Update from Arthur & Turmoil in Zimbabwe

Dear LTLA Friends,

Below is a ministry update from Arthur Nhau in Chinhoyi. He is encouraged by what the Lord is doing in the ministry, but it has also been a tumultuous week in Zimbabwe, which he refers to at the end of his update. Demonstrations, riots and looting took place all over Zimbabwe this week after the government increased fuel prices by 150%. Gasoline prices were $1.24/liter ($4.70/gallon) and have been increased to $3.31/liter ($12.53/gallon). That is the highest price for gasoline in the world, with Hong Kong being second at $2.06/liter.

There have been gasoline shortages since October due to a lack of US dollars to purchase it. The economy in Zimbabwe has collapsed. Last week there was no gasoline to be found so the government announced the extreme price hike to deal with the shortage. This may have been the last straw for the extremely patient Zimbabweans. The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions called for a three day strike, "stay away," to send a message to the government that their policies have failed. Demonstrations, riots and looting have ensued. People stayed home for fear of the violence that was breaking out. Now the military has been deployed going door to door beating men for being at home and not out working. The government has been ruling by fear and are trying to maintain their control.
These developments are heartbreaking for a people who had hoped for change last year with the ouster of their only president of 37 years. Would you join in praying for the Life to Life Africa team and their fellow Zimbabweans as they deal with the shock and disappointment of this week's developments? They have been praying for years that things would change, and one of them commented that they don't know what to pray anymore. We know God is working out His purposes and they have seen Him provide in the midst of turmoil in the past. Lord, we ask for you to enact your justice, to pour out your mercy and to strengthen with your grace.

Prayerfully,
Mike Sulc
Life to Life Africa


Greetings, as we look back to the past months, God has been faithful especially with the challenges we are facing as a country. We are so thankful that God sent friends to us who were Jethros, Pauls and Barnabases and left us really encouraged in the Lord. ( Luke 22:43) 

I recently had an outing with the guys in whom I am investing, we had fun catching up. My heart’s desire is, "He who began a good work in them will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." (Phil 1:6)

Tatenda, Arthur, Donnell (front), Simba, Zviko & Shelton.

As a team, we continue to pray that we would all grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We also want to be accountable to one another in our walk with Christ. (2 Peter 3:18)

Life to Life Africa Team

We have been receiving some decent rainfall lately. As we continue to embark on some farming projects, we pray that the families we are assisting will have a good harvest this season.

Maize (corn) growing at the LTLA Community Center

We are thankful to God that we held our first ever student conference and we had a good turnout. On the last day of the conference one student, in his final year, asked if we were going to pursue them after college as he felt the input he got transformed his college years. We pray that God would give these students a heart for people as they now go into the world. Most of the students we met with last semester passed their exams and gave glory to God. This was so encouraging as most students always feel they don’t have time for God's Word (Mark 1:35). We continue to pray for long lasting relationships and that God would raise Timothys, reliable people and others. (2 Timothy 2:2)

Life to Life Africa Student Conference group photo

The past week has been challenging for people here. Soldiers have been doing rounds beating, especially men, for staying away from work. I have friends who had to hide in the cemetery and some took refuge in one of the rivers we have here which is infested with crocodiles. Since Monday most of the team members have been staying indoors and hiding when the soldiers come knocking on their doors, pray for protection and safety. I am humbled by the hope most people here continue to have on Jesus who is our only hope. We pray that our leaders will fear God and know that everything they have, it has been entrusted to them and they will give an account. 

As a family we continue to be humbled by God that He remains faithful. We are also encouraged that our son Donnell is growing in memorizing scriptures. We are really encouraged to see that that he is now sticking verses he is memorizing on the wall in his bedroom. We pray that he will continue to delight in God's word.

Arthur, Mildred, Donnell, & Daisy

Still humbled by His Love, 
Arthur and Mildred