Project Barnabas most recent container was October 17, 2009 to Bujumbura, Burundi.  This was principly medical supplies for the area hospital and the new medical school at Hope Africa University.   Hope Africa University is the only FM university outside the U.S. it currently has nearly 3000 students in a wide ranging liberal arts curriculum but it also includes a small nursing school and medical school.   The first doctors will graduate in only a few months.

Project Barnabas has also been able to assist the American Indian Bible Ministries in Farmington, NM in receiving outdated Sunday School materials, and Malawi Bible School in receiving it's first 4 mail bags of literature donated by Light & Life Communications.

Bob Couch and Beth Kilgore were able to meet with Dr. Frank and Carol Ogden in Indianapolis in preparation for a container to be sent to Kibuye Hospital via World Vision's supervision and assistance.

It was encouraging to know that the containers are making an impact. The process is much slower since it is necessary to go through all boxes now and redistribute the contents to be all medical or all humanitarian.

For many years Project Barnabas has been a means of sending educational and medical supplies into countries where the needs are tremendous. To date, 15 containers have been sent. We have always asked that any churches or individuals sending boxes to be included in the container also send a donation of $15.00 per cubic foot to cover the huge cost of this endeavor. Due to the probability of expanding the use of Project Barnabas (watch for upcoming announcements) and the rising cost of shipping, we are asking that the donation be increased to $20.00 per cubic foot. We do not want to work a hardship on anyone, but feel this is a necessary step in order for this ministry to continue. Thank you for all you do to expand God's kingdom around the world.