Several months ago we were in Bologna and there met Bro. Paul Nyarko of the Reggio Emilia congregation. He encouraged me to consider coming to speak to them. As we came there in April, we were very impressed with the brethren and their leadership talent.
Since the majority of the members know English, they have me speak in English and another brother translates into the Ghanian language. My sermon there, in May, was translated by Bro. Paul Nyarko.
The Reggio Emilia congregation, composed of brethren from Ghana, has over 120 members and is still growing. The room where they have assembled until now is simply not large enough to accommodate them, and beginning this month they were forced to begin assembling in a larger room in a nearby location.
They have a lease on this new hall, and the right to purchase it. They presently have about $13,000.- set aside for this purpose, but will need at least an additional $25,000.- before they will have enough to make a down payment for the purchase.
Let us appeal to you to make a commitment to assist these good brethren, helping them to reach this goal of a down payment as soon as possible.
To simplify the administration of such funds, let us suggest that you send them to our sponsoring church address, specifying that they are for the Reggio Emilia, Italy building fund.
Send to:
Valley View Church of Christ
P.O. Box 112
Jonesboro, AR 72403
Valley View Church of Christ
P.O. Box 112
Jonesboro, AR 72403
We thank each of you for giving this your prayerful consideration. We know that all acts of help, whether large or small, will serve to encourage and edify these brethren and help them reach this goal, and that their further growth and their expression of fraternal gratitude will fill us all with joy, in the unity of Christ!
The children in Reggio Emilia would love to have a separate room for their classes.
