Wow! We say "time flies when you are having fun." I guess I've been having fun!
In early September I started working with three wonderful ladies to prepare for this teaching term. We had the 6 classes planned, but only 4 have worked out. The other two have to wait because Covid cases are running high in that area.
Now we have had more than 60 kids come over that past six weeks for Narnia and The Greatest Journey. Also 5 high school kids who are working on grammar with us. The last class I do solo (well Jun helps me sometimes) in Mabini and we have had 30+ contacts there. Including the two times we met before the other classes were cancelled we have hosted more than 100 students.
Three of the four curricula are new so it has taken a bit more effort on my part to be prepared. I couldn't have done it with out the class assistants. We are taking next week off from classes to meet as teachers and prepare for the second half of classes. I have invited their families to come and eat with us on Saturday so I can share with them how much I appreciate their willingness to spare their loved ones to help in our ministry.
All the time the ladies and I are planning and teaching Jun is our transportation when off site. He was somewhat happy when the two new classes were put on hold because he has started planting! Every week he adds a new batch of corn so it will come to harvest at intervals instead of all at once. In between he is planting things for the long term like coconut and banana trees as well as some other local fruits that we could, Lord willing, beginning to eat in 5-7 years! He is also sowing various vegetables for our own consumption. I expect a bountiful harvest come the new year and spring... as long as the rats and karabao don't destroy them!
Please thank God with us for a growing group of kids and teachers to work with.
Also for the rains that have come to allow things to be planted and begin growing.
Please pray with us over the continued processing of my visa updating. One step at a time, but still many to go apparently.
Also pray with us as we approach the season of Advent that we will know how to share our resources and handle the expectations of those around us.
Thank you and have a wonderful rest of October!
