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CELEBRATION IN MUYINGA
The diocese of Muyinga recently celebrated its first anniversary with a weekend convention at which the Most Rev. Bernard Ntahoturi and the Rt. Rev. Pie Ntukamazina were guest speakers. Other guests included Rt. Rev. Sixbert Macumi, who was also celebrating his first year as Bishop of Buye diocese. As part of the thanksgiving for the past year gifts were given towards the building of a Bible school in Muyinga.
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DISTRIBUTION OF MOSQUITO NETS
The Province began the distribution of the mosquito nets provided by ERD during November. The first recipients were in the area of Nyanza Lac, in the diocese of Makamba, where the prevalence of malaria is high due to its proximity to the lake. The diocesan HIV coordinator also received a motorcycle that will enable her to monitor the use of the nets. The programme of education prior to distribution of nets continues in the dioceses of Buye and Muyinga.
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MULDP EVALUATION
The Mothers’ Union welcomed Naomi Herbert, Katherine Cameron, Jeninah Nasimolo, and Nite Tanzarn (a consultant) for the evaluation of the literacy and development programme. Visits were made to eight literacy circles in Matana, Gitega and Buye dioceses. Discussions were held with both male and female learners, trainers and facilitators, community members, and Church leaders. The Province has been happy to receive positive feedback and helpful recommendations.
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THE COUNTRY
Heavy rain has fallen in recent weeks causing considerable damage and loss of life. In Makamba, for example, it is reported that tomatoes, beans, vegetables, sweet potatoes and other crops have been destroyed in the valleys while three people were drowned in the Mutsindozi River and another four people were hit by lighting in a thunderstorm. There are fears in several dioceses that famine will result from this situation.
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NEWS IN BRIEF
- The Province extends sympathy to the family and friends of Venerable Emmanuel Karimanzira, Provost of Makamba Cathedral who died on 8th November 2006.
- Helen Stawski, International Development Programme Officer at Lambeth Palace visited the Province recently to follow up on a proposal for education.
- Congratulations to Rev. Canon Alfred NANIYE (Bujumbura diocese) and Rev. Canon Nicodemus SAMUHUTU (Matana diocese) and their wives, who both celebrated more than 50 years of marriage during 2006.
- the Provincial office now has a newly appointed development officer, Léonidas
Niyongabo.
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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM THE PROVINCE AND GOD’S BLESSINGS IN 2007
Jesus said, “I am the Light of the World”
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News and information about the EAB can now be found at
http://www.anglicanburundi.org/
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