We have completed two weeks of our Creche (pre-school) here at Ft. White and God’s blessings have been evident. We have 11 students, mostly 4-5 year olds, and one who is two years old who is one of the teacher’s sons. The children are quite well behaved and learning rapidly. Besides the basic teaching, we include a Bible story each day and prayer. Louise was wondering how much the two year old was learning but found out rapidly one day last week. The story had been completed and Louise went right into the singing instead of having prayer first. She realized the mistake when the 2 year old stayed on the rug with his hands folded and kept looking at her. They learn a routine so fast.
Lawrence is teaching at two village schools two days a week. He is teaching English and Geography. He has 7th graders who, even though they have had English in school since 3rd grade, are really struggling with the English language. His teaching purpose is two-fold, one to improve their English so they can succeed in higher education and share God’s love through Jesus Christ. Without a good grasp of English they will never get out of poverty in S. Africa and without Jesus there is no eternal hope and future.
We were blessed to have our church in McKinney send a group of 12 here last week working in the continued remodeling of the facilities here on Ft. White. They also brought many items for the pre-school from church members and Lawrence’s friends from Allen school. Everything received was greatly needed and appreciated. It was great to have the group here last week and they were big encouragers to the Fudges and us.
Continue to pray for our ministry here at Ft. White and discernment on God’s will for the use of the facilities and resources here.
