Ministerial ambassador program
Rev. and Mrs. Nkhoma are in the United States participating in a Ministerial
Ambassador Program with the Presbytery of Olympia from January through June
2009. They completed month-long stays with Westminster
Presbyterian Church in Chehalis, Washington; Kelso and Longview; and are currently at Skyline in Tacoma. While here, they have been
interacting with many people and organizations speaking on behalf of the
Partnership between the Synod of Livingstonia and the Presbytery of Olympia
which was put in place to nurture Christian relationships and to help develop
the University of Livingstonia. They are also sharing their family story and
Rev. Nkhoma’s 30 year ministry with the Synod of Livingstonia.
Mariya
and Matiya have been enthusiastically involved in church and community
activities (a summary of their stay is attached) and we have enjoyed having them
in our home since their arrival in Washington State on 22 December 2008. They
have endured cold weather, snow and flooding in our area – all typical events in
Western Washington during our winter months. While here, they have kept
informed about the state of the American economy which continues to decline
amidst various “recovery” plans and expressed hope for the future of our nation.
Americans are resilient people and we have faith that, with the help of God,
this situation will turn around. It will take time. They also have witnessed
(by television coverage) the inauguration of the 44th President of the United
States, President Barack Obama whose leadership promises changes in many areas.
Whether or not Mr. Obama was our choice, Americans come together as a united
body to support the leader of our nation.
They Nkhomas have their own cell phone and e-mail account so
that others can reach them directly. Here is their contact
information:
Cell phone # - (360) 269-9754
e-mail address – matiya.nkhoma@gmail.com
Please let us know if we can
assist you in contacting the Nkhomas.
Faithfully,
Jenny and Henry
Kirk
(360) 748-8761
kirk@localaccess.com
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