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
Alleluia! What a blessing to see your community gathered at sunrise on Easter Sunday. It is a powerful image of the hope you celebrated.
Here in Nacala, we also had a very blessed Easter, with a full church, and afterward we shared the Easter egg together. We praise God for the life of the Church.
Congratulations to Honey and Nina on their election as the new church wardens.
May the Lord grant them wisdom, strength, and joy in their service. Please convey to them my greetings and prayers. The ministry of administration is vital to the mission of the church.
we have just formed the Construction Committee for the new church, and we are preparing the Children’s Day celebrations with the school and the anniversary of the St. Inês Group, which will complete its first year in the parish.
The harvest is plentiful, and the workers, by God’s grace, are appearing.
I am grateful for your remembrance and fellowship. We remain united in prayer.
May God continue to richly bless your ministry and the whole community.
In Christ,
Fr. Diniz