Project Fiji 2 Africa

In Aug. of 2000, a journey began with a mission trip for Dream Machine Foundation,to Vatuvonu SDA School, on the Island of Vanua Levu, Fiji. This trip brought about a blessing far greater than one could imagine. In 2002 a return trip was made. This time 2 weeks were spent at Navesau Adventist High School on the main island Viti Levu, the dining hall was repainted, and 7 weeks were spent at Vatuvonu, working in the clinic making scabies creme. A permanent mission compound is slated to be built within the next couple of years, between Vatuvonu & Loa Village; we are currently working on several fund

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Project Fiji 2 Africa

Maranatha Volunteers International,

a Seventh-day Adventist non-profit that

builds churches & building people, opened Mozambique in 2007 to begin building 1,001 Churches, 1,001 Deep Water Wells, & 8 schools, all 8 schools are fully funded. They are currently working in Zambia as well. One-Day Schools are being built as well, praise the Lord. I had the privilege to go the 2007 Maranatha Convention at the Rolling Hills Commmunity Church south of Portland Oregon, Sept. 5-6, 2007. What a blessing in deed. You can order a free DVD set of the convention at Marantha's website. God has placed a vision within our heart to lead Fijian missionaries to help build churches, either in Mozambique, Mexico or whereever the Lord leads us & share God's message of Hope. Prayerfully in we hope to lead a group to Africa with about 25 Fijian Missionaries. Both in Fiji & here in the states fund raising projects will be undertaken. We will be working on a schoool & 1-Day Churches, evangelistic meetings, music programs, VBS, & possibly a clinic. Information about donating for this project is forth coming. Please keep this project in your prayers. Have you considered a working vacation with Maranatha? Keep checking back for updates on project progress.

raising projects. The Light of the mission field & helping others, has inspired a far greater blessing of giving, giving thru mission work with the Fijian people. And knowing personally how much mission work can change ones life, we want to share that blessing with those we've come to help, thus begins a vision, a work in progress. Prayerfully lives will be changed. With Kalou (God) all things are possible.

Gwen Sokata - Founder

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Our mission trip in Aug.-Sept. of 2007 was a great success. We were able to renovate a cyclone damaged home in Loa Village, the results are amazing. We put together a video of before & after pictures. Due to rain we were put behind schedule, but the project was finished, a full video of the completed project can be viewed on our Project Updates page. There are more homes in this village & others that are in need of renovation. God is truly amazing!!!

Savusavu is the closest town with good shopping, restaurants, Internet, car rental, wharf with a ferry arriving or departing daily, and the Savusavu Airport. Buses run several times a day around the island. Labasa is close in size to Savusavu, and it is located on the north/western

same amenities as well. When you arrive in Fiji, you will land at the NAN Airport in Nadi. For your Fiji travel arrangements (or anywhere for that matter) I recommend Carmie Hadley, she's always been able to get us the best fares. You can reach her @ 1-661-387-6619 or email her Travel@carmie4travel.com. Fiji's official Airlines is Air Pacific, you will be very pleased with the friendliness & service you receive. Ni Sa Bula!!! Suva, the capital of Fiji, is on

the island of Viti Levu, the opposite side of the island from Nadi. Fiji's population is around 800,000, with 49% of the population being Fijian, 46% Indian & 5% European; with 52% of the population is Christian, 38% Hindu, & 8% Muslim.

Once you arrive in Fiji you will realize that you are no longer in the rushed pace of western society, YOU, are on FIJI time. So relax, take a deep breath & step into Paradise.

When you have relaxed & caught your breath, the work begins. All mission work is done side by side with the people of the village, one has to be ready for a good workout! If you are looking to join a group mission trip, I suggest that you contact Marta Tooma D.D.S. at martatooma@missionatnatuvucreek.com website: http://natuvu.org

Last updated: May 4, 2011

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Vatu Yalewa!

I would like to share with you the heart of Fiji & her people. Check out this awesome music video: We Are Fiji. Click on video below. Description: The song 'We Are Fiji' is performed by Various Artists in Fiji, composed and arranged by Danny Costello. This song was originally made to celebrate the Fiji- World Cup Sevens Win in 2005. It was made to promote reconciliation and unity in Fiji. At present, this video is being aired on Fiji TV One, before the 6pm news and is being sponsored by ANZ Bank during this time of turmoil in Fiji. A copy of this video is available on DVD at the Fiji Rugby Union Office in Fiji for FJD17.99. Call 679 330-2787 or email: www.fijirugby@connect.com.fj

Artist: Doki Doki Gospel

Song: Ni Lomani Au Mai