Nate working the well at the orphanage in Mozambique

Hello friends,
March was a good month. The highlight was definitely our trip to Iris Ministries in Mozambique. The team and Pastor Vincent, traveled together to Maputo, Mozambique to visit 2 Iris Ministries centers to see how they do orphan care. We tried to soak up and learn as much as we could from this successful ministry. At the 2 centers we visited, Iris cares for around 150 orphans at one place and 350 orphans of all ages at the place where we stayed, Zimpeto. At Zimpeto they have a baby house, infant/toddler nursery, and multiple homes for the older boys, and older girls. We had a chance to visit some of the kids in their homes, speak with staff, and speak with a couple of guys who have actually grown up in the center since around ages 8-10. Although the center is understaffed, and can only feed these growing kids beans and rice for each meal, it was a great encouragement to be reminded that when we are obedient, God is faithful to show up, and that love covers a multitude of inadequacies. We definitely came home envisioned, and re-energized.

Annie & Becky on their way to a service riding in the back of a truck through the streets of Maputo at night.

Prayer

1. April is a BUSY month…Annie’s parents are coming for the first two week, Allan’s sister will be here the whole month, and our prospective staff members for next year are coming at the end of April, through the middle of May.

2) As Easter approaches we find ourselves encouraged by all the great things going on around us. It seems that God is doing some amazing things beyond our own efforts. For example A web design co-op founded through the efforts of our interns and a close friend have proved fruitful in providing some of our graduates with jobs. Not only that but two companies have stepped up to help establish the co-op with generous grants.

On our way back we drove through the Kruger Park and were entertained at Pastor Vincent's running commentary on African animals.

3) We are feeling overwhelmed and a little tired with everything going. Please pray for strength and refreshment during the month of April. And if you get a chance shoot us a quick email to boost our day!

As always we are thrilled to be partnering with you in doing God’s work here in Southern Africa.

follow close, follow hard
allan & annie

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