MARCH 2023 NARRATIVE REPORT
INTRODUCTION
Preachers are not trained in a day. Several building blocks are needed and are laid carefully till we get a quality and competent product. At the end of every month, we look back and see how far God would have taken us in this endeavor. It is our joy to report on the building blocks that we laid in the month of March. God’s favour has been upon BVBIZ and to this, we remain grateful as we do our part in the Kingdom. Furthermore, God continues to use several of you to get us this far. Because of your partnership and involvement, progress took place in several fronts as reported hereunder.
1.0 CURRICULUM UPDATE
As the terms draws to a close on the 5th of April, the following subjects were taught and completed successfully:
Wisdom Literature 1 (Job-Ecclesiastes)
Islamic Studies
1 & 2 Corinthians
Denominational Doctrines II
1- 2 Peter, and Jude
Research Methods
1 & 2 Timothy, 1-3 John
Greek I.
Examinations are currently in progress. Classes for next term shall resume on the 25th of April.
2.0 BOARD MEETING
The school board of Trustees held its meeting on site on the 11th of March 2023. The proceedings of the day started with a tour of the site in an effort to appraise themselves on the developments currently taking place on site including projects and infrastructure. Great appreciation to these members for their continued oversight of the school including its activities, finance and programs.
3.0 23 BAPTISMS, ANOTHER NEW CONGREGATION PLANTED
In February, BVBIZ assisted in the establishment of the Buhera congregation. Twenty-four (24) were baptized leading to the establishment of the congregation there. From the 13th-18th of March, the BVBIZ team consisting of students, teachers and 3 alumni members, that is, Brothers O.Kufa, Madamombe and Moyana, camped in the Chivi area in Masvingo, about 12km from Mashava in an effort to plant another congregation. Joining the team were Brothers I.Masvaya, D. Mugova and T.Chihanja all from Masvingo. The program consisted of evangelism during the day and then an evening service between 7-8pm. The effort saw 23 souls being baptized during that week and a congregation subsequently established. This brings the total baptized within two months to 47 leading to the establishment of two new congregations. These two congregations brings to 14 congregations that the school has established since its establishment in 2016 with over 1300 conversions made.
4.0 NEW PUMP INSTALLED
The school encountered a problem down pump to its borehole. This had began to affect the new crops in the garden. However, great appreciation to brother Hailey Mlangeni of Partners for Africa for quickly chipping in by providing funds to acquire a new pump which has since been installed. Some crops had to be planted again whilst others picked up again when pumping of water started.
5.0 CROPS
Crops in the school garden picked up well in the month of March. Crops that had failed to do well due to water challenges were replaced. By the ending of March, the maize and water melon crops were germinating well. Tomatoes, potatoes and cabbages were also doing well. More cabbages and tomatoes were planted again in the month of March. BVBIZ runs these horticulture projects to improve nutrition among students, provide students with life survival skills and at the same time, help the school to get extra income through sales.
CONCLUSION
In March, lessons were conducted, conventions made, a congregation started among many other notables as reported above. We always thank God who makes this possible and for many of you who empower BVBIZ to take another step by your encouragement, suggestions, financial and material support. To all who continue one way or another, to contribute to this work, thank you. Through you, God is glorified, workers developed and God’s kingdom expanded. May God bless you all.