca settle into Uni. Jos continues her support for the new school in Mundri, and Tich and Jenny with their twins Robert and Jessica are happy in Reading. PRAYER POINTS

  • Pray for the success of the Creation Care Conference and follow up
  • Thanks for the involvement of Jenny and Tich who volunteered to assist REAP
  • Prayer for Roger and Jos’ promotional activities during their visit to the UK this summer
  • Praise for the positive responses from recent seminars and the steady spread of REAP teaching
  • Thank the Lord for His faithful provision over many years but funding is urgently needed to enable the work of REAP to continue