From Melissa - Macua Language Training Shift
These last couple months have been quite difficult but we are learning a lot. Five weeks into the Macua language course at Anchilo it became quite obvious that it was time for a change. The intense pace was not allowing our family's needs to be met; in particular, I did not have time to devote to Elijah & Esther's homeschooling. So, we have transitioned back here to our Nampula home. We are taking some time to reflect and pray about our goals. We plan to continue learning Macua with Gito (who was my Portuguese teacher) tutoring us. We are so grateful for your continued prayers as we have sensed "the cloud" lifting and God leading our way (Numbers 10:34).
Malaria, Flu & Overnight "Hospital" stay
These last several weeks we have experienced a severe flu virus that put each of us down (Esther was spared). Elijah contracted Malaria at the same time so he was feeling pretty bad on the inside (homesick) as well as on the outside. Daniel has done a fantastic job keeping us stocked with medicines and taking us for Malaria tests at the first signs. Daniel's Mom (Pat) caught the flu this week, along with asthma. She was having difficulty breathing so Daniel took her to the clinic and stayed with her overnight. He slept on the floor under her bed because that's about all the room you pay for (a little cubby). I took them water, food, kleenex's... not provided there. It was another cultural experience that made us so grateful and more aware of needs here.
Daniel - Return to Nampula Mission
Now that we are back in Nampula, please pray for God's leading as we continue language training, and as I seek to develop training for rural church leaders. In a new area, a group of 65 people are now asking to hear the stories of the Bible. How exciting to see what God is doing.
Enjoy more news in our pictures! (see the link on the top right side)
Praise
- We believers are receiving the goal of our faith, the salvation of our souls.
- This month we celebrate God's grace, completing our first year here.
- God has provided sufficient rains and the Mozambicans are now enjoying their harvest.
- Our family is in good health once again.
- Simple joys, like getting to wear long sleeve shirts. "Winter" has set in here now and we are rarely sweating in the 75-85 degree weather.
Prayer Requests
- Wisdom and direction for the church that meets on the front of this large GNFA property. Moniz & Antonio ( 2 of our property workers) are leading it but see the legalism and lack of commitment, many of whom are probably not born again.
- Wisdom for our family as we pray about our goals and plans for the next 2 years (before our furlough in mid 2011).
- God's Holy Spirit to convict the hearts of the villagers of their sins, making them hungry and prepared for the Glorious Gospel of the One and only Savior, Jesus Christ.
Because He Lives,
Daniel & Melissa
with Elijah and Esther
