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Country: Botswana, Africa
E-mail: matt.mann@agmd.org
Web: http://mattanddebbiemann.org/
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Debbie and I have been full-time youth pastors for the last 11 years. Most recently we werved a First Assembly of God in Kelso,
Washington for six years. We always knew that at some point we would head to the mission field, but didn't know when. We sensed
a green light for the Lord about two years ago and started down that road for approval from the World Missions Board of the
Assemblies of God. We were approved in April 2004 and have been in itineration mode ever since.
We are going to live in Francistown, a community in the northern territory of Botswana. Botswana sits right on top of the country
South Africa. One of our main focuses is to establish extension sites of the Bible College, which is located in the southern part
of the country. These outposts will provide adequate pastoral and leadership training for the churches in the entire northern
region. We will also help the national church with education, prevention, and awareness with the AIDS epidemic. Four out of ten
people in Botswana are infected with HIV/AIDS. The average lifespan is 34 years and decreasing rapidly. The Church in Botswana
needs a strong injection of faith and hope. God has placed a burden in our hearts for this country and people. The needs are
great in Botswana, but the opportunity for God to do the supernatural is even greater!
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Prayer Requests
- Health, safety, and continued ability to adjust to a new environment
- Opporunities to spread the good news
- Bible School
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Note: Botswana has one of the largest per capita AIDS/HIV rates in the world. The sense of hopelessness is rampant. The
Mann's believe God is the answer to this situation and the source of all real hope!
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