Issa A. Innocent is our Memory Book Representative at Group Misa Hope Centers in Tanzania refugee camps for Congolese and Burundian people. More than 1,000 children attend regular Memory Book Clubs under the leadership of Pastor Innocent and his volunteers. Memory Books funded restroom buildings and support center buildings, as well as regularly donate supplies for the clubs where children share their stories of grief, loss and hope; participate in creative activities; and hear stories about God’s love for them. We’re excited to hear from Pastor Innocent how Memory Book Clubs are being validated as a community resource!
August 2019
Dear Madame Tamara Faris,
We enjoy ongoing activities of Memory Books Clubs at our Hope Centers here in the refugee community in Tanzania. I am very happy to share with you this message of congratulation from a delegation that visited us. I am also thankful because God’s guidance, blessing and grace are upon us. It is your devotion and continuing prayers and support, and the commitment and eagerness of our volunteer staff that we are proud of.
Recently, we received a delegation of local politico administrative authorities in visit to us. Main point was to be aware of the impact that we get in this community from using Memory Books and hosting Memory Books Clubs. My presentation of how Memory Books help children was followed by discussion. The delegation pronounced clearly that Memory Books and Memory Book Clubs provide tools that help hopeless to re-find their hope.
The delegation watched as facilitators were practicing Memory Book Club Lesson 74, and on following day they visited one of our Memory Book Clubs. One delegate said he realizes with consideration the job we are performing together with children for their future and that Memory Books endeavors to prove their best to children in midst of loss, while living in a difficult environment. After witnessing a Memory Book Club children’s performance, the delegates’ response was Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
I hope this encouraging message from the local [political] delegation will bring a place to me, and to you, too, to do the best for the children under our care through Memory Book Clubs. It is also a winning ticket that will help us to reach our goals assigned. God bless.
Sincerely yours,
Issa A. Innocent
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