BVBIZ JULY NARRATIVE REPORT
INTRODUCTION
Jesus said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” BVBIZ is part of the answer to this commission. The school exists to equip and mould labourers for this daunting task. The focus is the field. As a result, this report shall concert itself more on what is transpiring in the field as all students are in the field doing their practicum.
1.0 PRACTICUM UPDATE
The first few days of July were dedicated to the writing of examinations. These were done successfully. Examinations then gave way to this year’s field practicum. In this report, we focus on the campaign done and the field program proper.
1.1 STATISTICS
Field practicum for the full time students began on the 18th of July. It appears students have slowly fitted well in their various locations. We continue to thank the churches that are hosting the students. The following are the statistics from what transpired in the field within the first 11 days of the program. All in all students put in 322 hours, 1 restoration and 17 baptisms (including those done at Checheche).
1.2 CHECHECHE CAMPAIGN
The school (both students and teachers) together with its usual team of brothers Kufa, Madyira (snr), Kasimu and Madamombe. drawn from our usual experienced preachers descended on Checheche from the 10th to the 16th of July. This was a follow up to one of the school’s dedicated graduates, Mugove Mudhlozera and wife who have been key in the progress currently obtaining in the churches in Midlands. The couple is now stationed at Checheche in Manicaland with both working for Greenfuel in Chisumbanje. They recently started a congregation there and invited the school to descent on the area for an evangelism campaign. The first two days were disturbed due to cold weather accompanied by strong winds and showers. More work was actually done between Thursday and Sunday. Besides evangelism done during the day, evening services were conducted were prospects were invited to attend. The congregation at Mambarangwa just close to the growth point also came to attend the Sunday worship service. Great appreciation to the Mudhlozera family and the congregation for taking care of the preachers. The team left after baptizing 12 souls with many more failing to be baptized due to the cold weather. Two BVBIZ students remained there to continue with their practicum and to make a follow up on the prospects.
2.0 PROJECTS UPDATE
BVBIZ continues to push towards viable projects. The dream, though still far, continues to be slowly realized. The maize crop in the garden did not do well, as we fought running battles with monkeys. On the other hand, the month ended with the planting off cucumbers, onions, lettuce and butternuts.
2.1 GREENHOUSE
The tomato crop is doing well. By the end of July, a few flowers could be seen. We anticipate that by mid-August the majority of the tomatoes would have reached the flowering stage. Trellising of the crop is currently in progress. The area surrounding the greenhouse was also fenced in the month of July. Great appreciation goes to Healing Hands for making this possible.
2.2 RABBITS
The school added another project in July, rabbits. The project had a false start in 2020 but has now been resuscitated. The main plan for now is to provide more meat and skills to students whilst at the same time looking at the possibility of providing an extra dollar to the school through sales. We have started with one male and 6 females. The structure to house them shall be worked on in early August.
2.3 PUTTING THEORY TO ACTION
Following the Sustainable Gardens training that was done by Healing Hands International in May, every student, as per requirement, prepared a 30m bed. Final touch ups are now being done on the beds. When funds permit, a drip system will be installed on the beds.
CONCLUSION
We thank God for the development we keep witnessing in our students. We appreciate the sacrifices congregations have been making for the upkeep of our students as they do their practicum. To you all for you spiritual, moral, material and financial support we remain grateful. To God be the glory!