Team Update: Media Village
Remember the team from YWAM Media Village we told you about? Here’s the latest on their time with us, from their own newsletter:
Media Village Team
These 17 young people are serving with us for 6 weeks from YWAM Media Village in Cape Town, South Africa. We are excited to have them with us! They have split into smaller teams to work in various areas of the ministry. They are involved in youth ministry, empowerment programs, IT assistance, Studio 7 recording studio, Okavango International School, praise & worship, and community outreach. From their newsletter:
Honoring the Lackeys
A special word from Morris Ruddick, one of our Board Members – … … … During our 40 some-odd years of walking with the Lord, Carol and I have had the privilege of working hand-in-hand with strategically-oriented Christians across five continents. Jerry and Jana Lackey are at the forefront, with the impact they have been making in Botswana; true pioneers, changing the course of this nation and making an incredible impact on the African continent. To illustrate the depth of our conviction, I’d like to share my favorite Jerry Lackey story. To help you better appreciate this story, I’ve got to go back to my days in Vietnam, as a US combat Marine. There’s something about the realities of combat that…
Marilyn Hickey Helps Us Celebrate 25 Years!
Marilyn Hickey and Sarah Bowling sent us this special video message in honor of 25 years in Africa: Marilyn Hickey & Sarah Bowling Help Us Celebrate 25 Years in Africa from Love Botswana on Vimeo.
Notes of Love
We received beautiful notes from partners and friends around the world in celebration of our 25 years in Africa. We thought we’d share them with you so we can rejoice together over all that God has done! … … … Dear Jerry and Jana, We want to express our deepest appreciation for inviting us to be a part of your 2012 anniversary celebration. Being our first trip to Africa, we were unsure of what to expect, but can say without hesitation that it was one of the greatest experiences of our life. If we had to summarize our trip in one word, it would be “inspiring”!!! Eva and I came away from our trip to Love Botswana and All Nations…
In Jennifer’s Words…
Jennifer Gray is one of our many partners who traveled to Botswana for our 25-year anniversary of ministry in Africa. She shares about her trip and experience— … … … The trip was awesome – I never would have dreamed I would have gone to Africa! I felt so comfortable and at home the whole time I was there. Memorable moments are seeing the Love Botswana campus in person. WOW! The school was so big, with the beautiful big swimming pool, all the classrooms, dorms, etc. And I loved seeing the trailers. I told Jerry and Jana that I hoped they never got rid of those old trailers so that people could always see the humble beginnings. Oh, my –…
Grand Opening!
A long-awaited dream of a handful of sand giving way to buildings became a reality on the 4th of April. Jerry and Jana Lackey celebrated 25 years in Africa and officially opened Love Botswana’s state of the art community Life Centre for the people of Maun. The Village Church praise team played beautiful songs in the background as guests started arriving for the grand opening. About 800 people gathered for the momentous occasion, including many esteemed government officials, community leaders, and international partners, some of whom spoke, sang, and shared during the event. With special videos, messages, and a timeline of the last 25 years, Jerry and Jana were honored and celebrated for their quarter-century of passionate and faithful work…
Newspaper Article
The following article was in the Ngami Times newspaper in Maun, Botswana last week — Love Botswana’s community Life Centre officially opened By Thuso Rammidi Love Botswana Outreach Mission’s Community Life Centre, located at The Village Church, was officially opened last week in Sedie ward. The facility is designed to provide community programmes including after school tutoring, mentoring, recreational activities, education and empowerment programmes as well as many other services. The programmes also aim to address spiritual and moral growth among children, youth and their families that will support the development of leadership and entrepreneurial skills. The event coincided with the marking of 25 years of missionary work of Jerry and Jana Lackey, the couple who founded Love Botswana Outreach…
New Playground!
At the end of March, we hosted a team from Kids Around the World—an incredible organization that partners with churches and non-profits to build playgrounds for children in the community. We feel very blessed to have linked arms with them—and the children of Maun will be forever grateful as well! The team worked so hard to build this amazing playground at the Life Centre, to benefit not only the Village Church children but also all the young people who come to the community centre throughout the week. Thank you Kids Around the World for your passion, hard work, and sacrificial generosity. We love and appreciate you! Link over to our Facebook page to see the full album of photos >
25 Year Video
This video was shared at the grand opening of the Life Centre as the Lackeys celebrate 25 years in Africa. Enjoy this look back at the amazing journey of Jerry & Jana and Love Botswana Outreach Mission… Celebrating 25 Years from Love Botswana on Vimeo.
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