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Well done RET
Refugees
Education Trust, an NGO in Partnership with the National
Council of Churches of Burundi (CNEB), has financed the
construction of the Administrative blocks to Nyabigina,
Canda and
Muyange
Secondary Schools
in the Diocese of Makamba .
Makamba
High School
was supplied with 150 double beds, 300 mattresses and 3
big cooking pans. This generous gesture will motivate
the repatriates to enrol and embrace the school
education. Thank you RET.
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Free and Fair Elections in
Congo
Rev
Gatoto Hermes, the Diocesan Secretary, was among the 7
delegates who were sponsored by Christian- Aid
Burundi
and sent by CNEB as observers in the Legislative and
Presidential elections in the Democratic Republic of
Congo last July. In
Kinshasa
, where he observed, Rev Gatoto has to say: “They were
free and fair elections, despite of some few
irregularities”.
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Rev Dr Ephraim Radner visits Makamba Diocese
The
Rev Dr Ephraim Radner and his daughter Hannah from
Colorado (USA) was hosted by the Diocese of Makamba from
July 20th-August 10th. They were
later joined by Mrs Annatte Radner and Isaac Radner.
During his stay in Makamba, he was privileged to visit
different parishes and people within the Diocese. A tour
to Gitega and Matana Diocese was also organized. The Rev
Dr Radner has met the House of Bishops to whom he shared
his views about the current issues affecting the
Anglican Communion. Before leaving the Country Dr Radner
said: “The report I heard in my own country about the
achievements and the wisdom is true. But I did not
believe these things until I came and saw with my eyes.
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The Bishop prays for the President
His
Excellency the President of Burundi has met the Anglican
Bishops in his palace based in Ngozi (North of Burundi)
where he shared with them about the socio-political
situation in the country. Bishop Martin Nyaboho was
requested to pray for the President, his family and the
whole country.
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Forthcoming events
- Youth
Camp in Nyabigina Parish : 1000 secondary
School students are expected to attend the event
- Confirmation
services to be held in different parishes
- Ordination
of Charles Niyungeko and Philippe Nyandwi as deacons
on 27 August 06.
- Construction
of a Youth centre by the youths themselves from 28th
August-7th September 06
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