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About This Project
 The country of Mozambique has approximately 208,000 Seventh-day Adventist members, and the number is growing due to successful evangelistic efforts. Unfortunately, there are only 13 permanent church structures for these hundreds of thousands of people in which to worship. Many members gather together in houses, rented buildings, or simply under a tree. The worship facilities are lacking to such a degree that it is very difficult to maintain a high level of member retention.
Additionally, the citizens of Mozambique are in dire need of education. The literacy rate is under 40 percent for the general population, and only 17 percent of women are literate. The people need to be taught their language, as well as numerous other skills that are necessary to thrive in life.
Maranatha Volunteers International has recognized the need for quality church buildings and education in Mozambique. To help meet these needs, they have determined to build 1,001 structures that will serve as churches on Sabbath and schools during the week. The Northern California Conference has decided to partner with Maranatha in the construction of 25 of these much-needed buildings.
Much planning has already gone into this project; teams are already driving around the country and meeting with various chiefs and officials to determine the locations at which to erect the buildings. Because Mozambique is severely lacking even the most common of resources, the construction plans call  for the importation of everything from trucks to water. Since water, which is extremely scarce, cannot be used to make traditional bricks, Maranatha will be using special interlocking bricks that require no water to make. Due to the water shortage, Maranatha also plans to dig wells in Mozambique to provide the people with such a desperately needed resource.
The NCC is glad to be helping Maranatha with this important mission project. Please join us in advancing the work of God in Mozambique. |
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