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Africa Forum: Challenges and Hope. A congregation’s perspective Bethel Lutheran Church, Winchester, Virginia. Three Goals. Sustainable development Christ-centered partnerships Local ownership of project. Selian Lutheran Hospital. Semi-urban hospital of the Lutheran church in Tanzania
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Africa Forum: Challenges and Hope A congregation’s perspective Bethel Lutheran Church, Winchester, Virginia
Three Goals • Sustainable development • Christ-centered partnerships • Local ownership of project
Selian Lutheran Hospital • Semi-urban hospital of the Lutheran church in Tanzania • A clear mission to serve the poor and sick in the name of Jesus Christ. • Embraces a holistic model of health care • Selian’s scholarship program identifies Tanzanian Christians who have the academic and mission potential to pursue a medical career.
Maasae Girls Lutheran Secondary School • Started in 1997 • The first secondary school for Maasae girls • The future of the Maasae tribe depends upon the education of its girls. • Nanyokye Nasira will be the first female Maasae doctor in the history of the tribe.