August2000

Tuesday 22nd August 2000 10:33 hours

Fax received today 09:45 hours local time Tanz (two hours behind).

Everything going to plan - Everyone well.

A new doorway has been knocked through to provide more sleeeping accommodation for the girls.

New concrete plinth has been constructed around the solar pumping tower.

New shelves installed in the container housing the solar battery and controls.

Unfortunately some of the jobs have not been completed, eg. the Landrover needs special tools for both
jobs that need doing.

Bill has taught the children a verse in English of one of their favourite hymns, 'How Great Thou Art'.

At the moment they are planning what to video for the family back home.

No further communication expected from the duo until their return on 31st August 2000.

Tuesday 15th August 2000 12:02 hours

Bill and Graham arrived safely and were met by Fares, Elisha and Bernadi.

They have already tagged the keys for the containers, well and tower so that they will be easier to identify
in future.

Bill has repaired doors and locks and is now attempting to repair the alarm in the office.

The solar water pump is working well along with the solar electric supply.

The kids have been very welcoming and are helping with everything we do whether we want them to or not!

Phil and Jo Wright visited on Sunday 13th August and organised activities for the children including football,
drawing and recorder playing.

Don't forget our next update/prayer meeting is between 10 am and 12 noon on Saturday 26th August at the
Abbey Resource Centre, 188-190 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. Tel 01254 399299

Tuesday 8th August 2000 13:15 hours

Eddie, Heather and Moira arrived back safely.

Heather and Moira have helped Grace get everything upto date and shipshape.

They also completed a Clinic stock-take.

The new children are settling in well.

Eddie has a list of jobs for Graham and Bill to do when they arrive on Friday 11th August.

Saturday 5th August 2000 10:40 hours

Fax received yesterday Friday 4th August 10:04 hours local time Tanz (two hours behind)

Everyone well.

Communications still working both ways!

Eddie Heather and Moira have confirmed their MAF flight out of Mwanza so everything going according to
plan.

Eddie gives a list of jobs he's done and things still left to do.

The team land in Manchester early Tuesday morning.