CMS Partner Jane Jerrard
Jane Jerrard's Report from Pakistan
News from our C.M.S. Mission Partner Miss Jane Jerrard, working in Hyderabad, Pakistan.
Flood Relief
We are grateful to God that He has now provided sufficient funds through a variety of agencies for us to give flood relief to all our 3,500 households. Sami and his team are continuing with distribution, which will take a further 7 days. Please pray for wisdom and expert advice that is needed in planning for the rehabilitation stage. Also for the communities whose land is still under water.
ITEP training and exhibition
Last week we had over 100 people staying here for either training or leaders meetings which culminated in our final exhibition and distribution of certificates ceremony. 26th was very significant day for us as it was the first opportunity for our new Bishop to see our work and hear the testimonies of those who have been part of PEP for many years. For the first time also a children’s group presented a role play on the benefits of saving. We were very encouraged as he not only appreciated our efforts, but also took time to go round all the stalls and listen to the teachers, which no bishop has ever done before!
Aflatoun Developments
We had a very encouraging visit from Aflatoun International and BRAC during November. We want to develop a children’s theatre group (12) who can bring awareness of financial and social education issues. Following our exhibition and their performance we have some potential new opportunities. We will plan a training for them in the new year.
Personal prayer
Thank you for your prayers for my studies. I have completed my first draft and waiting for my tutor’s feedback to move on to the next stage.
Christmas
Christian communities throughout Pakistatan celebrated Christmas, with the remembrance of Christ’s coming, “God in a manger”, strengthened them affirmed in their faith. God continues to reveal himself to us in unexpected ways and the manner of his coming always leads to new challenges for us who are his disciples. May God fill you with his joy and peace this new year.
Jane.
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