Special Projects

IEO Special Projects 2022–2023

IMMEDIATE FOOD NEED

Drought and inflation have taken a toll on the people of Tanzania. We requested funds for food at harvest time last September, and the Lord provided for enough food to last several months. Now the food stores are dwindling, and prices have nearly doubled since last fall. Current market prices and amounts needed for the ministry are as follows:

  • Cooking Oil (60 containers): $3,900

1 container (4 gal) costs $65

  • Rice (100 bags): $10,000

1 bag (200 lbs) costs $100

  • Corn (150 bags): $7,500

1 bag (200 lbs) costs $50

  • Beans (100 bags): $9,000

1 bag (200 lbs) costs $90

    TOTAL NEEDED: $30,400

    2022 Needs Fulfilled

    • Repair of ChristHope Orphanage wall: $4,600 sent ($5,400 still needed)
    • Fencing next to orphanage: $8,000
    • CHO school uniforms and shoes: $2,600
    • New library building: $21,000
    • Library books, shelves, tables, and chairs: $15,000
    • Arusha Crusade: $7,000
    • New large generator for the Bible school campus: $12,000
    • Tractor parts and seeds for planting: $4,000
    • Stationery supplies and books for office and students: $5,000
    • Cooking oil and rice: $12,000
    • Motor oil and grease: $6,000
    • Repainting of seminar hall and roof: $22,000
    • Continuation of cement block wall around Bible school campus: $21,000
    • Repairs to Washington house for female Bible school staff: $6,500
    • Sunday school classroom behind Arusha church: $10,000 sent ($10,000 still needed)
    • Wyoming house repairs: $2,500
    • Medical bills for Bible school teacher’s wife whose leg was cut off in an accident: $1,000

    TOTAL GIVEN: $160,200

    CLICK ON PICTURES BELOW TO SEE PROGRESS OF OUR PROJECTS.

    Remaining 2022 Needs

    • Repair of ChristHope Orphanage wall: $5,400 still needed
    • Sunday school classroom behind Arusha church: $10,000 still needed
    • Food for ministry: $21,400 still needed
    • Shoes That Grow for K–6 orphans: $1,250 ($25 per pair including shipping for 50 children)

    TOTAL STILL NEEDED: $38,050

    Upcoming Needs for 2023

    • Expanding the current classroom: $20,000
    • Solar system to help with power: $20,000
    • Finish office top floor: $25,000–$30,000
    • Continue the wall around the IEC campus: $20,000

    TOTAL NEEDED: $85,000–$90,000

    (The 2023 list will grow, but this is what we know for now.)

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