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Helping the Church in Chad rescue orphans and widows,
train leaders, and share
the Gospel
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May 2012
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The Best Ways to Fight Poverty – Really
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By Scott Hafemann, President,
Mission:Chad
Since I am not an economist, I am always interested when an expert "puts the cookie on the lowest shelf so I can reach it" when it comes to the complicated issues surrounding fighting poverty at both the macro- and micro-levels. Our work in Mission: Chad fuels this interest, since we are trying to be faithful in fighting for the future of this poverty-plagued place. From our beginning, we have been aware of the futility of putting band aids on cancer, though we also know that there are times when we must simply give food to the hungry, regardless of its long-term impact. As James 2:15-16 puts it, "If a brother or sister is ill-clad and in lack of daily food, and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled," 
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May 2012
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More Solarlampen für Afrika: Let there be light!
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April 2012
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More Bad News/Good News in Chad
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Group photo of recent pastor conference attendees at Village Altonodji in Moundou, Chad.
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You know the routine: "I've got bad news and good news, which do you want first?" I always take the bad news first, hoping that it will be overcome by the good, and the good will leave the lasting impression – like a child looking forward to desert after the liver and spinach (unless you like liver and spinach).
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By Scott Hafemann, President,
Mission:Chad
The turn of the New Year always brings its bad news/good news forecasts. When thinking about Chad, I like the bad news first, to see what we are up against and to see what God might do in the midst of adversity, which is his usual way of working. So I opened up Mercer's annual "quality of living index" and evaluation for 2011/2012 (one of the best global analysis companies), hunting for Chad .
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April 2012
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Enabling Students To Love God With Their Minds & Hearts
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By Steve Brendle
Mission:Chad
On Friday Feb. 24 the new 180 person dining hall and high school building, including a science lab, was dedicated. The ceremony started with a service at the chapel where the school children gathered and the choir sang praise songs. Among the speakers at the ceremony...
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New dining hall with a seating capacity of 180 persons at Village Altonodji.
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April 2012
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Pastor's Conference Draws 200 to VA
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By Steve Brendle
Mission:Chad
For the second year Village Altonodji has hosted a conference for pastors, deacons and deaconess from southern Chad. This year over 200 attended for both teaching and a working session on presenting the Gospel to their congregation, or whenever they have an opportunity to speak.
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Pastor Dan Myers of Spanish River Church speaks to 200 pastors and deacons at Village Altonodji.
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April 2012
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News from our Oldest Donor For the Youngest of the Poor in Chad
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We had a donor for orphans who along the years had to change the size of donation because of her income. The last year or so she donated $5/month. Recently she wrote the following note:
I regret to inform you that I am unable to continue my mission giving. It has been an honor and a privilege to support your ministry these past many years. At 101 years old, I now require round clock care and have recently moved to a nursing home. This means that all of my income must go toward my care.
Please know that I will continue pray for your ministry as you spread the gospel. May the Lord richly bless your work.
Warmest regards,
Elizabeth S.
The members of Mission:Chad and our partner brothers and sisters in Chad are exceedingly grateful for the commitment of love, prayer, devotion and financial giving Elizabeth has given over these past years. Please pray for her as she transitions to this new phase of her life.
May God richly bless you, Elizabeth S.!
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February 2012
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Emergency Fund Established for Famine Victims in Chad!
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Last year's draught has resulted in a poor harvest causing a famine for many in the Sahel region, including Chad. Demand for food has driven prices higher, which impacts the poor directly. The Chadian church's response is draining precious resources, of which there is little to begin with. Our partner churches in Chad have just put out the call to us for help.
Donations to Mission:Chad's Emergency Fund will go directly to our partner churches in Chad for the purpose of feeding those who do not have the means to feed themselves.
Read AlertNet reference article.
Thank you for your prayerful consideration of help in this time of need.
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February 2012
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Teaching the Bible in N'djamena, Chad:
The 3rd Most Expensive City for Expats in the World!
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By Scott Hafemann, President,
Mission:Chad
This past summer The London Telegraph gave the results of their yearly study of the 20 most expensive cities in the world for expats (see the link below). N'djamena ranked 3rd, right after Tokyo and just ahead of Moscow! Though consistently one of the ten poorest countries in the world (currently ranked 7th by the UN's 2010 Human Development Report), Chad's main city is one of the most expensive for expats, due no doubt to the extremely high cost of everything beyond subsistence level...
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December 2011
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We Need Students at Christmas!
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By Scott Hafemann, President,
Mission:Chad
 Though we take it for granted, we all know that there is no future for the church or for society without education. Mission Chad is committed to the education of the next generation of leaders of Chad, for a country that was ranked in 2009 by the CIA at 212th out of 213 countries for literacy (74% over the age of 15 cannot read; the U.S. is tied for 27th, with only 1% illiterate). And that is just reading. What about life-changing understanding? Mission Chad currently supports Christian, life-changing education for approximately 440 students throughout the country, from the highest levels of leadership training (ESTES), to mid-range pastoral-training (Bebalem), to vocational and management training (our new project: the Christian business school,) to the all-important beginning (K-12 at Village Altonodji).
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