We have had letters from both missionary couples we support in recent days. Reeba in India wrote about the tailoring programme she oversees, giving news of graduations and God’s faithfulness in providing sewing machines for every woman who completes the programme. Please pray for all the women who take part as they leave and endeavour to earn a living from the skills they have learned; pray for the new students and for plans to open a third programme in another area of India. Pray for the conversion of many women as they experience God’s love firsthand through this programme.
Steve and Katuska, who made a flying visit to England back in September, are now making plans for their furlough in 2016. Leaving the work behind in Mozambique brings with it many logistical problems, chiefly who will lead and direct the work at the seminary in Steve’s absence. They are very aware that there is no other OMS missionary working at the seminary and therefore finding someone to step in is quite a challenge. The boys’ education is also a concern as they move back to the UK, with continuity and challenge a difficult balancing act. Their letter includes ‘practical prayers’ (always the best kind!) for reliable electricity and water supplies, security and peace (the rumblings of violence, political unrest and kidnapping remain a constant nagging concern) and (perhaps hard for us to take in England!) ‘cooler days and nights’ as the hottest times of summer are very debilitating. Please pray also for the 44 students at the seminary and for their plans for furlough to become clearer.
Steve and Katuska with their three sons (Samuel, Ben and Joseph) on their flying visit in September:
