WWCS receives block press, encounters trouble in shipping
Uganda (MNN) -- When 35% of the nation can't read, good schools are a significant need in Uganda. Worldwide Christian Schools just received a gift that will help meet that. The ministry was given a block press [The Vermeer BP714 Block Press], which turns dirt and a bit of cement to bricks. Steve Geurink says it'll allow WWCS to build more schools, plus, "It's both producing a better quality block for us, as well as giving people a living in Uganda." The press was donated, but there's a hurdle to climb over before it can be used. "The cost of getting it through immigration, transporting it through Kenya up to Uganda, and then getting it set up--there's going to be about another $9,000-$10,000 worth of expense." Our Web site has ways for you to help defray the cost. "If someone wants to be a part of this financially, they're going to be making an impact in Uganda. That touches the lives of children and teachers as they have a place to teach the children the Gospel as well as a basic education.
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