God has given the church a mission statement:
Matthew 25:34-40 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For
- I was hungry and you gave me something to eat
- I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink
- I was a stranger, and you invited me in
- I needed clothes and you clothed me
- I was sick, and you looked after me
- I was in prison, and you came to visit me
“Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry, and feed you, or thirsty, and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger, and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
And the King will reply: ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’”
The Ark supports those in need in Fuengirola through Adintre and in Senegal through Senegal Projects…
A CHRISTIAN MISSION GIVEN BIRTH IN THE ARK
ADINTRE: A CHRISTIAN MISSION
What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? (James 2:14)
In 2002, Joyce Gyimah Amponsah, who gave her life to the Lord in The Ark Christian Fellowship in 2001, decided to put her faith into action by giving out food to the homeless on the streets of Fuengirola. It was the start of a ministry that had grown out of the Ark’s mission to care for the homeless. Her vision was to create a centre for social integration in the town, to not only meet many of the needs of the dispossessed but to help a number of other groups such as children, single mothers, abused women and the elderly, a place where she could minister to people and save souls. With that in mind she created the Adintre Association, a non-profit registered charity
Caring for the homeless
In 2012, she was given premises by The Ark where she could cook, provide grooming and showers and a change of clothing for the homeless and attend to the needs of other people in desperate situations. She thought Adintre had found its home for the future. However, following complaints from the neighbouring shops about the people she was attracting into the area she was forced to move out. Undeterred, she continued her ministry from home while praying for a solution until in 2015 she encountered the premises she currently rents and which she has reformed at a cost of nearly 100,000€ as a result of generous donations by individuals, the Lions Club of La Cala de Mijas and the money raised by Adintre from their Saturday market stall and other sales of secondhand items. God also provided her with an architect and other professionals who donated Adintre their time
Joyce has become well known in Fuengirola for her work having made several appearances on television and through her contacts with other charities and the local council
She has earned widespread respect and, through her example, broken down some of the barriers that can exist between Africans and Europeans. She is actively showing how immigrants – she arrived in Spain in 1984 – can make a difference to lives in Europe. In 2016 she was given two awards including the prestigious VA Foundation annual award for solidarity. In 2017, as part of the celebration of International Women’s Day she was given a further award by the local authority in recognition of her social work. The Association receives no public funding & depends entirely on donations & funds raised by a weekly market stall & special events. However, it is supported by highly prestigious schools (including the Ark Christian School) and hotels in the area which all appreciate the value of the Adintre mission
Since the Adintre day centre opened in March 2017 Adintre has ministered to the homeless and provided breakfast and a quality, hot, three-course meal, three times a week. Showers are available & Joyce employs a social worker to help get her clients off the street. Once a week the premises becomes a distribution centre for food to be taken home by the poor and needy who have a roof but little more. Joyce continues to need your prayers to send her volunteers and for sponsorship. If you can help, you can call her on 632 824782
For about the work of click here Adintre
More photos depicting the work of Adintre.
Children’s Festival
Volunteers
Feeding the homeless
Centre for Social Integration
Newly opened in 2021 is the Adintre charity shop. It’s open 09:00-16:00 Monday to Saturday in the Calle Féria de Jerez (next to the Juanito sports centre)
For more information from Joyce click here For more information http://www.asociacionadintre.es
Joyce Gyimah email: info@adintrefoundation.com Tel: +34 639 25 91 62
SENEGAL PROJECTS
SENEGAL PROJECTS
Senegal Projects started in 2013 with practical works, helping a few local families in the area of Palmarin (Petite Côte) Senegal
Over the years it has developed into an organisation providing 24 children with patrons for their school expenses. The wholesome school with Godly principles and reverence for the King of Kings, Jesus… The one chosen is St Martin’s of Palmarin Facao, reputed to be the best of the province. The great majority of children, whether Catholic or Muslim, yearn to go to this school
Many of our patrons continue to support their darlings through this primary school and the local secondary one. A few continue to help until their careers are in view
Our aim is for our children to be wise leaders to their generation, full of the Spirit of God. And so we pray for and encourage them
The annual cost is 100€ for local children
or 150€ for children who need transport to and from school plus a main meal before their afternoon class
Though patronage is paramount, other donations are used for food for the familes and/or medical expenses
If you would like to get involved and support these children, please bear in mind that patronage is generally a continuing commitment, and contact
Rosalind Beesley Tel or WhatsApp: +34 655 052586 or email ros.beesley@gmail.com
For more in-depth information regarding Senegal Projects, phone or WhatsApp Carol Routon: +34 693 468225