July01

Fax received Monday 2nd July 2001 11:28 hours

Here are some extracts:

Dear UK Team, Family and Friends,

Hello all. Well it'll seem pretty quiet here for the next few days as
the school holidays are over, the first day of the new term starts
today. Fares, Grace and Moses, Nuriyati and Regina all returned
to Bethany on the same day Brian began his journey home.

Tracey and Rachel enjoyed a couple of days in Musoma last
weekend and we did manage to find out a little bit about goats which
are particularly good for milk. There's apparently an organisation in
Mwanza which deals in dairy animals, we have their address so
we're going to investigate.

We are going to take a trip to Mwanza tomorrow as Rehema J is
suffering from tooth acre and is overdue a visit to the tooth doctor.
We are also going to take Regina to Buganda hospital for an x-ray
to make sure that she hasn't got TB. Please pray for her as she is
not well at the moment. Rachel has also not been feeling the best
over the last couple of days. Everybody else seems fine

The possible new lab technician came to have a look at the place
last Wednesday, Fares and Tracey had taken some of the children
to Kijereshi but Rachel showed him around and Fares will try to see
him today to see if he wants the job and if he does when he can
start.

(end)

As you can see prayers are needed for Regina, Rehema J and
Rachel. We also need prayers for all the other aspects of Bethany
and especially that God provides us with a new lab technician.

Other News:

Don't forget the Prayer morning this coming Saturday- we love
anyone who is interested to just turn up!

All for now

News Sunday 8th July 2001

Here we bring you some pictures taken by Brian and others by Tracey and Rachel. You can
see the new baby Moses posing on his own and with proud parents Fares and Grace. You
can also see the swing that Brian welded together on his last trip. You may have thought the
swings were for the children but if you look closely you can see two others enjoying
themselves as well! Also, Minza is preparing to 'shoot' at netball watched closely by Jane.
Have you spotted the new football - it won't be new for long!

Other news - thanks to all who came to the Prayer meeting and Information day especially
those like Trevor who set off at 5am to reach us by 10am all the way from London , also Gill
from Leicester and Faith and friend from York.

Hilary, Sharon and Faith are now making their final preparations for their trip out in two weeks
time - unfortunately their flight leaves from Heathrow and getting to the airport is proving an
added problem.

Brian was exhausted on his return due mainly to his prolonged return journey which included
a long bus journey from Magu to Nairobi with an overnight inbetween.

We ask that you pray for Brian as he was taken ill on Sunday morning during the service at
the C.G.M in Nelson. We think he may have Malaria but he sees his doctor tomorrow
(Monday) so we should know more then.

All for now

Click on the pictures to enlarge.

Fax received Friday 13th July 2001 10:05 hours Tanz time

Regina has TB and is not very well but receiving treatment.

Rehema J had 6 teeth extracted and still has problems eating

Rachel is now fully recovered.

KweKwe is doing a good job of looking after the chickens and so more eggs will soon be arriving.

The new lab technician is settling in well.

Fares says they are looking forward to their next set of visitors - Hilary, Sharon and Faith on the 23rd July.

Other News

Brian - who returned from Bethany on the 26th June started feeling unwell on Sunday 8th July. He went to his doctors
and who did not think it was malaria. On Tuesday he was unwell and the doctor admitted him to hospital for tests.
He has spent two nights in hospital and a blood test has confirmed that he has malaria. He is now receiving
treatment and hopes to be home soon.

Prayer points:

Regina - who has TB,

Rehema - who still has a sore mouth,

Brian - who is recovering from malaria.

Fax received Friday 20th July 2001 10:44 hours Tanz time

Regina recovering slowly from TB. Everyone else seem to be in good health. They are looking forward to
their next set of visitors who should arrive on Monday 23rd July. Hilary, Sharon and Faith will now also be
joined by Kim and Beth (secondary school teachers) who will be adding some new exciting lessons for
the children during their stay.

Other news:

Brian was still in hospital as of yesterday (now over a week). He has been quite ill with fever and
sickness and generally feeling very weak and listless (not like Brian). However he has now finished
taking the course of treatment (quinine) and hopes to start feeling better soon and get back to his normal
self ASAP.

Prayer Morning - next one is on Saturday 28th July (see index page for details) but team members will
be a bit thin on the ground as many are away on holiday or at WEC camp.

Prayer morning/ information afternoon - next one is organised for Saturday August the 25th. (see
index page for details)

Fax received Tuesday 24th July 2001 10:48hours

Kim and Beth found their own way to Bethany on Sunday 22nd July and are safe and well. Hilary,
Sharon and Faith arrived as planned on Monday 23rd July, tired but otherwise safe and well. Tracey
and Rachel say "We've managed to find beds for everyone but it's a tight squeeze". It's been some time
since seven UK volunteers were staying at Bethany at one time.

Hilary and Faith are going to Magu hospital to see the set up there. Sharon has taken over the teaching
of Jessica, Ali and Tabaji. Kim and Beth are getting involved in various activities. Tracey and Rachel
are preparing for their return this Thursday.

Regina has started responding to treatment for TB.

Other News: Brian is now at home after spending 10 days in Burnley general hospital receiving
treatment for malaria.

Fax received Tuesday 31st July 2001 at 10:42 hours

Fares goes to Mwanza on Thursday to collect two new girls who are joining the family, they are aged
6yrs and 10yrs. More news later when they arrive. This brings the total to 27children with many more to
come.

"All the visitors are well and getting stuck in with various tasks." " Kim and Beth ... have been
invaluable in teaching the children, Fares has enjoyed and valued their help enormously"

Regina is much better. "Rwechungura is ill with malaria and some of the children have mumps - Tabaji
and Jessica - there may be more soon".

Faith is helping Hilary in the Clinic and Sharon continues teaching the younger children who don't yet
attend the local village school.

Other News:

Brian is almost fully recovered and is now at WEC camp along with Heather and Eddie.

The Prayer meeting held last Saturday the 28th July consisted of Graham P., John F., and Lesley
Shaw. Many regular attenders were on holiday!

Next Prayer morning / Information day is on Saturday the 25th August 2001, details on our Index page.