August 2023

“The Lord is King forever and ever; nations have perished from His land. O Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their heart, You will incline Your ear to vindicate the orphan and the oppressed” Psalm 10:16-18

Truth be told?

Look again at those 3 smiling faces! I do not know if it is true or not, but some say that “smiling can change your brain, that your brain keeps track of your smiles, and reduces stress almost similar to getting good sleep.” The smiling face in the middle is our daughter, Kelley. She led the praise/worship for the two weeks of Vacation Bible School that we did in Zimbabwe this past June for 53 precious children each week!

Pictured above are the smiling faces of our 4 puppeteers, smiling children making their own T shirt, plus children who ate 3 delicious and nutritious food 3 times a day which they devoured as many only eat once a day in their poor communities. They had crafts and games in the morning and afternoon. In the evening there were more songs, a puppet show, and a bedtime story. They had lots of fun! But more importantly there were 30 first time decisions to follow Jesus.

Would you join us in praying that these children would follow the Savior all their days. Your generosity has made it possible for them to smile, now and for all eternity. Thank you!

Because He has made us glad,
Glen and Patty