AAV Project
Update on Sariki Village
August 2015
For in the gospel the righteousness of
God is revealed--a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as
it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."
Romans 1:17
Introduction
The word of God has the
power to Transform lives. The inhabitants of Sariki and adjacent villages would
vouch for this statement as the transformation that has engulfed this region
has become palpable. People witness transformation in the areas of their
spiritual life, children’s education, health care, socio-economic status and
more. The local church plays a vital part in implementing the Adopt-A-Village
Program’s activities across the region. Once these activities become
self-sustainable, the church then becomes the focal point of all spiritual and
developmental progress in the region.
Highlight
“We used to have an old
school building, but had no teacher, our children used the place for playing games, but now our children
receive education in that same place ” this is a statement of a resident from
Kumbimeda village which is about 2 miles away from Sariki Village. This village
is difficult to access as a river runs straight in the middle of the main road
and the village. In the rainy seasons this place becomes inaccessible and all
communication is lost between them and the outside world.
A new Day Care Center has
been initiated since the month of June 2015, Buoyant parents send their
children with hopes of achieving what they haven’t, a proper education. 90% of
the adult residents of this village are illiterate and addicted to alcohol.
Educating these young ones can bring great change to this village.
Evening Study Center
The school dropout rate in
rural areas is more than 25% because of poor teaching staff in Government
public schools, under skilled teachers and lack of infrastructure. In most
rural areas a large percentage of parents are uneducated. This makes it
difficult for these parents to comprehend the importance of education and lack
the knowledge of guiding their children through their academic progress.
In order to decrease the
school dropout rate and to improve the educational standards of school going
children, An evening study center has been opened at Sariki village. 35
students from Sariki and another 30 students from Sompagam village attend these
classes. Trained teachers use new teaching methodology to assist these children
to enhance their learning capacity and to perform better in their academics.
Special Programmes
Visit from Sponsoring Church
A team from our sponsoring
church, the New Xenos Christian Fellowship Church visited Sariki village on the
13th of August 2015. The team shared the word of God amongst 30
pastors. In the afternoon, the team had a prayer walk around Sariki village and
prayed for the salvation of the community. The team also interacted with
believers, women transformation group members and students in skill training
units. Many villagers shared their testimonies of how their lives have been
transformed through the AAV program and the Children received various gifts.
These visits by a sponsoring church team gives a lot of encouragement to the
Pastor, believers, villagers and staff.
Update on
other Programme
Evangelism Church Planting
Over the past months, The
Gospel has reached 140 people through personal evangelism and 190 people
through cottage prayers. There are 30 believers who attend the Sunday service.
Women and youth prayer groups play a vital role in proclaiming the gospel in
these areas.
Mr. Mellaka Annayya, a 50
year old man belongs to Sompagam village. He used to often create problems
against the Pastor and other Christians in the area. His alcohol addiction
problems made him repressible to people around him Though he detested Pastor
Suvartha Rao, the Pastor still made efforts to go to him with the Gospel. After
a few months, Mellake Annayya showed receptiveness to Gospel and has now calmed
down significantly. Let us pray for his salvation.
Children Gospel Club:
20 children receive
spiritual nurture and are growing in faith. They learn Bible stories, songs,
dances and memorise Bible verses. The Lord has given us an opportunity to
disciple these children to grow in their faith so they can share their
testimonies to their families and community.
Women Transformation Group
In order to bring a sustainable development amongst
women, women transformation groups are formed. The WTG’s encourage women to become
entrepreneurs and train them in various income generation schemes.
The role of WTG members in
the local community is essential. From creating awareness, to empowering women,
the WTGs reach out to transform the community. Currently there are 4 WTGs
formed in Sariki, D. Thadivalasa and Sompagam villages. Each group has 10
members. They are being trained in Leadership skills, alternative income
generation, micro business concepts, thrift and savings.
Skill
training.
There are 12 women
undergoing skill training. In this Skill Training Center, women are being
trained in tailoring, making handicrafts and household articles. They are also
assisted to market their products locally. These skills will help these women
to come out of poverty. As these women’s lives change, their children’s future
will also change. Skill training ensures better living conditions for these women.
The first batch of 12 students have successfully completed 6 months training
course and the second batch of 10 students has commenced. 2 students have
accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and have started to come to
church regularly.
Awareness
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1
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Topics
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Number of meetings held
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People benefitted
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2
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Personal health and Hygiene Awareness
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4
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120
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3
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Prevention of
HIV/AIDS Awareness
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3
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105
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4
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Mother and Child care
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3
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60
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Medical Camp
A medical
camp was organized on 21st June 2015 in Sariki village. Over 102
patients were treated. People from
surrounding villages participated in this medical camp. Most of the people
suffering from fever, head ache and body pains were treated accordingly.
Patients with more severe medical conditions were referred to nearby Government
hospital. First Aid boxes have been given to AAV staff for emergency situations
Mother and
Child care
Presently,
135 women under ante natal care and 108 women in postnatal care are under
follow up. Nutritious diet is taught to mothers for the benefit of both the
mother’s health and the baby’s healthy growth.
Environmental
Sustainability Program
A special program was organized on the 8th of July 2015
at Sariki Village on Environmental Sustainability. Importance of Tree plantation,
distribution of saplings and vegetable seeds were taught to the locals. We had
meetings with the WTG group members and distributed the Mango tree saplings to
40 WTG group’s members and 42 people in the Village.
Testimony
Swathi, a 6 year old girl is
a student of our Evening study center in Sariki. According to a statement from
her mother, “My husband works as a daily wages worker and hardly gets a job for
10 days in a month. We never get good food or clothing. I have sent my daughter
to a Government school but she shows no sign’s of improvement in her studies.
But since enrolling into the AAV Evening Study Center her studies as well as
her behaviour has significantly improved. This is one of the statements of a
poor mother in Sariki village. Hundreds of mothers like her bear witness to
their children’s progress due to the Evening study centres.
Prayer Points
- Pray for the students who undergo training in the Skill training
center and receiving special academic coaching through the Day care and
Evening study centers.
- Pray for the First batch of students undergoing skill training as
they have completed the course and are now taking efforts to start new micro
business units.
- Pray for the women of the WTG group that they may have better
living conditions through micro businesses.
- Pray for all the
villagers who are yet to be reached by the word of God.
Praising Points
- Praise God for AAV project which
brings strong and sustainable transformation in and around Sariki village.
- Praise God that His Grace was enough
to conduct Medical camp, to provide First aid Box, Tree saplings and
Vegetable seeds in the past months to the people.
- Praise God for Pastor Suvartha Rao and AAV staff as they have been working to win souls for His Kingdom
- Praise God that a new day care center and an evening study center has been started.
- Praise God for the visiting Team members from the sponsoring church and for their encouragement.
- Praise God for Pastor Suvartha Rao
and AAV staff as they have been working to win souls for His
