UPDATE FROM THE TREASURER:
We are very pleased to report that total donations received or promised for the Maternity Expansion Project are now approximately equal to total estimated costs of this project. We are very grateful to all of our supporters who have given so generously, and to God for His gracious provision.
There are some uncertainties about the precise final cost of the project because the construction work is still at a relatively early stage, and also due to possible future exchange rate variations. Any future gifts for the Maternity Expansion Project will be used for this project as needed, or for other similar projects and ministries at the Good News Hospital.
The construction work on the Maternity Expansion Project has commenced and is making good progress.
A shipping container full of medical and other equipment for the expanded maternity unit left Northern Ireland in late February to be transported to Mandritsara. The container is taking the slightly longer route around South Africa to avoid the current problems in the Middle East.
Please pray that:
The construction work will go well
The shipping container will arrive safely in Mandritsara
Many more people will hear the Good News of Jesus Christ through the work of the expanded maternity unit.
We will provide further updates from time to time about how the Project is developing.
Please consider providing financial support so that people in and around Mandritsara can hear the Good News of Jesus Christ.
The Good News Project in Mandritsara depends on regular support from Friends of Mandritsara Trust to continue running. The Project raises some funds locally in Mandritsara from fees charged to hospital patients and pupils in the Good News School. However, the Project needs to receive around £235,000 in 2024 from us. We receive regular donations and one-off donations from a wide variety of supporters, including individuals, churches and trusts.
Funds sent by Friends of Mandritsara Trust are used to support the various ministries of the Good News Project. Through these ministries, many people in and around Mandritsara are cared for through the work of the Good News Hospital, the Good News School, the Community Health Team and the Radio Station. Many village church leaders receive Bible Training. Through all these means the gospel of the Lord Jesus is made known and God is building His church.
The Good News Project Finance Manager, Madame Rindra, gratefully processes the funds received for the project:
“We believe this mission was entrusted to us by God, on whom we want to be continuously dependent, and the Project seeks to serve with love, a spirit of service and professionalism.”