December Update and Student Scholarship Fund

Our apologies for the length of time since the last post.  Lots has been happening at the school, but we just haven’t been able to get to adding the news here.  We’re going to correct that over the next couple of weeks.

First, here is the December update:

Lion of Judah Academy December 2011 Update

Second, here is information about Student Scholarships, and how you can help out.

Lion of Judah Academy Student Scholarships for 2012

Many students are in need of scholarships for 2012.  If you are looking for a proven way to change someone’s life and make a real difference, this just could be the way!

Just A Pencil? – You’ve Got To See This One From Mom – AMAZING!

Just A Pencil? – You’ve Got To See This One From Mom – AMAZING!.

Hi, Everyone…this doesn’t have anything to do with The Lion of Judah Academy.  But I think this post, from someone else’s blog, is very cool.  And there is a wonderful parable attached.

I hope you enjoy this.  Please keep The Lion of Judah Academy, the students and staff, in your prayers.  The drought continues, and the food supply shortages are growing worse.

October Update Published

The October Update for The Lion of Judah Academy is now available.  Click on the link below to access the update.  Exciting things are happening!

View in Word:   Update 2011 October

View as PDF:    Update 2011 October

Pastors and Church Workers…Parents of LOJA Students

A Tanzanian friend just posted several photos on his Facebook page.  We’ve copied one of them here, and placed a link to many others below, because we think our Lion of Judah Academy friends will be interested.

This is a photo of Nassa Theological College alums on an outing to the Nyerere Museam.  Nyerere was the first president of Tanzania, and a national hero.

Many of the men and women in this photo have children who are students at The Lion of Judah Academy.  In fact, it was for people  just like this that the school was founded!  In addition, many of them were students of Hart’s when he taught at Nassa Theological College from 1999 to 2003.

When we encourage you to pray for the faithful pastors and church workers who are making tremendous sacrifices for the work of the Gospel, these are people we are talking about!  Your sacrificial contributions help support their children, and are a wonderful encouragement to them and their families.  Thank you!!

More photos of this outing appear on Mlelema’s Facebook page.  All the photos in this group are of the NTC alumni…the group photos are near the end of the list…but all the photos are of them are NTC alumni and LOJA student parents

Pastors and Church Workers -- Parents of Lion of Judah Academy Students

Form Four Students Taking National Exam Now

The all-important Form Four national exam is currently underway in Tanzania, and the Form Four students at the Lion of Judah Academy are right in the middle of their exams.  Please pray for them

This examination is required for all Form Four students in the country (somewhat equivalent to U.S. high school seniors), and pretty much determines what future academic opportunities will be available to them.

Lion of Judah Academy students have an excellent track record on these examinations, and we expect this year’s exams will be no different.  However, the students are under tremendous pressure and stress this week and next…and they only have one opportunity!

The exams started on October 3, and continue until October 14.  Please keep the students in your thoughts and prayers.  Pray especially they will have peace and confidence, that they will honor and glorify God, and that they will each do the very best they are able.

What’s Been Happening at Lion of Judah Academy

Each year we prepare an annual report on the previous year’s highlights and accomplishments. It occurred to us that many of you might like to see that report, so here is a link to the 2010 Annual Report of The Lion of Judah Academy. This link will take you to the website and, once you’ve browsed through the report, you might like to explore some of the videos, photo galleries, and other information on the website.

God is so good!

Lion of Judah Academy Annual Report 2010

Unique Opportunity to Support The Lion of Judah Academy

Are you a federal employee? A postal employee? A member of the military? Do you know someone who is? If so, you have a unique opportunity to support The Lion of Judah Academy in its work in Tanzania.

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the annual workplace fund drive for federal and postal employees, and military personnel. To participate, a charity must go through a rigorous application process and meet demanding qualifications. The Lion of Judah Ministries is one of those select charities which has been qualified.

The CFC season is now underway, and if you – or someone you know – would like to support The Lion of Judah Academy in its work, this is a great opportunity to do it! Please forward this opportunity to everyone you know who works in the federal government, postal system or military!

The Lion of Judah Ministries CFC number is 12377.

We are also in a very unique group of charities with overhead costs of less than 5% (LOJM’s overhead is actually less than 4%!). So you know that over 96 cents of every dollar contributed actually gets to the school to assist with the ministry there. This percentage is calculated by the CFC, based on IRS figures.

More information about the CFC can be found at their website: http://www.opm.gov/cfc/