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Cameroon Companion Synod Program. The Opportunity for Lutherans to make a Difference!. www.CameroonCompanions.com. Pastor Jack and Val Frederick from Pinawa, Manitoba have recently completed their second tour in the Cameroon.
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Cameroon CompanionSynodProgram The Opportunity for Lutherans to make a Difference! www.CameroonCompanions.com
Pastor Jack and Val Frederick from Pinawa, Manitoba have recently completed their second tour in the Cameroon. • Their commitment has opened the door to identifying a series of projects and programs needing our assistance. • Their “on the ground” position gives us the unique opportunity of ensuring our support is directed where it needs to be ….through a direct MNO Synod connection!
Your Opportunity • Sunday September 30th is our Synod-wide launch • Our goal is to share the opportunity we have as MNO members to make a meaningful difference in our Companion Synod • Information is available in the bulletin inserts today as well as at www.camerooncompanions.com • Donations may be made in the envelopes provided or at the web site.
Cameroon Companions … Important information • 100% of all administration expenses are offset by a private donor (every dollar contributed, goes to work in the Cameroon) • All donations qualify for charitable status and related tax credits
What is our Goal? • Overall campaign goal is $150,000 • Our mission is to raise our funds this fall and move to use the money in 2008 to execute on our projects • Pastor Jack and Val Fredrick's will be returning to the Cameroon to help oversee the effective use of all funds raised and assist in reporting on progress.
Roofs for Churches • Numerous Churches within the area serviced, require zinc roofs to withstand environment. • At a cost of approx. $3000 / roof our goal is to complete “5” roofs in 2008.
Motorcycles for Pastors • 10 motorcycles @ $1500 each for pastors to use in reaching remote congregations • Will allow these congregations to gain support and continue to grow • Without this support, travel is on foot, in very rough terrain
Dental Office Equipment • While a dental office is available there is a lack of suitable equipment. • Our goal is to refurbish the office with good quality used equipment
New Hymnals for Churches • Hymnals in many Churches are worn out and require replacement • We are looking to provide 500 hymnals to Churches within the targeted area
Food and Education for Orphaned Children • Rampant movement of Aids has created in its wake a large number of orphans • Living with extended families they are often without food, clothing and any opportunity for education • This project will provide food packages weekly, tuition for school and appropriate clothing for a group of 300 orphans
Hospital Upgrades • Challenging conditions for hospital patients require relatives to cook and clean for patients. • This program will support patients with staff and counseling resources.
Sustainability of the Garoua Boulai Protestant Hospital (GBHP) (an ELCC facility) • 50 years old and is a District, HIV/Aids and Tuberculosis treatment centre • Now in rehabilitation phase of its building and lab with new equipment • Crucial need for a 2 month supply of drugs • Initial essential drug supply would be run as a revolving fund - % of income generated by drugs would be set apart to buy the next supplies
Fanta – Hospital Social Worker Help for Young Poverty Stricken Women • Our goal is to build, furnish and support a dormitory and school for young women from a variety of villages. • We will teach them a trade while housing them and send them home with the ability to start a small business and support their families.
7 Ton Truck • For delivery of supplies and materials to the EELC Hospitals, Churches, Bible Schools and Seminary • Assist EELC Doctors & Personnel when moving • Current vehicle (owned by EELC) is 30 years old & used to transport church roofing material