Monday, July 28, 2008

Project Manager Position

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Shomeka Outreach is looking to fill the position of Project Manager. If you or someone you know would like to serve in Zambia beginning this September, send inquiries to info@shomeka.org

Position Listing: Project Manager
Location: Kazungula, Zambia, AFRICA
Contract Period: September 1, 2008 - November 30, 2008
Salary: Negotiable; self-raised support
Housing: Provided (House within Kazungula city limits)

Position Description: The Project Manager will oversee all building operations of the Nico Memorial Medical Clinic. Coordination will involve working with the Shomeka-Zambia Board of Directors, the Kazungula Department of Health Management Team, and the designated clinic contractor. Preparations will need to be made to ensure the availability of all building materials prior to the arrival of volunteer work teams starting October 5, 2008. The project manager will be responsible for the logistics and transport of all teams to and from Livingstone Airport, as well as oversee the work completed at the construction site. Other responsibilities will include payment to the clinic contractor for work completed and purchase of any needed supplies, including preparations for teams at the Shomeka house (i.e. food, bunk beds, etc). The concluding role will be to finalize the construction project after the last team has departed and secure the clinic until the next phase of operation begins.

Some Requirements of Service:
o God-honoring interactions with others
o Ability to work independently
o Adaptability to a third-world environment
o Leadership skills
o Respect for Zambian culture
o Honesty and integrity in handling funds

*Applicants must familiarize themselves with the organization and adhere to the Shomeka Statement of Belief while in service with Shomeka Outreach.*

Please submit your application to:

Shomeka Outreach
3169 Fernbrook Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Fax: (763) 746-0988
Phone: (651) 485-2970
info@shomeka.org

Construction workers needed for October!


The plan: Clinic Construction this October
The help: Looking for 20 able-bodied volunteers
The dates: October 4-18
Want to know more:


SHOMEKA INFO NITE
*CLINIC CONSTRUCTION 2008*

Please join us and learn about the construction plans for the building of Shomeka’s Nico Memorial Medical Clinic. We will share the vision for the clinic, plans to build this October, and the need for volunteers.

WHEN: Friday, Aug 8th @ 7pm

WHERE: The Andy and Amanda Root Home
(952) 473-1363 for directions

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Saturday, July 26, 2008

Lofty dreams engined by a big God

Lofty. That was a word spoken in prayer today during our Shomeka board meeting.
Lofty. Used to describe our goals for construction we all hope can take place this fall.
Lofty. Doing work in expectation that it will succeed.

To be lofty is to have faith.

Quite honestly, I am naturally a woman of little faith. If I were a disciple, I would be Thomas, doubting Thomas. I would have gone up to Jesus and asked him to hold out his hands for me to see. The thing is, Jesus did just that. He realized that Thomas had a heart to follow Him, but needed a little help to get him on his way. I have heart, and let's say a mustard seed of faith, but I'm in need of a big, resurrected God who is worth following.

That's what Shomeka is all about. Lofty dreams engined by a big God. Shomeka actually means "faithfulness" or "trusted" in the Tonga language. Its about our faith in God-however small it may be, and his faithfulness to us. So because of those scars in Christ's hands and feet, we do have lofty dreams to serve Him with the talents he gave us. Thus, our vision to go ahead and start a medical ministry for those in need...and, to do it this October.

My friend and Shomeka co-founder, Owen Simwale, just returned from 3 wks in Zambia. He was the leader of a group of 14 physicians, professors, and students from Penn State who brought medical supplies to Kazungula and neighboring villages. In 6 short days, they saw 560 patients, some walking 20 km to see a physician for the first time ever. The group did dentistry, HIV/AIDS testing, delivered babies, and provided other basic medical services. Let me just say right now a heartfelt thank you to all of you who gave of your time and talents to serve these people! (Glad you all got in a little bungi-jumping as well!)

Point being, the need awaits! Even now as I write this, there's some man or woman or child in Kazungula struggling with sickness or perhaps facing death. Building this clinic will unfortunately not save everyone, but it can save some. And it is for those 'some' that we plan to build.

Would you consider stepping out in faith and sharing our lofty dreams?

Shomeka Addition!

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Announcing...
the newest Shomeka member!
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Tipping the scales at 8lbs 1 oz
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*MIRIAM JOY KARDELL*
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Beautiful daughter of Todd and Charity
Beloved Shomeka Board Members!
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Congratulations Kardells!
(and big brother Solomon too!!!)
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Friday, July 4, 2008

Prayers for the Shomeka Team

The Shomeka-Penn State group left 7/1 for Zambia...Lusaka, Livingstone, Kazungula, etc. Please keep them in your prayers as they bring basic medical and spirtual care to the local people. They return 7/20-ish and once they are settled back home, we'll post an update on their trip and current Shomeka happenings.

Blessings to all,

Naomi