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June/July Update Greetings on this beautiful summer day. I want to bring you up to date on what has been happening with Faith and her time in Canada. She arrived on Tuesday, May 25 at Pearson Airport. Preceding her trip, there were some obstacles in the way such as volcanic ash and the British Airways threatened strike. But God answered our prayers and brought her safely to Canada. Not only did she arrive safely, but she was given a “first class seat” on the London to Canada flight. So God did exceedingly more than we even asked. We give thanks to Him. Since Faith’s arrival we have done a lot of talking about the orphans and how they are doing. Our hearts are stirred and thrilled to hear of many passing their grade 12 exams. That is a big accomplishment. Eighteen of these grads are now at the Skills Training Centre learning Bible, carpentry, tailoring, woodworking, and farming. Upon passing their final exams in December, they will return to their villages to teach and help their own family and community. In our last letter we mentioned about bringing two orphans, James Bushimbe and Force Phiri to Canada for six months to learn farming. The second application for their visas was refused. We were disappointed but trust God’s sovereign way. Perhaps another year. We also mentioned the plan for tripling the cost of school fees for the 3,500 orphans. Faith went out to the schools and talked to the headmasters explaining we could not send our children to school with increased school fees. Each headmaster agreed they would not increase fees for Faith’s children. We give praise to God for this answer to our prayer. Since Faith’s arrival we have travelled 2,700 km to visit many of you in Huntsville, Ottawa, Frankford, Brighton, Beamsville, Grimsby, Aurora, Toronto and the Cambridge area. These visits have brought us much joy. We have been encouraged by your prayer and financial support. The orphans are being loved, cared for and educated through you. Thank you very much. I am reminded of a hymn which says, “Give Him the Glory, great things He hath done”. Faith returned to her husband, her children and the orphans this past Tuesday, June 15. An email came saying she had arrived safely home. Praise God. May God bless you as we share this orphan ministry together. Sincerely yours,
Secretary, FOF Board Canada Tel: 519-740-1422 |
