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to see the sisters settle and even supplied their daily needs. The
sisters on their part worked extremely hard for survival. We were
on rents and thus, did all we could and rnounted trn'o thatchedhuts,
with sticks, mud and grass, which eventually served as
dormitory and chapel. With the lack of finances and means to
meet up our needs, the community became even more prayerful
and determined. Like the children of Israel, it was another
opportunity to see the hand of God at work through our lives and
as Abraham whom God called (Gen. I2:I-9), we did not look
behind. Our farms etc, could generate some income, and by I 976,
the sisters were able to raise four buildings which were inaugurated
on December 19'h 1976,by the Moderator late Rev. J.C Kangsen.
From then till to-day the community has grown by leaps and
bounds.
II. GEOGRAPHY
Th.
Sisterhood of Emmanuel Bafut is located some 12
I- kilometers from the North West Provincial Head-quarters of
Bamenda. It has a serene environment with a beautiful natural
scenery, that presents a gentle outcrop. Topographically, the
landscape could be described from many fronts. It is gentle,
undulating and flanked on one side by ahuge and flamboyanthilly
outcrop, good to give a panoramic view ofthe neighbourhood. This
scenery thus, shapes the locality with varied drainage patterns, giving
it the beauty it deserves. The locality is covered with vegetation
and fertile. Climatically, Bafut in general has the grass-field type
climate, which is mild and tolerant to all visitors. The environment
of the Sisterhood'of Emmanuel is cool, fresh and very reflective -
reason why it is good for prayers, meditation and retreats.
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