Back in the good ol' USA

Thanks to all of you who prayed for us to travel safely to the States. We are here in Kansas and adjusting to life in the US again and enjoying time with family so very much. We have been blessed by spending time visiting local SBC churches and attending with our families too. Thank you to so many of you who have helped us in one way or another...be it help with the car we are renting, help with the lovely home in which we are staying, or letting us borrow something...we are so grateful. You bless us!! May God return the blessing to you.  :)

Ta-da! This is the new sign that Pastor Given and Bo Dominic made for the church- the Baptist Mission of Sesheke Church. And here is the body of Christ that makes up the Baptist Mission of Sesheke Church! Please be in prayer for Pastor Given, Deacon Dominic, Bo Teresa, Betty, and others who are and will be leaders in the church...and also for the entire body to grow closer in their relationships with Jesus and to reach out to others with the Good News of Jesus!

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday we used the Resurrection eggs to tell the story of Jesus going to the cross for our sins, dying, and rising again on the 3rd day....it's a little strange to realize the kids have no connection with Easter eggs- that is why this little girl holding the blue egg is pretending to eat it- but none the less they enjoyed opening every egg to find out what was inside and hear that part of the story. The best part of all- the empty egg representing the empty tomb- Jesus is alive!!!!
I wanted to share a video with you of the church singing praise songs Easter morning but I am not clever enough to make it work. sigh :)

Fellow missionaries

This is Pastor Eduard and his wife Sister Eden. They are Filipino missionaries and dear friends who are also doing ministry here in Sesheke. They have recently had some set backs...please pray for them as they seek the Lord's direction in their ministry and lives. They are always so encouraging and kind whenever we see them. (and you might notice they are MY size!) ha ha

Gett'n muddy

 Tuesday morning we had the joy of helping mud the new addition to Pastor Given's house. We sang praise songs as we worked and prayed it will be a strong house for Pastor Given. What a blessing to do this with Bo Teresa and Bo Masaliso, and also one man, Oscar, who mixed the mud for us. Even Madylanne pitched in. What a beautiful memory for my last time with the ladies. Lord please bless them and keep them!

 

Finished!

Here is the finished wall...it will dry in a few days and look just like the rest of the house.

sweet friends

Over the last week we have been saying goodbye to many good friends...so long and farewell....and Lord willing we will see you again in 9 months....
The top photo is Madylanne and her pal Tammy. Tammy's parents own a lodge about an hour away from here and she gets to come and play sometimes. Madylanne and Tammy get along so well and really enjoy each other's company.
The middle picture is of Madylanne and one of the boys who comes to church on Sundays and on Tuesday he walks with me to the ladies Bible study and offers to carry my backpack for me. His name is Junior. He and Madylanne like to play together, too. Please pray for Junior to come to know Jesus as His Savior!
The bottom picture is Matthew, Madylanne, Country, and River Belle eating their yummy treats that Aunt Sky brought for them. The Scotts stopped by on their way home from a meeting and we were so blessed to see them one more time and pray together.
Thank You Lord, for friends.