FROM “BUSH BUNNY BRENDA” DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 NEWBORN BABIES NEED OUR HELP In the last 7 days, our staff received 3 newborn babies needing formula because their mothers are hospitalized and not producing breast milk. These innocent little ones deserve a chance to live, but cannot do so without life- saving formula. WE THANK ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS LOVE GIFTS THAT HELP MEET THIS NEED. At present
FROM “BUSH BUNNY BRENDA” DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 THE OLD COMES DOWN SO THE NEW CAN BE BUILT While I am in RSA fetching the life saving Hypo food packets for our malnourished babies, the building team helpers (better known as the tractor group) is taking down 2 of our 10 year old “granny homes”. This makes way for 2 new orphan homes donated by 2 very generous
FROM “BUSH BUNNY BRENDA” DATE: AUGUST 18, 2018 SOAK IT UP AND BE DRENCHED IN GOD’S WORD! THE ANNUAL BAWANA PASTOR’S CONFERENCE was truly a “soaking event” both spiritually and physically. Aimed at learning more about story-telling, repentance, confession, integrity, and the Holy Spirit, these men all claimed that they left “too full” to absorb it all. Larry and friends gifted a t‑shirt to each of the 68 attendees. The 3 days of after-lunch
FROM “BUSH BUNNY BRENDA” DATE: AUGUST 25, 2018 BABY SANTOS NOW 5 MONTHS WITH A HEFTY APPETITE! Granny Josephina decided this week it was time to return to Rovuma to care for her 5 older grandchildren who were orphaned when Baby Santos was born. Friends reported to us that the children were struggling under their uncle’s care, and really needed their granny. Granny Josephine with Uncle and 5
FROM “BUSH BUNNY BRENDA” DATE: AUGUST 11, 2018 NO SALT! With Food Distributions starting last week, we had a MAJOR PROBLEM, for there is no bulk salt for sale in our area. WHY? Our salt comes from evaporated sea water. SUPER HIGH TIDES have prevented the evaporation process for the last several months, thus shutting down production. Last Tuesday, I announced to our Pastors
JOSEPH PROGRAM: 4 BARNS OF FOOD MAXED OUT AND READY TO DISTRIBUTE TO ORPHANS 800 SACKS OF RICE (40.4 TONS) rolled in this week to fill the remaining food space in barns 3 and 4. In 2004, God showed me how to provide for orphans during their time of hunger in the same way Joseph had provided for Israel during their 7 years of hunger. Thus, the JOSEPH
GOING THE EXTRA MILE Storing 150+ TONS of corn in 5 days is quite a feat for 98 men! Having 1,300 of 2,500 sacks (132 lbs each/60kg) already in the barn from last week is the ONLY reason we could do it so quickly. As you can imagine, this program consumed all our time this week. Bales of 1000 sacks each are distributed to Pastors. A bale weighs over 100kgs (220 lbs.)
BAWANA GAMES REMATCH ATTRACTS LARGE CROWD Catholic Sister Ligua (Lee-sha) and her Youth Team have been practicing their BAWANA GAMES, and demanded a rematch. These excited youngsters brought their friends, making for a BIG CROWD! Opening ceremony. Our team on left. Catholic team on right. About half of the 120 that showed up had never played before, so after the big competition we went “back to basics”, letting
DAVE LEAVES MANY SMILES IN BALAMA Hard to believe this year is half over, but know that Bush Bunny and her friend Dave DeBoer, made the most of his 27 days in Balama! By reorganizing many of our evangelical and children’s materials (a God given talent for sure) Dave made it easier for me to find what I need without delay. Dave flew back to the USA
BUSH BUNNY BRENDA BLOG: June 23, 2018 TOYS FOR OUR TOTS! Finding the right type toys for our resident orphans is a challenge since there are so many children of all ages. But nothing is too difficult for our Lord, and a toy was finally located for each child. Sally’s House showing off their new toys. Ostrich House children braving morning cold. Dolls for the girls, tiny cars and squeaky balls