There is positive vibe in the in the air. The Buzz word on the everyone’s lips is the launch of our FTN club on campus.

I thought that there would be feverish activity, as ideas and plans were being made. But there is an amazing group of people who are organising this launch,who shock of all shocks are so organised. The ideas still fly about the air but they are well thought out, without an air of frenzied-last-minute-things-are-falling-apart feel.

Different people are assigned tasks which they follow through with, and above all they all do their bit cheerfully. I kid you not. I spent some time with the guys in the FTN club committee and they are just so cheerful, pleasant and purposeful. They are enjoying themselves.

Their enjoyment is infectious. I really am looking forward to the launch, especially since our patron Sir Ketumile Masire will be giving the Keynote speech.

All i can say is thank the good Lord:-)

I will keep you posted.Be blessed

We have been busy wrapping up on the active phase for 2008.

Some interesting facts:
55,000teenage students were reached

Rally teams travelled some 5,330 kilometres (3, 331.25 miles)

10 114 abstinence pledge cards were signed.

2 392 commitments to Christ.

28 government senior secondary schools and 1 private school were reached.

68 rallies were held through out the country.

42 different churches were represented amongst the volunteers

As we start focusing on FTN 2009, we are mindful that this indeed remains God’s program. We feel humbled and privileged to be a part of it and we are excited to see what new heights God is going to take Face The Nation to.

Suzanne Taylor from Johnson ferry Baptist Church in Atlanta, joined FTN for 5 weeks to do filming and travel with the North Rally team this year.

National Geographic notified her that she has received the internship to work as a Production Assistant with the TV group. 2 people were short listed for the position and her experience in Africa, with FTN clinched her the position.

Well done, Suzanne

This is our most exciting recent development!

The concept of a club on the university campus was
birthed this time a year ago.

A number of people have worked exceptionally hard
at bringing this to fruition.

Our thanks go to our church elder Akin Adedoyin and to
other OBC members who are also on the UB staff for putting
the constitution together and making this happen.

Brian Lee, a US volunteer 2007, from Johnson Ferry
Baptist Church is doing some credits for one semester at UB,
with his aim being the establishment of this FTN Club, the
training and mentoring of the committee. He is doing a great job!

The official launch of the club is Thursday 25 September.
Former President Masire, who is the patron of Face
The Nation will be our keynote speaker.

We are also expecting a number of dignitaries from
both government and the University to attend this function.

We are excited that FTN is being taken to yet another level.
We are thrilled that the volunteers are taking ownership of
the programme.

We are prayerful that the message of hope and
behavioural change through Jesus, is going to reaching
another sector of the population of Botswana.

We are trusting that the club will put us in a stronger position to obtain funding for FTN.

Last month Tirelo Ramsden, our office administrator, tied the knot with Peter Miano. Both Tirelo and Peter were facilitators during FTN 2007 and their romance blossomed during the FTN active phase.

Congratulations you two:-)

This though is not the first FTN wedding. Ngugi and Lieki, who were both facilitators in FTN 2007 got married this year March! Exciting stuff!!!