Refresher training turned into a revival of faith for many participants, as well as reactivation for volunteer teams that have been quiet so far this year.

Seventy-two experienced volunteers joined the three day training in May at our Jos training centre. All recommitted to their teams for another three years.

They represent all the volunteer teams currently active – Bauchi, Gombe, Jos, Jalingo, Lafia, Mangu, Yola and Zing – and are now encouraging their team members who weren’t able to join the refresher training.

Over three days they were reminded of best practices for testing, counselling, care and support; vision sharing; the change from life sharing to voluntary saving advocacy groups; building relationships with church leaders; and social righteousness.

Each person recommitted to Grace & Light for another two years. International coordinator Tassie Ghata, who led the training, said “We are looking forward to seeing vibrancy in their lives and teams.

“Many had their initial training quite some time ago. Some things they had forgotten, other things they didn’t understand. Over the days it became clear to them how to show respect to the people they are counselling and how to ensure they are treated with respect when counselling.

“They said they feel better equipped to serve and also clearer in their faith, who God is, how to listen to him and live according to scripture.”

Our aim is to have all volunteers attend refresher training every two years as this strengthens motivation and commitment not only to Grace & Light, but also to the churches in their local areas.

Prayer Requests

Please pray for:

• Participants now they are back with their teams that they will remain committed to volunteering each month
• Team members who weren’t able to join the training, that they will be encouraged by their colleagues to remain committed
• Finances to run refresher training every year so all volunteers can have refresher training at least every three years.