As we begin 2026, we are grateful for new opportunities, growth, and God’s faithfulness in our ministry. January has already been a month of learning, spiritual growth, and progress across our programs, and we are glad to share these updates with you.
The beginning of the year always brings new things, and we meet new people. The Tailoring class is on, and we have 14 students. This is their 3rd week in class. Patty is teaching together with Rebecca, one of our staff members.
We have 39 girls in the hostel. We have seen a lot of spiritual growth in many of the girls as they share on what God has been doing in their lives since staying in the hostel.
Daystar Farm
We planted 23 acres of maize, 5 acres of soya beans, and 1.5 acres of sweet potatoes. We now have 27 goats.
More pictures of the planted maize.
The Discipleship and Feeding Program had a Christmas party for the children on the 20th. The children participated in a Bible Quiz, with some prizes given to those who answered questions correctly. They also shared memory verses. Some of the children memorised 15 verses in the course of the year.
Praises and Prayers
- Our son Chris has finished his studies. He is now waiting for his work permit that he applied for in December. The work permit will allow him to work. Please pray for the issuance of the work permit in a timely manner.
- Praise God for the rains that enabled us to plant our crops. Continue to pray for more rain. It’s been a week since the last rainfall.
- Praise God for an increase in customers coming to eat at the Restaurant.
- Pray for us and our staff to hunger and thirst for God as we serve Him.
- Pray for hearts that are fertile for God’s Word to take root and grow within the children and youth.
- We are planning to have a Youth Camp this year in August.
We are fundraising for a lawn mower. Currently we are cutting grass by hand, which is slower and harder. The projected price of a lawn mower is $1000
Birthdays
Chris February 5
Rutherford March 3
Patty April 10
Chikondi July 31
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