Hillsborough Presbyterian Habitat Zambia 1999

Lisa took this photo in 1999 which give an idea of the spirit and friendliness of the people of Zambia.

The Brick

The Bricklayer laid a brick on the bed of cement
Then, with a precise stroke of his trowel spread another layer
And without a by-your-leave, laid on another brick.
The foundations grew visibly.
The buildings rose, tall and strong, to shelter men.

I thought, Lord, of that brick buried in the darkness at the base of the big building.
No one sees it, but it accomplishes its task, and the other bricks need it.
Lord, what difference whether I am on the roof-top or in the foundations of your building, as long as I stand faithfully at the right place?

From “The Prayers of Life” by Michael Quoist

First Language Lession

A few Bemba words and Expressions

Good morning……………………………..mwashibukeni
How are you………………………………..muli shani
I am fine …………………………………….bwino
Come here……………………………………iseni kuno
White person………………………………musungu
Woman…………………………………………mwaanakashi
Yes………………………………………………..eya, endita
Water………………………………………….menshi
Person………………………………………….umuntu
No………………………………………………….awe, iyo

Fund Raising Total

A total of £2370 has so far been raised (deposits included)

Tiyende Pamodzi

Children at Tiyende Pamodzi Habitat site in Zambia

Building Practice 2

Team 3 - room for 2 but could be draughty

Practice Building 1

Team 1 - not much room for sleeping

Building Practice

Team 2 - Christopher waves from the house

Habitat Building Day at Downpatrick

This is Saturday 9th December and not 2nd December as I had previously told some people. More details later.

Tiyende Pamodzi

where we may be building next Summer

Building Practice

On site at Habitat Downpatrick Teresa and Lynda model the latest fashion hats!

Countdown

johnny if you want to copy this code...it might be quite exciting to watch the counter count us down till we leave!

Jewellery/Cards

I have made some jewellery (mainly earrings) and cards which I plan to sell as a fundraiser. I have a few ideas of places to sell them but if anyone has ideas they would be much appreciated. Also if anyone else wants to make any, go for it!

Clare

Update from Mutinta in Zambia

Mutinta, who will be our Habitat contact in Zambia has sent us this information. I will publish link to the manual shortly.

Hi Johnny

Am excited that your team is looking forward to come to Zambia. I have attached our Global Village manual for Zambia. I hope it will give you more info about Zambia and also about HFH Zambia.

Getting back to your question, the weather is usually cool in August; it begins to be hot around Sept to October. Though it maybe a little hot during the day but it gets cooler in the night. No rain, so that is good.
I hope the manual will be of help.

Mutinta

20p's

In answer to the question a smartie tube holds approx $15 in 20p's. Apologies for the dollar sign. American computers don't have the pound sign!!

Collecting 20 ps

A question for the group - how much does a smartie tube filled with 20 pence pieces hold?

Next meeting

The meeting next week has been changed from Wednesday to Tuesday 14th at 7pm in Newtownbreda Halls - sorry as I know not everyone can attend but it is the best compromise.

Habitat Houses Zambia

Fund raising Ideas

Tim - do you think a good quiz sheet to sell be a simple fundraising starter?
Joanne Bell has booked a disco at Shaftesbury Bowling Club in January and is organising a quiz.

Zambia Map