A house for Pastor Madembo
The people of Makifu Parish have begun building a house for the pastor's family. Two years ago, they completed the construction of this chapel. The section straight ahead in the photo above is the sanctuary; the section on the right is office space for the pastor, congregational secretary, and a small sacristy. When Pastor Madembo and his family moved here, they lived in a rented house just down the road. Here's a view from behind the chapel, where the parsonage is under construction. They have made a lot of progress in just two months. Parishioners contribute to this project in many ways. Some provided labor, collecting stones for the foundation, digging the foundation, making bricks, and helping to construct the walls. A gift from 2014 SOTV travelers (a thank offering for the hospitality we received in the parish) provided funds to purchase cement for this stage of the construction. Azuberi Mhema is a skilled mason and