“Friends, let us not parade our love in words or talk only; but let us show it in deeds and make it real.” – The Apostle John


Friday, October 30, 2020

Still Trusting God

 

"It has been good to reconnect in person with those to whom we have been ministering," reported Arthur Nhau, LTLA Director in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe. "They continue to place their trust in God even though their difficult lives have become more challenging with the effects of the COVID-19 lockdown for much of this year. We are grateful that the authorities are allowing more movement which has enabled us to visit more people this past month." The LTLA team re-initiated going out two-by-two visiting people in the community. Here are reports of some of those visits, with accompanying photos: 

 

LTLA team members Tsungai (far left) and Jane (far right) with Moud (middle)

 

Moud Pasi is a widow who was not able to have children so she lives alone in a one room house built for the poor. Despite also having a skin condition she continues to have a smile on her face. Tsungai & Jane noticed her smile when they arrived before she put on her mask. They were encouraged that Moud continues to trust in God and is thankful for His presence in her life. 

 

LTLA team member Tatenda (on left in photo) with Mr Mukuwo (on right in photo)

 

LTLA team members Tatenda and Shelton have been visiting with Mr Mukuwo who attended our Men of Hope meetings before they were suspended in late March. He struggles with mixing animistic beliefs and Christianity but seems to be understanding the Gospel more clearly in his conversations with Tatenda and Shelton. Please join us in asking God to open Mr. Mukuwo's heart so he will respond to the Good News of Jesus Christ. (Acts 16:14) 

 

Here are two other widows whom the LTLA team visited: 

 

Namwasa Zimera

Donnie Khoma (L) and daughter Veria (R)

 

Namwasa Zimera is an 82 year old widow who has no family members watching after her. To survive she works in people's fields or does odd jobs in exchange for food. LTLA team member, Diana, noticed that Namwasa is looking weaker physically due to all the manual work she is doing but Namwasa praises God for keeping her alive and providing for her. 

Donnie Khoma (on left in second photo above) is a 58 year old widow who was diagnosed with HIV 24 years ago and then with TB 10 years ago. In 2015 she was diagnosed with cervical cancer so had her uterus removed. She lost her first born daughter in 2018 and now is left to care for her remaining daughter, Veria (on right in photo), who has downs syndrome. LTLA team member, Diana, reports that despite Donnie's day-to-day struggles she is maintaining her faith in God. 

 Thank you for supporting Life to Life Africa in prayer and finances as the Good News of Jesus Christ is shared in word to care for spiritual needs and in deed to care for physical needs!! 

 

Mike Sulc 

Life to Life Africa