Greetings from Luanshya! |
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This past Sunday Sharon Sikwebele followed the Lord Jesus Christ in baptism. Sharon has just finished grade 12 and begins college in a few weeks. She did not want to leave town without this "unfinished business" being completed. |
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Her mother and sisters were very happy to see this event take place. Sharon's mother is one of Sherry's discipleship students. Please pray for Sharon as she continues to grow in the Lord. |
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This morning Sherry received a note from a male student named Joseph. He wrote thanking us for the courses provided through the Source of Light Bible Correspondence School. He listed the specific things for which he was appreciative. Some of the things he has learned and appreciates are: faith is based on God's facts and feelings will come at will; salvation comes through only by believing and accepting the Lord Jesus Christ. He tells us in the letter that he has received Christ as His Lord and Saviour. He also learned that believers should give to God as God gives to them and recognizes the fact that all believers will give account for their stewardship to the "Owner". We are thrilled Joseph has made this testimony known and Sherry will continue to answer his questions as he brings them to her.
A few weeks ago we mentioned "Noah's Ark" being built by the Sunday School children. The teacher is very slowly going through the story of Noah and the children are putting the ark together bit by bit. We are not sure who is having more fun-the teacher or the students. The children are learning about the promises and deliverance of the Lord as they work through their project. This past month the Sunday School attendance has increased substantially. Thank you for praying for this very important ministry.
One of our young wards is moving on in his life. We have been caring for him for the last several years and he has come to the place where he feels it is time to step out on his own. He told Sherry that the contributions we have made in his life have given him tools he needs to cross the next bridge in his life. We are excited about his progress, but we have also made it clear that he can come and chat with us whenever he feels the need. Please pray for this young man as he matures into adulthood.
This afternoon as I was waiting for some of our Lighthouse children to come out from school, a little girl walked up to me and asked, "Are you Stelia's uncle?" | |
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For those who have not seen our website, Stelia is one of our little girls. I answered, "Yes, I am." The little girl just stared at me for a few moments trying to figure out just how this worked. Then she said, "Okay," and went off to play. A few moments later she returned with half a dozen other children and introduced me to them as Stelia's uncle. I guess we are part of the family. |
We have a special prayer request this week. A number of our young people, from the chapel, have been inconsistent in attending the weekly youth meeting. When we ask them why, they express a concern about their classes at school. Many of the teachers are not coming to regular classes during the day but are holding private tutoring sessions in the afternoons and evenings. In order for students to pass the exams at the end of the year they must attend these special "classes" though the teachers are being paid by the Ministry of Education to teach formal lessons in school. Some of the teachers even hold these special tutoring classes on Sunday mornings causing students to make tough decisions about being in church or being in class. Not passing an exam means a whole year repeated. Even though the children should be able to get proper studies during regular school hours, one of our students said that she had not had an English teacher in class since January. Please pray for this situation as it causes a lot of strain on our young people both academically and spiritually.
Finally, please pray for our health. The cold season is upon us and I have already experienced a very virulent strain of the flu. Thank you for being a part of our ministry.
In His Service,
Patrick and Sherry