We have had a few replies to our last
newsletter and thought it best to compile a list of the most frequently asked
questions.
Are
you returning to Ethiopia? No. We went to Gambela,
Ethiopia to get an Anglican College up and running for the growing church in
the area. We have completed that assignment and SAMS-USA has approved our
calling to go elsewhere.
Will
you still be with SAMS-USA? Yes. We have not
changed our sending agency and you can still give tax-deductible donations for
our ministry through the SAMS-USA website. (https://secure-q.net/Donations/SAMS/3723)
We have asked SAMS-USA if we could open up
a separate vehicle account, as we will be travelling to seven southern African
countries. This is not a project
account but solely for the purpose of raising funds for a vehicle. In
order to help SAMS-USA they would appreciate if donors would please send them
checks and write the checks to SAMS-USA and in the memo write Vanderbijl Vehicle.
While this is still tax-deductible, they would prefer not to have this go
through the online giving page, as this account will be 100% for our vehicle.
SEND CHECKS TO:
SAMS-USA
PO 399
Ambridge, PA 15003
Please feel free to
call Denise Cox at (724) 266-0669 should you have any questions.
Are
you going to South Africa? Yes and no. While we
will be stationed in Kenilworth, a suburb of Cape Town, we will be working in
seven southern African countries, namely, Angola, Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho,
Swaziland, Mozambique, and the St Helena island group.
Will
you have a salaried position in Southern Africa?
No. We will be going as SAMS-USA Missionaries to work with “Growing the
Church”, hereafter GtC. Only two team members of the GtC are given a small
stipend. The Anglican Church in Southern Africa has been described as poor,
black, and female, many of whom are not primary bread-winners. The following
documentary is focussed on a township in the Cape area, but could be true of
many other areas in South Africa and beyond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoMl_G6rL9k
Isn’t
the Church in Southern Africa well established? Yes
and no. While the Church in southern Africa has a rich history, it is a tainted
history. Apartheid divided people and fostered mistrust and animosity. In many
ways, the Anglican Church led the way in breaking down barriers, but there is
still a lot of work to be done before brethren can dwell together in unity. War
has torn communities apart as well, especially in Angola and Mozambique.
What
will your new budget look like? We have included a
document at the end that SAMS-USA has put together based on their calculations for your
perusal. The bottom line is, we need an additional US$ 1,000 to US$ 1,500 per
month.
How
can we help? You can help by continuing to support
us financially and prayerfully…we cannot do this ministry without you, as you
are an integral part of the mission. We need our senders!
If you are able to increase your support,
we would be most grateful.
If you know anyone who might be interested
in joining us all as part of our southern Africa team, please let us know or
let them know!
Spread the word any way you can!
Let
us know if you have any more questions! We do not want to be as clear as mud!!!
Thanks for your love and concern…we say it
often, but perhaps not often enough. Y’all mean a lot to us and we simply
cannot do what we do without you. You team members in our boat or the wind in
our sails…and we appreciate every one of you.
Blessings.
Johann and Louise
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Johann and Louise
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Southern Africa
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ANNUAL RECURRING EXPENSES (BASED ON SECOND
YEAR):
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SALARIES
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$35,682.44
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HOUSING (BASED ON
ACTUAL RENT OR RENT VALUE)
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$11,340.00
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FICA (7.65% OF SALARY AND HOUSING)
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$3,597.22
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PENSIONS
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$5,173.95
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HEALTH & LIFE
INSURANCE AND SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH
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$7,644.20
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MINISTRY &
RELATED FIELD EXPENSES
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$109.20
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GREAT COMMISSION
FUND (15% OF EACH GIFT PROVIDES
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$11,214.18
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ADMINISTRATIVE
AND PASTORAL SUPPORT FOR THE
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MISSIONARY AND
HELPS FUND THE WIDER MISSION
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OF THE SOCIETY.)
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TOTAL FOR ANNUAL RECURRING EXPENSES:
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$74,761.19
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TOTAL FOR ONE-TIME EXPENSES:
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$3,600.00
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(TRAINING,
DOCUMENTATION, TRAVEL TO FIELD, TRANSPORT
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OF GOODS, LANGUAGE
SCHOOL, FURNISHINGS AND/OR AUTO)
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MONTHLY FINANCIAL NEED OVER FULL LENGTH OF TERM:
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$6,295.50
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NAME: 2013 Two salary template
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01/26/17
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