You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound. Psalm 4:7
Food and drink are great, but nothing brings joy like giving the Word of God out to others. Therefore, I am rejoicing. Here is why.
Three years ago, I set up the ROSEMARY JENSEN BIBLE FOUNDATION separate from Rafiki in order to send Bibles to Africans. The RJBF sent Bibles to pastors, seminary students, teachers, and all students in Rafiki’s Christian classical schools. By God’s grace we were able to give more than 60,000 Bibles to those who otherwise would have no Bible.
Then in 2019 the churches in Africa asked if Rafiki could give them Sunday School material. They told us they had none. So, I started to take the Rafiki Bible Study (RBS) lessons and revise and reformat them for adult SS use. Level writers took the adult lessons and re-wrote them for children on three separate levels. We have finished MATTHEW and ACTS so far and intend to do as many books of the Bible as churches want.
The RSS (Rafiki Sunday School) packets Rafiki produce include written lessons for teachers, a memory verse, a printed hymn, and a Bible commentary (paid for by donors to the ROSEMARY JENSEN BIBLE FOUNDATION).
NOW! – the Church of Uganda has ordered 600 RSS packets of MATTHEW (31 lessons) for their 600 congregations! They want them asap, so Rafiki will put 600 of them on a container September 21st headed for Uganda. Since most everybody goes to church in African countries, and since all Protestant churches have Sunday Schools, and since every class will have at least ten members, here is what will happen when the RSS material arrives.
Every Sunday for 31 weeks, there will be at least 24,000 men, women, and children studying the Bible in Uganda! And that is in just one denomination in one of our ten countries. Who knows what God will do in the days to come?
So, you now know why I am so full of JOY -- I’m giving others the Word of God!
I am so excited to read this. I remember the YouTube video of R.C Sproul and you discussing the first Bible number needed. R.C. looked at you and questioned why are we thinking so small? This is more than could be imagined which is what our great God has told us He would do for his people. AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteWhat could be a more wonderful gift or bring more joy than your knowing God’s word will continue to impact countless individuals in Africa and throughout the world for eternity! This has truly been your passion, and thank you, Rosemary, for never “retiring” from sharing God’s word! How God must delight every time even one of His own shares His word with another. He Is AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing! What JOY!!
ReplyDeletePraising God with you! May He bless those churches richly.
ReplyDeleteIf we want to donate financially, who do we contact for information! Praising our amazing God with you!!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Jackysue, You can donate to the ROSEMARY JENSEN BIBLE FOUNDATION (RJBF) by sending a check to RJBF at PO BOX 488, Eustis, FL 32777-0488. I really appreciate any help you can give to get Bible commentaries out to Africa. I send regular updates to donors, so I'll be able to stay in touch with you that way. Thank you so much! Rosemary
DeleteCatching up on these blogs now.. so thankful that you are taking the time to share the wisdom you’ve gleaned in these small, impactful paragraphs. My husband Jordan and I had the opportunity to have dinner in your home in 2015 before completing a missions trip to Rafiki in Zambia.
DeleteI praise God for how you’ve allowed him to utilize you as a vessel during your time on this earth! I’m thankful for your lack of fear during this time.. It is absolutely INCREDIBLE how many people are deeply studying the word of God because of your obedience to our Lord. I am praying wholeheartedly that He continues to provide his protection and his peace over your life as you continually, faithfully serve Him. ��
Rosemary, your Blog is like sitting in your home when I came for TL training. Thank you for your book that I am restudying & the others you recommend...they are gold!
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