The New Year has brought great changes for Be Still Empowerment Program. And better things are coming into view.
Karen Barkman of Provision of Hope returned from Liberia with pictures and a better understanding of the young mens’ needs. There have been some serious illnesses among the boys; lots of malaria and even a case of tetanus. Some of the seriousness can be avoided if they have better nutrition.
Since all of the boys have put forth the effort to find on-the-job training or schools to attend, I asked for assistance from WordSower ministries. They have agreed to increase the amount that the program receives for food. Pastor Jimmie purchases rice, dried fish and oil for the boys. He is assisted by four of the young men. They divide all of the food and distribute it among the 20 young men now in the program.
We hope to continue to supply their needs. The Salvation Army has established a good trade school in Monrovia that is accredited. The boys can attend if they have a high school diploma. We are hoping that the school will allow the boys to attend beginning in September on a probationary basis because of their previous training. The boys who are currently attending high school will continue on in their studies. If the Salvation Army school does not allow the boys to enroll because they lack their high school diplomas, those boys will also enroll in a high school program.
Liberia needs men to lead their nation who place God and family first. Our goal is to produce men who are leaders in the community. If they are licensed in their trades, they will have the ability to truly support families. Moreover, they will be respected members of their society. As they grow in their businesses, they will grow in influence, not only building structures, but rebuilding their nation.
Future needs include new housing after July ‘09. If we can house the young men in a couple of large homes near to each other the food costs would be less. Evening life skills and business classes could be taught and their personal Bible studies and prayer meetings could be offered to a larger number of people in the community.
Please consider contributing to the needs of the Be Still Empowerment Program.
To sponsor a young man just send whatever amount God lays on your heart in a check, tagged Be Still, to:
Wordsower International
PO Box 3215
Nampa, Idaho
83653
Blessings,
Kaitlyn MacMillan
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