ALMA
ALMA (Angola, London and Mozambique Association) is the Diocese of London’s companion link with the Anglican Church in Angola and Mozambique, and part of the network of Companion Link Dioceses throughout the Anglican Communion.
ASH has had a linked church in Nacala-Porto since 2001, called Todos os Santos - which also means All Saints!
Communication in the early years was not easy, but we heard that the church compound needed a surrounding wall as a defence against mudslides following torrential rain. After some fundraising we were able to send a cheque for £5000 to pay for that project.
In 2007 Richard and Bobbie Ennals visited the church and its connected school. They were very encouraged by how active the life of Todos os Santos was and how engaged they were with the needs of their local community. You can read the write up of that visit on the ALMA website.
Recent update from Father Diniz Mbenuca
Thank you so much for sharing this good news of Anne's deacon ordination and we blessing her in the new ministry to serve God's people.
My greetings to Reverend Donna and all who supported Deaconess Anne.
We had our harvest feast on Sunday, September 28th, when we also welcomed four new catechists to our parish, and the celebrations were very lively. The harvest feast in Nacala has been a day when believers come to thank God for her lives. We are preparing to build our big church, and the proceeds are dedicated to the work of the church.
Yours in the service of Christ