Merry Christmas From KCS

KCS is the Kinshasa Christian School, a family dedicated to the education of future generations in a safe environment where learning is fun but yet challenging.
At this moment we just want to say have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Merry Christmas

Dear friends and partners in the ministry,

One more year is about to end, a great opportunity for us to stop and reflect on what the Lord has allowed us to do and plan for the future.

This year is probably the year with the least communication with you.  In 2013 we started the school, Kinshasa Christian School, which in the beginning of 2014 started running the risk of closing up for lack of financing.  At that point, we entered into a frenzy, multiplying activities at the school to get the school to survive.  Our school day started at 7am to end at 7pm every single day.  Our week end were centered on the ministry, and on vacations and breaks, we would organize English camps, or Vacation Bible School.  We used one break this year to go visit the church in the province of Bandundu. 

We were pleased to see a strong growing church.  They are harvesting along with what we have sown spiritually, peanuts, and corn.  We have supplied farming tools and seeds so that they can plant crops for the needs of the church and its members.

We were constantly running to get things done and we are happy to report that as the year is getting to an end, the overview is very positive:

·         The local church in Macampagne after a long moment of downward trend in participation and attendence is experiencing a renewed growth again, while the other churches continue to grow and to be healthy despite the many challenges.

·         The school which had 9 students for most of the year last year is today at 40 students and by January could reach 50 students.  We have had some negative experiences with the school we were buying, the deal fell through so we are back to the original school.

·         We were able to build up a great team of leaders and administrators that very effectively manage the school and the church so that we can take a very needed time away from everything to regroup, and refocus.  My family and I are currently on vacation in South Africa.

As always all this could not have been possible without your support.  We thank you for your support and your prayers. 

Allow me to ask, as we get to the end of this year a bit more.  This year has been the leanest as far as financial contribution, we received on a average 250 USD a month a tenth of the family monthly budget.  Would you consider giving a little more?  The ministry is going forward, the gospel is being preached, lives are being changed, the poor is being ministered to, the next generations are being trained...please continue partnering with us, together we will achieve more.

We want to express our appreciation for all you have done to help advance the Kingdom of God through our ministry.

We wish you and your family a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, may the Almighty God continually remember your generosity and your love for Him and His work in the world.

Sincerely,

Jean and Deborah

Teachers Needed in D.R. Congo

Kinshasa Christian School is a K to 12 school located in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo with a capacity of 200 students.  It was launched in 2013 with k-2 and is scheduled to open the remaining classes for the school year 2014-2015.

We aim to train up leaders for the next generations.  We strive to do that through rigorous academics, a strict respect to Christian values, and ethics in a fun and engaging environment.  Our class size is limited to 15 students, so that we can devote the necessary attention to our students to ensure success.

We are seeking English, math and science teachers especially at the High School level.  This is a mid to long term mission assignment.  We request a pastoral referral as part of the application process and a fundraising strategy and goal as potential teachers will work on raising their support.  We will provide any necessary support to help in the fundraising efforts.

Job Requirements:

• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ 
•  Bachelor’s Degree 
• Teaching experience preferred 
• The ability to maintain a positive learning environment 
•  Organizational and basic computer and clerical skills; and possess good communication 
• Be professional, dedicated, high energy, nurturing, and punctual 
• Have the ability to be part of a dedicated and talented teaching staff 

Application process:

•  Fill out application form 
•  Submit pastoral referral (pastor from currently attended church) 
•  Submit fundraising goal and strategy.  We will supply an estimate of minimum living expenses in the Congo to help in the goal setting process.

So much, but so little time

We feel like there is no time for us to catch our breath.  We have moved and then moved again, and we started a school, trained a new group of ministers among them people from the mission in Kikwit.  And we keep on going.  Here are some of the pictures from our lives in the last 10 months.
God bless you for your prayers and supports.

Team from Kikwit that came for training.  

Baptizing at the new church location.

Happy family