September Nashville Area Campaign Focused on Supporting Africa University
NASHVILLE – The top official of United Methodist-related Africa University is coming to Nashville to lead an early September campaign urging Middle Tennesseans to support the Zimbabwe-based institution.
Associate Chancellor Dr. Fanuel Tagwira is heading a delegation of university-related officials who will be visiting United Methodist congregations Sept. 6-13 to build continuing support for the 1,300 student university. Students at the university represent 22 countries across Africa.
As Dr. Tagwira preaches at Forest Hills United Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 13, other representatives of the university and its Nashville-based development office will be speaking at 11 other congregations in Davidson, Williamson, and Sumner counties.
“Africa University is a jewel of hope for Zimbabwe and the rest of Africa,” said Bishop Dick Wills of Nashville, leader of United Methodists in middle and western Tennessee. “When other universities were closed due to Zimbabwe’s severe economic and political crisis, Africa University remained open. It is producing key economic, scientific, and religious leaders for countries all across Africa.”
Bishop Ernest Lyght of Charleston, W.Va., president of the university’s development group, said this visitation is particularly focused on showing the benefits of long-term planned giving to help sustain the university.
“It is a great thing to share God’s blessings in this way,” Bishop Lyght said. To me, there is no better feeling than to know I’ve planted seeds of hope for Africa’s bright future.
“The United Methodist Church is committed to Africa, and Africa University is a key focus of our ministry. As it prepares a new generation of leaders, it needs the support of United Methodists in the United States,” Bishop Lyght said. “The best way for many to help is to look at the long term, both for their lives, and for the continuation of the university.”
Lyght said there are many options for planned giving, such as bequests, designating proceeds from insurance policies, and other income generating instruments.
With its main campus located in Old Mutare, in central Zimbabwe, Africa University opened its doors in 1992. The university currently offers bachelors and masters degree programs in six faculties - Agriculture and Natural Resources, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Management and Administration and Theology. The Institute of Peace, Leadership and Governance offers postgraduate diploma and masters
Programs.
For more information on how you can support Africa University, contact Ms. Elaine Jenkins, director of planned giving, at 615 340-7428, or email her at ejenkins@gbhem.org.
Here is the schedule of speakers at Nashville area churches:
· Sunday, Sept. 6, Ms. Elaine Jenkins will address the combined Sunday School classes at Belmont UMC, Nashville.
· Wednesday, Sept. 9, Bishop Ernest Lyght will speak at Christ United Methodist Church, Franklin during its Wednesday evening programming.
· Sunday, Sept 13 speaker include:
o Calvary UMC, Nashville, Dr. William McFadden during Church School and worship.
o Blakemore UMC, Nashville, Rev. Heinrich Meinhardt, during worship.
o Connell Memorial, Goodlettsville, Dr. Maggie Jackson at 8 and 11 a.m. worship services.
o Clark Memorial UMC, Nashville, Ms. Amelia Tucker Shaw during a Sunday School forum.
o Donelson Heights UMC, Kevin G. Goodwin during worship and Sunday School.
o First UMC, Gallatin, Martha Mutisi during church school and worship.
o First UMC, Franklin, Mr. James Salley, during worship at 9 and 10:30 a.m.
o First UMC, Hendersonville, Rev. Yollande S. Mavund, during church school and worship.
o First UMC, Murfreesboro, Bishop J. L. McCleskey, during 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship.
o Forest Hills UMC, Dr. Fanuel Tagwira, during worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m.
Associate Chancellor Dr. Fanuel Tagwira is heading a delegation of university-related officials who will be visiting United Methodist congregations Sept. 6-13 to build continuing support for the 1,300 student university. Students at the university represent 22 countries across Africa.
As Dr. Tagwira preaches at Forest Hills United Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 13, other representatives of the university and its Nashville-based development office will be speaking at 11 other congregations in Davidson, Williamson, and Sumner counties.
“Africa University is a jewel of hope for Zimbabwe and the rest of Africa,” said Bishop Dick Wills of Nashville, leader of United Methodists in middle and western Tennessee. “When other universities were closed due to Zimbabwe’s severe economic and political crisis, Africa University remained open. It is producing key economic, scientific, and religious leaders for countries all across Africa.”
Bishop Ernest Lyght of Charleston, W.Va., president of the university’s development group, said this visitation is particularly focused on showing the benefits of long-term planned giving to help sustain the university.
“It is a great thing to share God’s blessings in this way,” Bishop Lyght said. To me, there is no better feeling than to know I’ve planted seeds of hope for Africa’s bright future.
“The United Methodist Church is committed to Africa, and Africa University is a key focus of our ministry. As it prepares a new generation of leaders, it needs the support of United Methodists in the United States,” Bishop Lyght said. “The best way for many to help is to look at the long term, both for their lives, and for the continuation of the university.”
Lyght said there are many options for planned giving, such as bequests, designating proceeds from insurance policies, and other income generating instruments.
With its main campus located in Old Mutare, in central Zimbabwe, Africa University opened its doors in 1992. The university currently offers bachelors and masters degree programs in six faculties - Agriculture and Natural Resources, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Management and Administration and Theology. The Institute of Peace, Leadership and Governance offers postgraduate diploma and masters
Programs.
For more information on how you can support Africa University, contact Ms. Elaine Jenkins, director of planned giving, at 615 340-7428, or email her at ejenkins@gbhem.org.
Here is the schedule of speakers at Nashville area churches:
· Sunday, Sept. 6, Ms. Elaine Jenkins will address the combined Sunday School classes at Belmont UMC, Nashville.
· Wednesday, Sept. 9, Bishop Ernest Lyght will speak at Christ United Methodist Church, Franklin during its Wednesday evening programming.
· Sunday, Sept 13 speaker include:
o Calvary UMC, Nashville, Dr. William McFadden during Church School and worship.
o Blakemore UMC, Nashville, Rev. Heinrich Meinhardt, during worship.
o Connell Memorial, Goodlettsville, Dr. Maggie Jackson at 8 and 11 a.m. worship services.
o Clark Memorial UMC, Nashville, Ms. Amelia Tucker Shaw during a Sunday School forum.
o Donelson Heights UMC, Kevin G. Goodwin during worship and Sunday School.
o First UMC, Gallatin, Martha Mutisi during church school and worship.
o First UMC, Franklin, Mr. James Salley, during worship at 9 and 10:30 a.m.
o First UMC, Hendersonville, Rev. Yollande S. Mavund, during church school and worship.
o First UMC, Murfreesboro, Bishop J. L. McCleskey, during 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship.
o Forest Hills UMC, Dr. Fanuel Tagwira, during worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m.
