Sharing with the School Kids in Maun

A Ministry team came up to Maun from South Africa this week. We have really enjoyed the time spent with these folks. The children were invited to take part in the outreach to Matswani Private School. They learned parts and rehearsed all morning for a play that was presented in the afternoon. They also helped lead a song with actions. After some fun and games for all and a well presented Bible Message, they asked the children (about 40 attended) if anyone struggled with fear. Over half raised their hands and we had an opportunity to pray with and encourage them.

Once again this was an amazing experience to see the Love of God bring hope and healing to precious hearts. :)




A few Mom's and I have gotten together and are planning Bible Day camps during the school break. Already 30+ have registered and many more are expected. We are having such fun planning wacky, fun, activities and preparing the Lessons. Please pray that God really blesses the children and sets them on The Path of Life.
I will keep you posted and let you know how it goes...

Meet Our Friend Filda

In the time we were living in Gaborone, there were special people who regularely came to our gate with crafts they desperately needed to sell. We got to know Filda, a sweet, older Zimbabwean woman, who sold beautiful tableclothes, bedspreads, and woven baskets. She carried the load of merchandise in a large sack on her head...quite a site as she is a small woman! She is the sole provider for her 10 small grandchildren, (her own children have died leaving them to her) and works very hard, walking long distances despite failing eyesight and much physical pain to put food on the table.

She was so sad to hear that we were moving, (Keith's parents also bought from her while they visited) as she could count on our home for a place to rest her feet, have a bite to eat, and sell some things.

She told me that she would come to Maun to visit us. It really isn't much farther than Gaborone from Zimbabwe and I am so thankful for this relationship. We spoke about God's Goodness and she shared through tears that He is the one that gives her the strength to get through such difficult times. I had to agree with her.

Maun - Also Known as The World's Largest Sandbox

We've been here 2 weeks now, and are loving our new surroundings. Sometimes it feels more like we are camping at the lake than living in a town. Jacob got the idea to collect twigs and build a campfire in our backyard for roasting weiners and marshmallows, and we are only a 2 minute walk from the river. Sand, Sand, Sand is everywhere...this place is one big sandbox! The kids have been digging around in it...using our shovels!

Keith has been flying almost every day which is great! Last week he saw a Giraffe at the end of the runway.