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November 2013
Happy Thanksgiving!
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At Gator Lodge near the TX-LA border, new board members, Ron Morgan and Jennifer Cosgrove, joined the other members. Elizabeth Rothgeb owns the lodge and proved to be a most gracious hostess. The lodge is nestled in a beautiful and peaceful setting on the shores of Caddo Lakes
After reviewing and revising legal documents, the board discussed and planned for more involvement from congregational and synodical relationships. Future projects, including digging wells, supporting the medical clinic, putting Arch Books on tapes for the children, and conducting sanitation education workshops were planned.
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On Sunday morning the board worshipped at the Shepards’ church, Faith Lutheran, in Shreveport, LA. The members were warm and welcoming. The members stayed for a mission presentation after worship. The service included a Veteran’s Day recognition of members. The Faith families have a proud tradition of serving our country.
One of the highlights of each day was the delicious Cajun food Eddie Shepard, Lolitha’s husband, prepared. Fried catfish, hush puppies, barbecue brisket, red beans and rice, and fried chicken were enthusiastically enjoyed.
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The Kondesu medical clinic will be completed and the facility dedicated this year, God willing. 1 final stage is providing a solar system for electricity, especially for the refrigeration necessary for proper storage of vaccines and other medicines. The system has been ordered and is being shipped. Funds are needed to finish paying for the solar system. It will cost between $15,000 & $20,000. Ester Kowula soon graduates from the nurse training at Currens Hospital. Ester received a full Kuwaa Mission scholarship. She and 2 other classmates want to work at the Kondesu Clinic. It was also planned to complete 3 new wells in 2014, 1 dug for the clinic. Wells cost approximately $8K each.
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While we celebrate Thanksgiving and welcome the season of Advent, we are reminded of the blessings God provides. The board is especially thankful for the love, prayers, and support with which you continue to bless the Kuwaa Mission and the Kuwaa people.
As Christmas season approaches, gift giving becomes foremost in the minds of people. It may be difficult to think of something special for those who “have everything.” We offer a suggestion. You can send your loved ones a card noting that a gift has been given in their honor to the Kuwaa Mission. This is the gift of good health, clean water, and medical care for the Kuwaa people of Liberia. Please keep the mission and the Kuwaa people in your prayers. God is using the mission to help his beloved people, the Kuwaa. Information about this card & a download is at www.kuwaamission.org.
Our contact information for donations is given below. Please contact myself or Rev. Carol George, the Congregational Coordinator, if you want a spokesperson to visit your congregation. Her email address is: pastorcarol@kuwaamission.org Thank you for your continued prayers and financial support.
Yours in Him,
Jenny Cosgrove,
Kuwaa Mission Secretary
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