2 Timothy 2:15

              At the conclusion of chapel this morning, in the course of the announcements, Dr. Retief made a presentation about a book project that was begun in 2006 by the West Lake Hills Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas.  That congregation (in addition to providing scholarships for five students) contributes money each year to assist in the purchase of fourteen books for each student.  These fourteen books are the core of a minister's theological library.  Each box of books costs approximately $400.  Sixteen students were presented their books this morning.  It just so happens that the books arrived at the same time five women from the West Lake Hills Presbyterian Church arrived, so they were able to be part of the presentation.  Here are some pictures of the students receiving their books.

 

          This book project is not restricted to the West Lake Hills Presbyterian Church.  Dr. Retief announced that a congregation in the Netherlands had contributed approximately 5000 euros (about $6000) and that a small congregation in Nagadoches, Texas had contributed $500.

          There are many opportunities for support and service here at JMTUC that will make a tremendous difference in the lives of the students, in their ministries, in the churches in Zambia, and in the country as a whole.

          In case you're wondering, 2 Timothy 2:15 says, "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth."