God is Good!

What a glorious morning! First we visited some of the recipients of AfricaShare (they are a micro-finance group). They were both very happy with the loans they’ve received and both were on their third loan! So they have been able to increase their business while paying back the loans. The woman, a single mother, Ann, asked for prayers as she is trying to support her family which consists of her two children, her mother, her aunt and another girl who is not a member of the family but living with them. Her eldest was going to college but had to stop for lack of fees. So she requested prayers, please pray for her and all those in the same situation here of which there are many.

This photo is Sara, she is 19 and looking for a sponsor to help her fund tuition at Scotts Theological College nearby. She said that since Form 2 (which is a sophomore in high school) she’s wanted to spread the gospel of Christ as a preacher or teacher. She told me if it’s God’s will for her to attend college than she will succeed. Many children look for sponsors in primary, secondary and on into college because their parents or guardians are unable to pay for fees, just like the story above. There is no student aid, financial aid, Pell grants, etc. these kids must either save, work or have their fees paid by their parents/guardians. I have seen parents sacrifice much for the sake of sending their child to school yet many still cannot afford an education.

Then when we got to school I found Ta Te’, Caffe and Muuo (which means “peace”) in a classroom studying! I walked in and Ta Te’ had a big smile on and said “good morning”! He brings such joy to my heart to see him happy and adjusting so well here. Thank you Lord for your presence in Ta Te’s life!

Please keep Catherine in your prayers, she fell ill last night and had to spend the night in the clinic with an IV to combat dehydration. We visited her Thursday morning and she is very weak but the medical staff believes she’ll be home by this evening. They think she had a reaction to an antibiotic. Pray that the Lord will heal her and strengthen her; she’s anxious about the students coming back on Monday and wants to be prepared!

At school we were talking with Ta Te’, Caffe and Muuo about when we were leaving. They were excited about more visitors the next time we come and said that when they get older they would come to visit us in the US. We told them to keep working hard at school so they would have more opportunities open for them and they could stay with us when they visit! What a dream for these boys and I know that God has begun a good work in them!

UPDATE ON CATHERINE: She came back to school around 12:30 and is still very weak. Please keep her in your prayers for quick recovery and thanks be to God for His intervention on her behalf.