An African Dream: September 2008

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Would you be mad or brave enough for this?

On Sunday 19th October, Abbie, the sister of my friend Vanessa, is going to do a tandem skydive to raise money for An African Dream - if you would like sponsor her or to know more, please contact her at abbieatanafricandream@wynter.org.

Pimms cakes and girls

Last Saturday Sophie had the pleasure of attending a ladies event which involved drinking Pimms, eating delicious scones and meeting new people all the name of fundraising. After giving a brief talk on the work of An African Dream £90 was kindly donated by friends of Julia who hosted us a fantastic afternoon in the sunshine. Thanks girls!

Finance Training Course

Today Pastor Lumika and his friend Pastor Yeye, who also the bursar of St Mark's school have commenced a five day course in financial training in Kampala. It is anticipated that this will equip them both to manage their responsibilities more readily as An African Dream continues to develop and grow.

An African Dream - some history

“An African Dream” dates back to 1997 when Mark Wynter heard and obeyed a call from God to go to work in Western Uganda. During the following five years Mark visited annually to preach at a Bible teaching conference. Over these years a strong relationship was built with Pastor Lumika Masereka Eric (who is now Bishop of the East Kasese Diocese of the Full Gospel Church (FGC)) and his wife Rebecca.

In 2001 Mark and his wife Sophie bought a piece of land on which they planned to build their home with the intention of settling and working in Kasese Diocese long term. In 2002 they were based in Kampala for six months to learn the language and to prepare for their future life. Whilst back in the UK in 2003 for the birth of their first son Noah, Mark was re-diagnosed with cancer. In October 2004 their second son James was born, and sadly Mark died in January 2005. At this point Sophie realised that the calling to work in Uganda would develop in a different way.

Eighteen months after Mark’s death, Sophie returned to Uganda to visit friends and to strengthen previous relationships. Following discussions with Bishop Lumika as to what the land should be used for, it became clear that a primary school would be of most benefit to the local area, which led to the building of St Mark’s School. “An African Dream” now exists to support a number of projects of which St Mark’s School is one.

An African Dream

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Would you be mad or brave enough for this?

Pimms cakes and girls

Finance Training Course

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An African Dream - some history