Mujila Falls

MUJILA FALLS AGRICULTURE CENTRE : 

MUJILA FALLS AGRICULTURE CENTRE Serving and Saving the People of NW Zambia

Commissioned by the General Board of Global Ministries in 1992 : 

Commissioned by the General Board of Global Ministries in 1992

Serving as Licensed Local Pastor in Wisconsin during illness of Wife. : 

Serving as Licensed Local Pastor in Wisconsin during illness of Wife.

Returning to Zambia to Complete commitment to people there in 2005. : 

Returning to Zambia to Complete commitment to people there in 2005.

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Ordained as a Full Elder by Bishop Katembo Kainda in 2006.

Our’s is a Holistic Mission : 

Our’s is a Holistic Mission Spiritual Social Economic God Centered

The Empowerment of African People is our Goal. : 

The Empowerment of African People is our Goal. Basic, Activities Based Education in Productive Skills. Emphasis on Integrity and Christian Values. Emphasis on Professionalism. Opportunities for Advancement. Identification of God’s Gifts in Individuals. Continuing Support in Skills Development.

Our project avoids handouts that corrupt and handicap individuals. : 

Our project avoids handouts that corrupt and handicap individuals. Rather, we look for ways that people can advance through their own initiative and God given talents. We subscribe to the saying: “Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day; teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime.”

An Example of how the Holy Spirit can work through a missionary couple to Change Lives. : 

An Example of how the Holy Spirit can work through a missionary couple to Change Lives. In 1996, Tshala Mwengo was just a village boy in D.R. Congo with a desire to learn about agriculture. Through your gifts, Roxanne and I empowered him to his full potential. Today, Tshala Mwengo has a B.S. degree in Agriculture from Africa University and has just been commissioned a full missionary by the General Board of Global Ministries. He is my colleague and co-director at Mujila Falls.

At Mujila Falls We Teach: : 

At Mujila Falls We Teach: Appropriate Technology Methods. Low-input Agriculture. Integrated Agriculture. Diversified and Niche Agriculture. Cost/Benefit Analysis. Processing and Marketing of Agricultural Products. Nutrition, Sanitation and Health. Christian Living and How God Wants People to Live Abundantly.

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“Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant harvest.” Proverbs 14:4

We train Drivers and not just Oxen : 

We train Drivers and not just Oxen After our trainings, drivers can manufacture their own yokes and equipment. They can train and care for their own oxen. They can pass this knowledge on to others. Sustainability and appropriateness to the culture and economy are foremost.

Donkeys were not known in this area previously : 

Donkeys were not known in this area previously With the help of a VIM Team from Wisconsin, these donkeys will be trained to carry pack and pull carts to help people who can’t afford motorized transportation. They will now be able to get their crops to market and supplies home quickly and efficiently.

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DREAM TO REALITY

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Crop production is at the heart of our work at Mujila Falls. God provides the soil and rain, we provide the work and skill

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Harvesting the maize has been made easier by the purchase of a four ton truck. Maize is also harvested with oxen and wagons. Newly built ferro-concrete corn crib will safely store the harvest through the coming year.

“…a Land Flowing with Milk and Honey.” and much, much, more. : 

“…a Land Flowing with Milk and Honey.” and much, much, more. Women’s training in goat milking and goat management. For the first time these women will control the means to daily milk for their children. Women are encouraged to bring their small children and learn to prepare goats’ milk in a variety of ways. They also learn about balanced nutrition.

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Mary was orphaned at birth. An aunt agreed to raise the baby, but had no milk to give her. We agreed to provide one litre of milk per day for the past two years. Mary now fits the American Medical Association weight to age statistics for a normal two year old.

Honey gathering is traditional; Bee keeping is new in Africa. : 

Honey gathering is traditional; Bee keeping is new in Africa. This “Kenya” top bar hive is an innovation that will help people to keep bees close to home and in larger numbers. The hive was made on site using wood from our own saw mill. Much wild honey can be harvested from the numerous trees and wild plants in the area. There is great demand for honey in Zambia.

Africa’s vast grasslands are useless without cattle : 

Africa’s vast grasslands are useless without cattle God created a species of animal with the ability to change useless grass into priceless milk, meat and power for the nurture of His people. Our project teaches people how to make milk and other products from natural grass and what we can grow through the use of oxen.

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Silage made from tropical forage introduced at our site keeps cows milking through the six month long dry season. Improved dairy cows and concentrates Make for more productive farmers Cream separator helps add value Effective marketing of milk in “bush”.

Chicken Project aims to make Mujila Falls more self-financing : 

Chicken Project aims to make Mujila Falls more self-financing Two layer facilities provide space for up to 2000 hens. We expect to produce up to 1800 eggs per day. Improved Chickens use locally grown maize to produce high protein eggs, thus improving markets for farmers. Eggs were scarce and expensive in the past

Eggs create jobs for haulers and sellers. : 

Eggs create jobs for haulers and sellers. We have lowered the price of eggs by 30% in the Mwinilunga area and increased consumption of high protein, easily digested eggs especially needed by growing children and those suffering from HIV-AIDs.

Pork has a future in Africa : 

Pork has a future in Africa There are far fewer pigs in Africa than on any other continent. Pigs are one of the most efficient animals for converting feed into high protein meat. Pigs can eat garden waste and other undesirable feeds. Pigs can help end hunger and malnutrition in Africa.

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12 PIGLETS x FIVE TO SIX MONTHS = 1,200 KG. ( 2,640 LBS) OF LIVE PORK

Simple Appropriate TechnologyShelters make pig rearing profitable. : 

Simple Appropriate TechnologyShelters make pig rearing profitable.

Other Appropriate TechnologiesMake Life Better : 

Other Appropriate TechnologiesMake Life Better This bread oven is roughly copied from those I saw in Central America while a Peace Corps Volunteer. The Lunda have no way to make bread at the village level.

Using Oxen to Build Dam for Irrigation : 

Using Oxen to Build Dam for Irrigation For less than $50.00 we built a simple dirt scraper that can be pulled by oxen. We were able to build a sizable dam in just two weeks. With water for irrigation farming can take place during the six month long dry season and help farmers increase profits. Fish ponds can be built the same way.

THE DAM IS ALSO THE BEGININGS OF A FISH FARMING PROJECT : 

THE DAM IS ALSO THE BEGININGS OF A FISH FARMING PROJECT

TREE NURSERY INSURESSUSTAINABLE FORESTRY : 

TREE NURSERY INSURESSUSTAINABLE FORESTRY

PORTABLE BAND SAW INSURESEFFICIENT LUMBER SAWING : 

PORTABLE BAND SAW INSURESEFFICIENT LUMBER SAWING

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Water is a constant struggle in Africa. Appropriate Technologies can help to provide clean, safe, and abundant water.

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Everything from ferro-concrete pillars, to slab floors, to improved thatch roofs, to modern truss construction is taught at Mujila Falls.

Mama Roxanne Pre-Schoolgives local children a head-start : 

Mama Roxanne Pre-Schoolgives local children a head-start

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VIM teams bring special skills and gifts from God

Religious and Spiritual Formation are Central to Our Work. : 

Religious and Spiritual Formation are Central to Our Work.

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EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE AT MUJILA FALLS

Future site of Roxanne C. WebsterMemorial Chapel/Amphitheater : 

Future site of Roxanne C. WebsterMemorial Chapel/Amphitheater

Improved Communications is changing African Mission Work : 

Improved Communications is changing African Mission Work

Satellite Internet Service is expensive, but indispensable : 

Satellite Internet Service is expensive, but indispensable Gives us Emergency Communications Connects us with our GBGM Administrators. E-Mail puts partner churches on the front line of our work at Mujila Falls. A Web Page keeps everyone informed. Helps us to contact suppliers, technical assistance and to research project needs.

To Contact Us: : 

To Contact Us: E-Mail: pwebster@wisconsinumc.org WebPage: www.mujilafalls.com Skype Phone: paul.l.webster Postal Address: Rev. Paul L Webster P.O. Box 20219 Kitwe, Zambia Salary Advance. Number: 11865Z Project Advance Number: 15016A

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“When the grass is gone, and new growth appears, and the herbage of the mountains is gathered, The lambs will provide your clothing, and the goats the price of a field; There will be enough goats’ milk for your food, for the food of our household and nourishment for your servant girls. Proverbs 27:25-27

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THANKS FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE DONE TO TAKE THE “GOOD NEWS” TO THE PEOPLE OF MUJILA FALLS

CONTINUING IN FAITH : 

CONTINUING IN FAITH YOUR MISSIONARY THROUGH THE GENERAL BOARD OF GLOBAL MINISTRIES OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH REV. PAUL L. WEBSTER