Build the Nations

Newsletter Q3 2008 (view online version)
Praise the Lord for every one of you who causes this work to happen.

Mozambique

We sent a team to Mozambique. We fixed a village water pump, saving the women of the village a 5km walk to the Limpopo to fetch water. We were also able to bless a school with academic materials and physical development equipment, and gave away quantities of food, household goods, and tracts to the poor.

Right: Fixing village water pump.
Left: Lady with food bucket.

Shayandima School of Tomorrow

campus development is continuing at an exciting rate! Two surfaced courts have been completed after fifteen years of trusting the Lord. Out of the red dust God has provided. Praise His name!
He also has provided the manpower and finances to upgrade our old, rotten canvas shade canopies to brand new steel ones. We thank the Lord for all the workers and helpers who are doing this task.
The school continues to disciple children into men and women who faithfully serve God. Praise the Lord for this awesome ministry.

Left: Students enjoy training on a surfaced court.
Middle: Students participating in a walkathon.
Right: Workers rebuilding the shade canopies.

Tshitereke Church

under the leadership of Pastor Patrick has now been completed to floor level. We're trusting God to provide for the next stage - to replace the corriguated iron sides with stone walls, windows, and doors.

Tshitereke Church building

Itsani Church

Itsani Church temporary structure

Itsani Church new vacant plot

Pray with us that we can assist this local church with their new building, as they need to relocate to their own property which is a vacant plot.

The Mighty Fruit Tree


People	Prayer	Provision

The pictures above show a beautiful tree and its roots. I believe the most important elements in Kingdom growth are: People, Prayer and Provision. These three are the vital ingredients needed to expand the Kingdom of God. Every great tree is supported by a root system. Each large root is connected to the tree trunk and is supported by many little roots which feed it. The tips of the little roots are very small, but they continuously search for nutrients and water for the tree. They will penetrate through hard ground, even rocks, and sandy places to find nutrients to support the tree. They also serve to anchor the tree in the soil, some going deep to support the tree above. They make it possible for the tree to withstand storms and strong winds. The roots of a tree are seldom seen or considered by anyone but the farmer or orchard keeper. Most people marvel at and enjoy the wonderful fruit and shade that is produced by a tree.

Well, the work of the Lord in building His kingdom takes place in a similar manner... each one of us can be a root, a vital part of the tree. We must stay connected to the trunk, doing our part to share in the fruit produced by the tree. We get to share in the fruit of every tree that we are connected to. I thank God for all of you who are connected to and who play a part in the BTN minis...tree. I invite all of you who would like to be a part of the minis...tree called BTN to become a root and get connected by sending, praying, and providing. I know that the Lord sees, knows and cares for each and every root. God bless you as you support the building of His Kingdom through BTN.

Brad Palmer

Build the Nations
PO Box 24
Levubu 0929
South Africa
http://buildthenations.org

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