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Our efforts at the Shigamani Project have included constructing a multipurpose building used as a church and community center. Additionally, we built the pastor’s house, drilled a water well, conducted teaching sessions, distributed Bibles in the local language (Tsonga), provided biblical materials such as books and CDs, fed many, conducted outreach with children and teenagers, supplied materials and uniforms for children, hosted growth events for women, men, and couples, supported single mothers, equipped village leadership, and more. All of this was made possible through the generous support of donors and the multiple mission teams we have sent to the area.
2012
In 2012, Henry Fisher was introduced to Vusi Masinga from Shigamani Village. Bishop Masinga had initiated a church under a tree on land given to him by the village chief to serve his community. Bishop Masinga was a great visionary, and an immediate connection formed between them. They began making plans for the church and future developments for the village.
2014
As per local culture, a house was required for marriage. Since Bishop Masinga was not married yet, we assisted him in achieving this goal by constructing a house. In December 2014, Bishop Masinga married Gertrude.
Concurrently, the construction of a multipurpose building was underway. This structure would serve as both a church and a community center, empowering the locals.
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2015
In August 2015, Bishop Masinga passed away, leaving a void in project leadership. Shortly after his passing, a tornado destroyed two of the building’s walls. We encouraged the community to rebuild the walls.
2018
After completion and with new leadership established, we assisted in installing a roof, making the building ready for use.
2019
In June 2019, we dedicated the multipurpose building. During the dedication celebration, an ordination ceremony was held for Pastor Gertrude Mathebula and the elders of the church. Since then, we have been working closely with Pastor Gertrude to empower her and the local leaders, with the aim of transforming Shigamani into a spiritually healthy and self-sustaining community.
2023
In January 2023, we began constructing a new building to house a bakery, a butchery, a restaurant, and a grocery store. We are empowering the local people through entrepreneurship to generate income and achieve self-sustainability.
2024
In 2024, we are sending several construction teams to South Africa to complete the new building. We are also seeking generous companies and individuals to sponsor the necessary startup equipment for the businesses.
We are providing training and guidance to local people to manage the bakery, butchery, restaurant, and grocery store. Once the Shigamani team is well-equipped, a scalable project model will be established and implemented by them in other surrounding villages.
Our Work Continues!
We will keep sending valuable resources and teams to support the community and project leadership so they can reach their potential. Future generations will be impacted, and countless lives will be touched by our connections and initiatives.