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PAST NEWS - SEPTEMBER 2000
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Thursday 28th September 2000 11:00 hours
Fax received from Tanz today - 28/09/00 11:26 hours
Everyone well
Regina (our oldest girl) is to attend a tailoring school for a six month course from January 2001. The cost is
26,000 Tanz shillings (about £25).
The siphon is still not working so they are back to using the diesel pump. Brian will try to re-prime the pipe
when he arrives. He has some tools and some ideas!
Our new doctor Dr. Misambo is working hard in the Clinic but is still looking for dental equipment.
Other News:
The new A3 colour posters have arrived and the new 15min video 'A day in the life of Happiness' is almost
finished. If you would like a copy please email your address.
Mark McVey who has visited the project several times over the last 10 years has indicated he would like to
visit again sometime - next time he will be accompanied by his wife - Sam.
Last reminder about our Prayer/news morning which we hold every last Saturday of the month is on
Saturday 30th Sept. On this occasion it will form part of our information day which invites all those interested in the work of Bethany to come and find out more - still time to come. It is at The Abbey Book shop 188/190 Union Road Oswaldtwistle. BB5 3EG. Tel : 10254 399299.
Last reminder about our 'Presentation with prayer and thanksgiving' which is on Saturday night (30th Sept)
7.30 - 9.30pm at Whalley Methodist Church, King Street, Whalley (nr. Clitheroe). We will be showing our new Video together with short talks by recent visitors etc etc.
Brian and Tracey set off for Tanz early morning on Sunday 1st October. Please remember them in your
prayers
Thursday 14th September 2000 11:00 hours
Fax Received from Tanz - 13/09/00 15:24 hours
Everyone well
New doctor - Dr. Misambo joined the Clinic staff to assist Lazarus. He has had more training than Lazarus
and has some experience of dental work. Fares tells us "Mr Misambo is working hard in our Clinic from the 3rd of this month. We took him to the Magu district Medical Office to talk about the issue of helping people with teeth problem expecting to borrow some equipment but there isn't. So we're waiting to get from UK as you manage to bring some".
Fares also tells us they are having a problem with the well "The syphone took two days from the time you left
then stoped. We have been trying to make it work again by cleaning the filter in the lake, Adding more breaks (bricks) on the pipe in the lake where the pipe was coming out of the surface of the water. But until now we're using water pump. The water is decreasing more and more in the lake as well!".
Fares also gives us a list of medicines he wants "Also we are requesting you to bring the following with Brian:
1. Evacuation Instruments 1 set 2. Drugs: Pethedine 100mg amples (25)."
We are pleased to tell you that we have now booked the next flights out. Brian Bancroft and Tracey Pearson
will leave on the 1st October - Brian for a short two week stay and Tracey for two months. Graham Pountain visits for two weeks and leaves 14th November. He will return with Tracey 29th November. There is still time to book with him for this trip - the cost will be about £800.
Next trip out after November will be in January 2001 - several people are considering this including our Nurse
Mss Hilary Murphy. Again, let us know if you are considering the possibilities.
Home News.
We have an information day coming up on Saturday the 30th September 10am till 3pm. This will be at Abbey
books 188-190 Union Rd, Oswaldtwistle, Lancs. Tel 01254 399299 for directions. This is suitable for all those thinking of a visit to Bethany either short or long term. This date coincides with our monthly prayer/news meetings and so will form part of it till 12pm.
A Presentation with Prayer and Thanksgiving is also to be held on Saturday 30th September 7.30pm at
Whalley Methodist Church Hall, King Street, Whalley. This is suitable for all ages and will include Audio/Video and eye witness accounts with all the latest news.
We will soon be in receipt of some A3 full colour posters with pictures of all the children, the Clinic and
the water system. I f you want some of these please email your address and let us know how many you require.
Sunday 3rd September 2000 09:00 hours
Graham Pountain and Bill Harris return home safely without luggage and after a 3 hour delay.
New pictures installed on the website of all the 24 children together with names and DOB - click on 'Meet the
children'
New video pictures have been taken and a new video will be put together soon and will show the day in the
life of a young girl in Tanzania.
Tracey Pearson has given in her notice at work and will be leaving for 2 months at Bethany October and
November.
Meeting for the team is Wednesday 6th September at Eddie and Heather's.
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