Prayer Requests

Originally posted on 2/6/09

Our team- we are doing well but we are beginning to get warn out and weary. Just pray that Satan won't be able to use that to interfere with our ministry.

Personal- I am fighting off stomach issues yet again. The doctors said it's gastritis and a spastic colon but they don't know what is really causing it. Just pray that this will be the end of stomach issues for the rest of the year.

Ithemba- We have so many more kids this semester which is a blessing but also a challenge. Many of the kids aren't consistent which makes it hard with classes and trying to teach them. Pray for consistency and that we can get to know all of the new kids and love on them the same way we've been able to with the kids from last semester.

My class- I am working on ussually 3-4 different math problems for my class alone. We split up our class from last semester into 2 classes because we have almost doubled in size and we want to be able to work with them more on their level of knowledge. My class is still on opposite levels though, some are really advanced and doing algebra and otheres are struggling with mulitiplication. It's been a challenge to make so many different worksheets for everyone and still spend one on one time to teach them and help them understand. They are doing really well though and I feel like they really want to learn. We have a few students that came from Zimbabwe because of the situations there but can't afford to go to school here so pray that we can help teach them and challenege them while they aren't in school. And just pray that God will provide away for them to go.

Our leaders: Aaryn and Amber- they are doing an amazing job leading our team of 10 but I know it's a challenge, probably even more so than we see. Pray for rest and strength, encouragement and wisdom.

The community- Many of the men in the townships are employed through the fishing industry. However, they have been on strike since before we have gotten here. This has taken its toll on the community. Many families are without food because if the men find another job they will burn down their houses. It's a really difficult situation and despite many meetings there doesn't seem to be a solution in the near future. So just pray for protection and provision for the families. And God will truly work a miracle in this situation.

Thank you so much for your continual prayers. God is moving here in Jeffreys and your prayers are part of that. Thank you for partnering with me in this ministry!