Greetings LTLA Friends, The past months have been challenging the world over due to the Corona virus, with many lives lost. We wonder how many of the deceased had a relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We continue learning to focus on the character of God rather than the circumstances that surround us. It is our heart's desire that the world turn to the Creator of heaven and earth who is the Healer of all diseases. (Psalm 103:3)
As a team we are now meeting in groups of five due to the Corona virus concerns. While these team members are together at the LTLA Community Center they are strengthening one another as they spend time in God's word, and they are working in the vegetable gardens as well. We continue to encourage one another through social media platforms like WhatsApp. It is encouraging to see the team challenging one another in scripture memory and we are grateful that everyone is healthy.
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| Prestege pulling a wheelbarrow with shovels after working with composting. |
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| Mr. Lungu adjusting the fence around the vegetable garden while other team members hoe in the garden. |
One of our team members, Ottilia, tied the knot with her sweetheart, Norman, in March. They are still residing in Chinhoyi so we still have the opportunity to serve alongside Ottilia. We pray that God will continue to bless them. May a Priscilla and Aquila emerge from their union in marriage. (1 Corinthians 16:19)
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| Ottilia & Norman on their wedding day. |
I am in constant touch with they guys I have discipled from Chinhoyi University of Technology while they are away since the universities have been closed since late March. I am also in touch with those who have graduated in years past. Pray with me that the devil will not distract them with idols of this world (phones, internet & social media) and rob them of their communion with God. Do pray for Forward, Abraham, Munya, Paddington and Justice that they continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I continue to pour into the guys on our staff team (Simba, Shelton, Zviko and Tatenda) We pray that the young men they are discipling will change the world for Jesus.
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| (L to R) Zviko, Simba, Arthur, Tatenda (standing), and Shelton enjoying pizza in Arthur's backyard recently. |
As a nation we continue to experience hyperinflation, with prices for basic commodities soaring each day while these basic essentials are missing from the shelves. Most people lost a lot of their maize (corn) harvest to thieves because of the hardships. There is growing political instability in our country. We pray for God-fearing leaders.
As a family we continue to be encouraged in the Lord. God willing, our son, Donnell, will write his primary school final exam this year and we are adjusting to the new normal of homeschooling while schools are closed. We pray God will give our leaders wisdom on how to move forward in the wake of this pandemic as there is much confusion regarding the regulations. Joshua 24:15 has now become a life verse for us “ ...But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord."
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| Mildred doing hopscotch while Arthur, Daisy & Donnell watch. Families have been restricted to their homes unless they are going to the markets for food. |
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| Arthur jumping rope while Mildred and Donnell swing the rope and Daisy waits her turn. They have had a lot of good family time in the midst of this pandemic. |
We continue to pray for the end of racism and injustice around the world. During this lockdown period one thing that we have kept reflecting on is what really matters the most is Jesus Christ. When we have him in our lives then we will be filled with love and not hate. We look forward to the beautiful picture painted in Revelation 7:9-10: " I looked again, i saw a huge crowd, too huge to count. Everyone was there -- all nations and tribes, all races and languages. And they were standing, dressed in white robes and waving palm branches, standing before the Throne and the Lamb and heartily singing: Salvation to our God on his Throne! Salvation to the Lamb!" (The Message)
May God continue to protect you and keep you well. We are grateful for your prayers and support.
Together in His vineyard,
Arthur and Mildred Nhau