This September my team will be heading to Somerset East to take on a project called Beat the Drum. We need more people to partner with us in order for this to be made possible. Please read about Beat the Drum and its purpose and mission and prayerfully consider helping in any way God may lead. Thank you!
-Isabel
HISTORY OF BEAT THE DRUM
The horror of so many millions of souls currently under the curse of AIDS has been seen. The movie “Beat the Drum” was the catalyst for our response. A multi-faceted approach was developed that continued with a massive campaign to train young people in AIDS prevention, mobilizing people, volunteers from Africa and the US to break up into teams to go into high schools to train the learners in biblically-based AIDS prevention under a brand new project called, Beat the Drum.
Why Somerset East?
In early 2008 George and Michele Mwanza took a team to Somerset East for outreach. They spent three days prayer walking through the community. Through this prayer walk God introduced them to many influential leaders and opened their eyes to the need for change and growth within this small community. George knew that the town was ready for Beat the Drum it was just getting influential leaders on board. On Friday May 23rd six leaders from AIM along with George and Michele went to present Beat the Drum to different representatives of schools, businesses, and churches. The response was amazing. God was so evident in that room that day. They are ready for Beat the Drum to happen tomorrow. God is telling us that it’s time to move in to Somerset East and open their eyes and hearts to the ways of our Lord.
Mission
To serve the Somerset East Community by bringing primarily the message of abstinence through Beat the Drum project and giving hope through meeting felt needs in the community.
Purpose
•To educate on HIV/AIDS
•To prevent and STOP HIV/AIDS in the community
•To care for our community
PRAYER NEEDS:
*Continued prayer is needed for the whole week of community outreach week.
*Families of the community
*Finances
*HIV/AIDS positive people in the community
*Home Visits
*For the volunteers
*Curriculum facilitation
*Lasting impact and real value
*For God’s spirit to be poured out on the people attending
*Opening of their eyes to the knowledge and truth with understanding
*The Truth of the Word of God
*For the overall smooth running of our programs
FINACIAL NEEDS:
*Vehicle rental/Gas for transporting teams from J-Bay to Somerset East (100 people/3 hour drive)
*Curriculum-Our target is 6,000 books which will cost $.80 a book which equals $4,800.
*Any additional food that is not donated by the community
HOW TO GIVE:
Type BTD Somerset in the Staff name block
Or send check to Adventures in Missions (for Beat the Drum)
6000 Well Spring Trail
Gainesville, GA 30506
