AUGUST 2022 NARRATIVE REPORT
INTRODUCTION
At the end of each month we look back and reflect upon the progress BVBIZ is making in the training of evangelists to be competent ministers of the Gospel. Indeed, we see progress in many areas. Practicum continued in several areas, classes were done, projects continued, infrastructure development continued among other notable developments. Though we cannot report on everything that transpired, the following is a summary;
1.0 AUGUST BLOCK
The Part time class was in Gweru in August for their block besides the other classes. The major focus for this block was music and African Traditional Religion. 14 attended the block.
2.0 A GREAT VISIT
BVBIZ was blessed to be visited by Jerry Bates on the 23rd of August. He was accompanied by Philemon Raja and his son in law, Kingsley. The team visited the congregation at Lot 64 where Jerry preached. From there, the team visited the school. This is one of the congregations which began as a result of the schools effort. Students cycle there covering a distance of 32km to and fro. Booklets from World Evangelism has been widely used at this small congregation and many other centers where students go to serve.
3.0 PROJECTS
3.1 LAYERS PROJECT
In the past few months, BVBIZ was on a drive to mobilize funds towards a layers project. The target was 300 birds. As of the ending of July $900 had been raised. The school subsequently booked for 150 point of lay birds. The birds are expected in the school around the middle of September. Irvine’s, the supplier, will provide the dates for collection. Our great appreciation goes to all who contributed. Those who still wanted to make their contributions as well are still welcome since the target had not been reached.
3.2 HORTICULTURE
Our horticulture project continued to take shape in the month. Cucumber and carrots were planted in August. Cabbages, lettuce and tomato are looking good. Pruning and trellising of tomatoes will be done the first week of September. The tomatoes are now at flowering stage. Students are getting a worthy experience in the process.
4.0 LIBRARY UPDATES
Early this year, BVBIZ received a consignment of library books from Mission Printing through the efforts of our regional director, Donnie Estep. One of the school’s graduates, Simangaliso Jamela (2021)well versed in library science has begun a process of ordering and cataloguing of the books. This is a long process but BVBIZ will eventually get there. His work has been hampered due to poor network currently obtaining on site.
5.0 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
5.1 CLASSROOM BLOCK: FUNDRAISING UPDATES
One of the missing pieces at BVBIZ is a classroom block. The school will be holding a fundraising event on the 1st of October 2022 at Blakistone Primary school in Harare. Entrance tickets are already on sale and are in different ranges; $10, $20, $30, $50, $100 and $150. Each ticket will provide a person with access to the venue including a good meal on the day. In total, $35000 is needed to complete the structure. Whatever is raised will be put to use whilst further efforts will be made to raise more funds towards the completion of the structure even if takes years. .
5.2 TEACHERS HOUSE
5.2.1 Window Panes
BVBIZ wishes to thank brother Kudakwashe Simemeza and his family for donating over half of the window panes needed by the structure. These have already been fixed.
5.2.2 Septic tank
Construction of the septic tank to the teacher’s house began on the 25th of August. The work will be completed by mid-September. Once this is complete, the main outstanding issue will be the solar system. When the teachers move into the house, over $150 (going towards fuel) will be saved monthly
6.0 EVANGELISM
Practicum continued in the month. Both full time and part time students continued with their practical in different areas. There were two restorations and 11 baptisms in the month.