BFTF in India

I just wanted to share with you our vision and passion to help the Indian church. 
India is- 
- over 1250 million people
- the birthplace of four of the world's major religions. Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism
- Worshiping over 600 million gods

In the 35 years since BFTF first went to India the population has more than doubled, 
The 3 largest indigenous groups of Christians that we have consistently worked with have planted in excess of 11,800 new churches during that time. 

 

BFTF has been going to India since its inception in Jan 1980, 
over the years we have:-

Taken dozens of Aussies on a short term missions trip that have changed their lives;

Conducted dozens of crusade meetings across all parts of India where thousands have given their lives to Christ and churches have been planted;

Seen hundreds receive physical healing in their bodies in response to believing prayer;

Taught thousands of pastors and leaders on many and varied topics relating to leadership, church growth, church planting, church administration and pastoral care, 

Delivered hundreds of leadership resources by way of magazines, books, videos etc. 

Sponsored church planting pastors, donated bicycles, church buildings and resources in times of great need. 

WE ARE GOING AGAIN AND WOULD VALUE YOUR SUPPORT & PRAYER 

From 1- 12 October 2014

We will be in 4 different centres conducting 

• church anniversary meetings
• ministering in village settings
• speaking at major city churches and Bible Colleges
• conducting pastors training conferences. 

There will be preparation for future team visits which you may be interested to be part of. 
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We would value your prayers for:- 

• the director and team members from Australia
• the ministries that we are going to visit
• for fruitfulness in all the ministry
• for financial provision
• for physical protection. 

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Another BFTF Living Water Well project

Another faith venture of Beautiful Feet Task Force 

draws close to completion. 

Well Progress at Gitugi, Kenya and Preparations for Opening Ceremony.
See the launch details here. 

The drilling rig has arrived on site and commenced drilling for water.
 


The report from Bishop Gerishon is that at 130m deep they have hit water but not of sufficient quality for drinking and will continue drilling, it is expected that they will probably have to drill up to 200m or more.

    

The arrival of the drilling rig creates quite stir in the Gitugi community. 

• The recommendations of the Hydrogeological report.  

8.0 Conclusions and recommendations:
The summarized conclusions and recommendations from the hydro geological investigations undertaken within Gitugi area are described in the following sections.

8.1 Localized Hydrogeology of Investigated Area

1. The area is situated in a zone with moderate groundwater potential: The study concludes that based on geological evidence, groundwater prospects for medium-scale abstractions are good.
2. The available data indicates that shallow water strikes often occur between 54 and 159metres, within the fractured Basalts.
3. The Targeted main deep aquifer in this study which is more productive is found at depths greater than 96 m within the fractured volcanic rocks.

Location of Gitugi BFTF Living Water Well 
   
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WHATS NEXT ?
Sending International Director of BFTF Ps Howard Sands and his wife Joy to inaugurate the well and conduct the Living Water Crusade at the site to share the life giving word of God with the 7000 locals of Gitugi township and also conduct ministers training and a Womens conference.

Already, Bishop Gerishon of Wings of Life Churches has been to the site and shared with the locals the profound impact this well is going to have on their community and the reason that BFTF  wants to invest in water wells in Kenya. 

  

Bishop Gerishon takes advantage of the moment to share the Gospel

BFTF believes that life giving water wells strategically located is likened to the gospel and changes lives; therefore water wells are placed on cooperating churches property where they can bring life giving water to many villagers where they would normally have to walk long distances to get clean water. This way the churches  (who charge a minimal amount for the water) are able to maintain and repair the well continually, rather than let them decay from disuse because no one has collected sufficient funds to maintain the well; as happens in many places with large charity projects. The church is seen as benefiting its community and then becomes a focal point for the community.

PLANS FOR JANUARY 2014

On 1 January it is expected to officially open the well and start a 3 day Living Water crusade in the area. 

BFTF has been conducting evangelistic crusades in developing nations for over 30 years and expects to bring many to make a decision for Christ, see them healed, delivered and set free. 

Water well costs, bank transfer fees and local costs have not yet been fully met and we are believing the balance of $2,000 Australian dollars will be realised before Christmas to conclude the well on time. 

Donations for water water wells do not cover travel and evangelistic costs and  BFTF is still looking for the remaining $5,200 to cover airfares, land costs, crusade and ministry costs. 

Two ways to contribute

direct deposit to 

Beautiful Feet Task Force
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
BSB 062 614
Account number 0094 0442

PAYPAL OPTION

UPDATE 

To see the video on the trip to inspect the water well progress mentioned above, (Jan 2014), view our YouTube account here. 

The God of Provision

Thank God that He provides.
Today we have finalised the payment process and sent the money for the downpayment on the first BFTF Living Water Well for Kenya.

Through some difficulties of administration  earlier this year we have emerged with a new partner for the Living Water Well projects and are pleased to announce that the funds for the basic well to drill up to 110 metres at Gitugi, Muranga, Kenya have been received and sent. Over the next month or so we should be able to post some progress pictures.

We want to thank all those that have contributed, stood with us, believed in the ability to make a difference and been a part of this ministry and our lives. Today we begin a new chapter in changing lives for good in Kenya.

The village of Gitugi with a population of about 7000 has many needs, amongst them the need for fresh clean water. Let Bishop Gerishon tell the story of the need here in his own words.

Dear Pastor Howard,

I write to request you to consider digging a water well at our church in Gitugi, Muranga..

The Wings of Life Gospel Church International, Gitugi Branch is situated on Gitugi -Nyangiti, Road. It is in Muranga County, Gtugi Division. The population of this village is about 7,000 people translating to about 1330 families .

Kenya's people are, according to the United Nations, one of the most struggling populations in the world. With a population of approximately 36.6 million and an annual population growth of approximately 2.6%, the country's poverty index has also continued to steadily rise.

Water scarcity in Kenya has been an issue for decades, as only a small percentage of the country's land is optimal for agriculture, and the year-round climate is predominantly arid.

Water shortage in Gitugi,Muranga  means that a large population of women and children spend up to one-third of their day fetching water in the hot sun from the nearest fresh water source. This backbreaking work leaves roughly half of the  inhabitants vulnerable to serious dangers. In addition to exposure to the elements and risk of attack by predators, the primary water gatherers are also the most susceptible to water-borne diseases.

Water pathogens are a huge health problem here, as the people have been left unprotected against sporadic epidemics such as cholera and parasitic worms. The rate of exposure is extremely high because the water is not only contaminated at the basins and pumps where water is collected but the containers are almost always "found," second-hand objects, often previously used for oil, fertilizer or wastes.

Location of BFTF Living Water Well to be constructed on
Wings of Life Church at Gitugi ,Kenya

The land where the church stands wholly owned by Wings of Life Gospel Church International and has a freehold title deed. The property is solely use for church affairs.

This property is within a semi arid area where there is scarcity rainfall and getting clean water for human consumptions and for livestock is a tall order. Women and school going children walk for many miles to fact the rare commodity. The nearest clean water river is over 20km from this area Many families depend on harvested rain water which is do not last for long as many families can not afford to buy water tanks due to poverty levels. Women's, life in this area is defined by the burden of collecting water. For the old and the young, the sick and the healthy, it is a chore with no relief. Even when pregnant, women must trek over long distances in order to provide their families with water.

The strain of this arduous task has terrible health consequences for women. Often alone, some give birth on the journey to or from water points

It is women ’s duty to fetch water using their back even when pregnant

About 66 percent of Africa is arid or semi-arid dry lands like Gitugi, Muranga. More than 70 percent of people living in these dry lands suffer with water insecurity – meaning that they have less than 1,000 m3 per capita and do not have a reliable source of clean water close to home.

For women and children this mean walking up to 19 km carrying 20kg of water on their back each day. It is estimated that more than 152 million hours of women and girls’ time is consumed every day in the same way — collecting water to meet their families’ basic needs. Because of this, millions of women are inhibited from accomplishing little more than survival.

If by the grace of God this well is sunk here, l believe it will be a beg blessing to the surrounding community at large and mostly the church for the furtherance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Hoping this project will go through soon.

Bishop Gerishon K, Njoroge

WINGS OF LIFE GOSPEL CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

Other costs will be involved and if you would like to contribute to this project please consider
direct deposit to Beautiful Feet Task Force
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
BSB 062 614
Account number 0094 0442

Ps Howard Sands at official opening of
BFTF Living Water Well in Tanzania 2012


UPDATES ON THIS PROJECT

or by Paypal to assist BFTF International Director Ps Howard Sands to conduct an evangelistic crusade there with the opening of the well to share the message of the Living Water spoken about by Jesus, bringing life to those dry and thirsty souls.

For my thinking friends

For my thinking friends


INTERESTING CONVERSATION

An Atheist Professor of Philosophy was speaking to his Class on the Problem Science has with GOD, the ALMIGHTY. He asked one of his Students to stand and...

Professor: You are a Christian, aren't you, son?
Student    : Yes, sir.
Professor: So, you believe in GOD?
Student    : Absolutely, sir.
Professor: Is GOD Good?
Student    : Sure.
Professor: Is GOD ALL - POWERFUL?
Student    : Yes.
Professor: My Brother died of Cancer even though he prayed to GOD to Heal him. Most of us would attempt to help others who are ill. But GOD didn't. How is this GOD good then? Hmm?

(Student was silent)

Professor: You can't answer, can you?  Let's start again, Young Fella. Is GOD Good?
Student    : Yes...
Professor: Is Satan good?
Student    : No.
Professor: Where does Satan come from?
Student    : From. .. . GOD . . .
Professor: That's right.  Tell me son, is there evil in this World?
Student    : Yes.
Professor: Evil is everywhere, isn't it? And GOD did make everything. Correct?
Student    : Yes.
Professor: So who created evil?

(Student did not answer)

Professor: Is there Sickness? Immorality? Hatred? Ugliness? All these terrible things exist in the World, don't they?
Student    : Yes, sir.
Professor: So, who Created them?

(Student had no answer)

Professor: Science says you have 5 Senses you use to Identify and Observe the World around you. Tell me, son . . . Have you ever Seen GOD?
Student    : No, sir.
Professor: Tell us if you have ever Heard your GOD?
Student    : No, sir.
Professor: Have you ever Felt your GOD, Tasted your GOD, Smelt your GOD? Have you ever had any Sensory Perception of GOD for that matter?
Student    : No, sir. I'm afraid I haven't.
Professor: Yet you still Believe in HIM?
Student    : Yes.
Professor: According to Empirical, Testable, Demonstrable Protocol, Science says your GOD doesn't exist.  What do you say to that, son?
Student    : Nothing.  I only have my Faith.
Professor: Yes, Faith.  And that is the Problem Science has.

Student    :  Professor, is there such a thing as Heat?
Professor:  Yes.
Student    :  And is there such a thing as Cold?
Professor:  Yes.
Student   :   No, sir. There isn't.

(The Lecture Theatre became very quiet with this turn of events)

Student    :  Sir, you can have Lots of Heat, even More Heat, Superheat, Mega Heat, White Heat, a Little Heat or No Heat. But we don't have anything called Cold. We can hit 458 Degrees below Zero which is No
Heat, but we can't go any further after that. There is no such thing as Cold. Cold is only a Word we use to describe the Absence of Heat. We cannot Measure Cold. Heat is Energy. Cold is Not the Opposite of Heat, sir, just the Absence of it.

(There was Pin-Drop Silence in the Lecture Theatre)

Student    : What about Darkness, Professor? Is there such a thing as Darkness?
Professor: Yes. What is Night if there isn't Darkness?
Student    : You're wrong again, sir. Darkness is the Absence of Something. You can have Low Light, Normal Light, Bright Light, and Flashing Light . . . But if you have No Light constantly, you have nothing and
its called Darkness, isn't it? In reality, Darkness isn't. If it is, you would be able to make Darkness Darker, wouldn't you?
Professor:  So what is the point you are making, Young Man?
Student   :   Sir, my point is your Philosophical Premise is flawed.
Professor:  Flawed? Can you explain how?
Student    :  Sir, you are working on the Premise of Duality. You argue there is Life and then there is Death, a Good GOD and a Bad GOD. You are viewing the Concept of GOD as something finite, something we can
measure. Sir, Science can't even explain a Thought. It uses Electricity and Magnetism, but has never seen, much less fully understood either one. To view Death as the Opposite of Life is to be ignorant of the fact
that Death cannot exist as a Substantive Thing. Death is Not the Opposite of Life: just the Absence of it. Now tell me, Professor, do you teach your Students that they evolved from a Monkey?
Professor: If you are referring to the Natural Evolutionary Process, yes, of course, I do.
Student    : Have you ever observed Evolution with your own eyes, sir?

(The Professor shook his head with a Smile, beginning to realize where the Argument was going)

Student    : Since no one has ever observed the Process of Evolution at work and cannot even prove that this Process is an On-Going Endeavor, are you not teaching your Opinion, sir? Are you not a Scientist but a
Preacher?

(The Class was in Uproar)

Student    : Is there anyone in the Class who has ever seen the Professor's Brain?

(The Class broke out into Laughter )

Student    : Is there anyone here who has ever heard the Professor's Brain, Felt it, touched or Smelt it? . . . No one appears to have done so.   So, according to the Established Rules of Empirical, Stable,
Demonstrable Protocol, Science says that You have No Brain, sir. With all due respect, sir, how do we then Trust your Lectures, sir?

(The Room was Silent. The Professor stared at the Student, his face unfathomable)

Professor:  I guess you'll have to take them on Faith, son.
Student    :  That is it sir . . .  Exactly! The Link between Man & GOD is FAITH. That is all that Keeps Things Alive and Moving.


NB:

I believe you have enjoyed the Conversation . . . and if so. .
You'll probably want your Friends / Colleagues to enjoy the same . . .
won't you?
Forward them  this link to them to Increase their Knowledge . . . or FAITH.
http://beautifulfeettaskforce.blogspot.com/2013/07/for-my-thinking-friends-interesting.html


The student was ALBERT EINSTEIN 

DON'T WAIT FOR MIRACLES, INITIATE ONE!

I came across this blog this week on Africa Network BFTF from one of our members and thought is worthy of repeating here.


Do your BEST and God will do the REST! You can't expect God to do his part, when you fail to do your own part. Miracles are workable; the scriptures speak of the working of miracles. Instead of waiting for a miracle, you can initiate one by doing the right things via the right principles.

God's intervention is not an excuse for irresponsibility, nether is God a patron for the passive, nor heaven an asylum for failures. You either do something with your time, energy and resources or you rot and rust away.

God did not create the heavens and the earth by sitting down and claiming promises. He stepped out of eternity into time and worked for six days (Six thousand years in human calculation) and rested on the seventh day.

In Genesis 2: 8, God did what most of us have never done: He planted a garden. Most of us want to eat fruits, but we don't want to plant a garden.

A generation that believes in prosperity without principles, success without work, Privileges without responsibilities is a cursed generation.

It's time to get up! If you sleep, your life would slip off. To be seasoned, you must reason. To have worth, you must embrace work, not as punishment, but as opportunity to shape your destiny. Convert your confession into a profession; it takes just that to reach the ultimate of your potential. 

See you there!  

DrBenard Etta