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NLBC on quest to finish school in Kenya

-$35k needed for needed for foundation & uprights
Members of the ‘Africa Mission’ committee announce that they are on a quest to raise some $35k to take the ‘Tortola Child Rescue and Educational Centre’ when a team heads to Africa in July, 2014. Photo: VINO
Dr Sylvia M. Simmons spoke of the difference her sponsorship has made in the lives of two African children she adopted and are now in High School here in Tortola. She had also sponsored the salary for the principal of the school back in Africa. Photo: VINO
Dr Sylvia M. Simmons spoke of the difference her sponsorship has made in the lives of two African children she adopted and are now in High School here in Tortola. She had also sponsored the salary for the principal of the school back in Africa. Photo: VINO
Persons are encouraged to make personal donations toward the worthy cause as it was made clear that it is a project that is not limited to the members of the church. “It’s a Tortola Project and any and everyone is free to play a role,” said Bishop Cline. Photo: VINO
Persons are encouraged to make personal donations toward the worthy cause as it was made clear that it is a project that is not limited to the members of the church. “It’s a Tortola Project and any and everyone is free to play a role,” said Bishop Cline. Photo: VINO
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Members of the ‘Africa Mission’ committee today March 14, 2014, announced at a press conference that they are on a quest to raise some $35k for the ‘ Tortola Child Rescue and Educational Centre’.

The New Life Baptist Church has created a community partnership in slum of Ngomongo, Nairobi, Kenya. The partnership began in 2001 and has resulted in a construction project that has been named the ‘Tortola Child Rescue and Educational Centre. This year, the New Life Baptist Church will travel to Kenya again in July to provide further assistance to the project. Some $35,000 is hoped to be raised prior to the trip through an aggressive and creative set of fundraising initiatives that will call on the people of the Virgin Islands to assist.

At the press conference held at the Save the Seed Energy Centre earlier today Bishop John I. Cline stated that the project is one that is giving hope for a better life to hundreds of children in the African country will take in excess of $100k to complete. This he said is possible within two years with the assistance of the community and five years if members of his church alone are to take on the challenge.

While calling on the giving hearts of the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) to help this project at the earliest, committee member Sister Roslyn V. Gilbert outlined a number of fund-raising ventures they would be undertaking. These include a series of car washes starting tomorrow March 15, 2014, a live telethon set for March 18, a walk-a-ton, grand benefit concert, flee market and food sale, dollar concert and family social and games night.

This stage of the school project in the slums of Africa came after the church’s mission assisted in the construction of a school in the very area back in 2001. However that structure was a far cry from anything close to comfortable and with the help of the Boynes family another plot of land was purchased to the tune of $7000k for the construction of a suitable school.

In addition the construction project the NLBC has been spearheading an adopt-a-child project which sees persons contributing towards the education and health of children in the African country.

 Dr Sylvia M. Simmons spoke of the difference her sponsorship has made in the lives of two African children she adopted and who are now in High School here in Tortola. She had also sponsored the salary for the principal of the school back in Africa.

Persons are encouraged to make personal donations toward the worthy cause as it was made clear that it is a project that is not limited to the members of the church. “It’s a Tortola Project and any and everyone is free to play a role,” said Bishop Cline.

He set the record straight that members going on the mission take full responsibility for all their expenses for the trip and funds raised goes directly to the school to the last dollar. Persons are also encouraged to support the list of events and activities planned to raise funds.

26 Responses to “NLBC on quest to finish school in Kenya”

  • ccc (14/03/2014, 15:08) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good job church
    • Ernestine (20/03/2014, 07:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Commendable outreach!
      We visited Kenya several years ago and the extreme contrast
      between the living condition of the well-to-do and the poor is vast and ever present.
      Blessings on the project! Verna
  • ... (14/03/2014, 15:14) Like (29) Dislike (12) Reply
    Raising $35,000 for ppl in Africa and it has homeless ppl here
    • sss (14/03/2014, 16:40) Like (5) Dislike (10) Reply
      some of these homeless people walking around here has well to do families that is not looking out for them. So shut your mouth if you have nothing good to say.
      • ndp guy (14/03/2014, 19:04) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
        ayo keep off russel he has to full he belly he has 2 years left
        • more to come (15/03/2014, 13:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          but he is not the only person with family walking the streets just check east end
      • D (14/03/2014, 21:19) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        thats besides the point. The family may have, but they don't. Not all families are the same.
    • Information (15/03/2014, 10:02) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      NLBC also has helped and continue to help persons in the Community, please feel free to contact the Church office for more information and ways you too can contribute. God bless you!
  • Sugar Pie (14/03/2014, 15:29) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Very good project.
  • Different (14/03/2014, 17:12) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    This is different. I like this idea especially coming from a church. i dont really understand the connect, it wouldbe nice if someone can explain that, secondly why arent we helping local homeless people, or hungry children, what about a scholarship to educated BVI Landers or a grant. Please don't bash me. I am just looking for the information.
    • Response to Different (17/03/2014, 10:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      There are scholarships that are awarded to the BVI Landers on a annaul basis from government, the church has a ministry that feeds the homeless and less fortunate.. Donations are welcomed at all times. I believe Dr. Simmons helps with this particular ministry. So this addresses your question about education and helping within the BVI. In addition, there is RIOT, another division of the church that reaches out to the community to help save lost souls and pray for the community. While New Life does it's best to help the BVI, there are other countries that are in dire need of help like this initiative NLBC has started. I'm not to sure what you mean by connection but if you would like more information about this project, I suggest you watch the telethon and call in if any questions you have are not answered and/or call the church to get more information and pics of the work performed thus far.
      • Different (17/03/2014, 13:50) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        Thank you for this informaiton, i will surel contact the church for more information and i also keen in finding out where and when does the church feed the homeless and less fortunate
  • !!!!!! (14/03/2014, 17:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I Like any idea that concern partnering and reconnect with a our mother helping to return her and us to a time before scipio Africanos!!!!!!!
  • 48 hours (14/03/2014, 19:04) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    bigs ups to the church on this project
  • Iwitness (14/03/2014, 23:27) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    I was on the missionary trip 2yrs ago when when the Church visited Kenya; what an experience it was. its really bad in that area. These people live close to the gabage dump (very stink area), when the gabage trucks come from the town to dumb the gabage, thats where the entire village will flock to get things from the gabage dump to sell on the street to their fellow villagers. We are bless in this part of the world and must that God for even the little that we have. A teachers wage over there is approximately $50US per month. The kids that are furtunate to attend the school (those who are lucky to be sponsored) are being fed there; they will not eat again until the next day when they return to school. I will apeal to the public to help the church and support the fun raising activities; its for a good cost people. All of us who were on that trip give personal belongings to those we came in contct with, when you witness the living ondition your heart automatically moves with compassion to give. Yes, we have stuggling people in this land, yes. we have homeless person on the street, yes, person right here at home need help; but trust me; our needs here CANNOT compare to the needs of those children in the slums of Kenya.
  • my two cents (15/03/2014, 06:37) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    When will he help the poor people here?
  • church member (15/03/2014, 10:07) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Up front, I’m not averse to the Kenya project. helping the poor is a core of the church mission...BUT
  • More Information (15/03/2014, 10:17) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    For just $150.00 a year, you can sponsor a child in Africa to go to the Tortola Child Rescue and Educational center. That's $12.50 a month, lets do it BVI!
  • @ more information (15/03/2014, 13:33) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    last time we were told to lets do this thing see what we got? waste, corruption, victimizations, and trips to papa new gunie..we not doing that thing again!!!
  • BVI Keep Calm (15/03/2014, 16:04) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    I think Infinite Solutions can donate that in one check payment without milking the pockets of the low pocket owners in the BVI.
  • voter (16/03/2014, 08:43) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Cline is not my most favourite person but he has some good initiatives coming out of his ministry
  • mean (17/03/2014, 12:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yes, We as a community, must help our brothers and sisters first in our home and and also help abroad.
  • Binocs (17/03/2014, 13:11) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    So of you that are on here commenting negatively are some of the first ones to run to the same church and Cline for help. you all might have to swallow your pride one of these days
  • blessings (20/03/2014, 09:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    To GOD be the glory great things He has done! Don't hate Appreciate!
    Those who are haters its time to change people. The end is coming...

    "The hands of the Lord is upon us"

    Blessings to one and all. This nation shall prosper in Jesus name.
  • Joy (07/11/2014, 11:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    James 1:27"A TRUE CHURCH IS THE ONE THAT TAKE CARE OF THE ORPHANS AND WIDOWS"


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