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September 29, 2017


Political tensions in Zimbabwe are rising in advance of next year's presidential election. There is infighting within the ruling party regarding who will succeed President Robert Mugabe after he dies. He is running again for president at the age of 93.

There is also greater instability in the economy in recent days as people stand in line all day at the banks to only be allowed a $20 withdrawal. The prices for basic foods have been increasing giving rise to fears of 2008 when inflation reached 79.6 billion%. Zimbabweans are wondering if they will see the days of empty shelves at the stores once again?

Arthur Nhau, LTLA Director in Chinhoyi, asks for prayer for the LTLA team as they minister to people in the midst of what he calls an "opportunity" to trust God.


Below, Arthur provides an update and further prayer requests:


The months of May-July were a special blessing for us as we hosted different visitors from the United States. We were left very much encouraged. (Proverbs 27:17) We finally had the opportunity to meet Aunt Mary Ann Shimkus! Listening to her share with us reminded us so much of Uncle Ron's rich teachings. We were really encouraged by her love for the Lord, the Word (especially scripture memory) and love for people. She reminded us of Paul's love of the Word. (2 Timothy 4:13)

Mary Ann Shimkus with Arthur & Mildred Nhau at the Ron Shimkus memorial plaque.

Chinhoyi University of Technology has been open for a month. We are excited to minister to students. Vedra, a first year student, has prayed to receive Christ! Would you pray as we help him get established in his relationship with Jesus? Please pray we have opportunity to lead other students to eternal life in Christ. 

Pray also that the following students we are discipling be deeply rooted in Christ: 

Girls - Munashe, Mercy, Theo, Clementine, Sharon, Tanyaradzwa, Laizah, Lesley 
Boys - Takudzwa, Diego, Collins, John, Ambrose, Kingston, Dray, Vedra

LTLA College Bible Study Group.

Grade 7 and Form 4 students [equivalent to 11th grade] will take examinations in October which determine their future educational opportunities. For Grade 7 students good test scores will allow them to attend a better secondary school [high school]. For Form 4 students good test scores enable them to proceed for two additional years of college preparation. Pray for the following students we disciple as they prepare for these examinations: 

• Grade 7 - Rufaro (boy), Tawonga (boy), Mitchell (girl) 
• Form 4 - Natalie (girl), Ruvimbo (girl), Messiah (boy), Brandon (boy) 

As a family, we are all well and continue to be encouraged in the Lord, pray with us that we continue to be reliable as God entrusts us with people. (2 Timothy 2:2). 

Blessings, Arthur 



Your prayer support for these requests from Arthur are cherished.


Trusting Jesus in a troubled world,

Mike Sulc
Life to Life Africa