Two days by oxcart A number of girls from our girls’ home have recently transferred out due to family changes. With spaces available we welcomed an orphan girl who has fit in well. Two other girls travelled 2 days by oxcart to have an interview to see if we would accept them. We look to the Lord to bless them with salvation which is… Read more
Malaria With the rainy season comes disease. Malaria kills over 2,000 people annually in Zambia. Malaria and cholera, on top of COVID, adds to the stress on families. Seven out of every ten people in our community are afflicted with malaria every year. Please pray for health and safety. Read more
Lightning strikes It is now the rainy season here. In a recent thunderstorm, our WiFi system was damaged by an electrical surge, halting our ability to send x-rays to the radiologist in Australia who voluntarily checks them nightly. We pray the system will be fixed soon. Zambia is known for having many lightning strikes because of the abundance of copper in the… Read more
Social media platforms Sherry continues her discipleship of two young ladies via Zoom and WhatsApp. Please pray for them as they meet weekly and progress step-by-step, learning more of what God has for them. Though separated by many miles, they communicate through these platforms. This has taken discipleship to another dimension. Read more
Eternal results The second of four camps for students will be held at the new conference centre, which is an excellent venue for such gatherings. We are praying that it will be a profitable time and that Scripture lessons given will have eternal results in the lives of each young person attending. Read more
To be able to be a witness We expect a fair number of visitors at Sakeji School. Some prospective students for next year will be coming to be interviewed along with their parents, so please pray for wisdom and blessings. Also, scientists from a UK University have asked to use our accommodation for a couple of weeks as they study weather patterns. We pray that we will… Read more
Singing as they walk to school Gayle’s girls’ class has been keen to listen to and learn gospel truths as well as new songs which we hear them singing as they walk to school. Please pray for their salvation and spiritual growth. Read more
Something in their own language The number of COVID cases in the country have fallen. The outreach team has started again showing the Jesus film one evening per week in different areas. As usual, the local people are very happy to watch . A gospel message follows, finishing with time for questions. Please pray for the Lord’s blessing on these efforts. Read more
A topic for Senior Girls’ camp. I have been asked to speak at the Senior Girls’ camp. I am praying about what my topic should be. My thoughts included practical topics to help the girls make godly decisions in the years ahead of them. Please pray for me as I study and prepare. I am not sure that we will even be able to meet, although… Read more
Scripture memorizing We have offered a Luvale New Testament to all who will memorize the 36 verses of John chapter 3. One of the translators shared with us how his eyes filled with tears as he listened to a young boy recite the whole chapter, without stopping. He received his very own copy of the Scriptures. Pray with us that many more… Read more
The local community Over the term, a number of younger students at Sakeji School professed salvation. We are still in need of more staff, whether they come from overseas or here in Zambia. Pray the Lord would send those willing to labour for Him. Pray for the local community as we reach out to them also. Read more
This is real COVID is wreaking havoc in Zambia. People are beginning to realize that this is real. The threat of serious health issues and fatalities was downplayed by many, but now the seriousness of the virus has hit home. Please keep this as a matter of prayer for salvation. Read more