On Monday, I went to a school in Masiphumele, a township of about 40,000 people (that’s a very rough estimate). I went to a Life Skills Education class taught by an LHCC staff member- I have been waiting to get to go to a school- so I was really excited!!
We were in a 6th grade classroom, and I counted around 40 students sitting in a small portable. They were a pretty lively class- and of course me walking in- a white woman- caused quite a commotion! I’m sure the teacher really appreciated that ☺ Anyway, I was pretty surprised when they pulled out their books for the class- it was THE BIBLE!! Can you believe that? What a contrast from public schools in the US! The lesson was on self-esteem, and the text was Psalm 139. What a wonderful message is being given to children in schools all over Cape Town! God’s Word is obviously alive the schools! After the lesson, the teacher prayed a powerful prayer over the children. It was pretty incredible!
Praise the Lord that He has opened the door for 16 new Life Skills Education classes to be taught beginning this week! Pray that God would use these classes to bring children of Masiphumele, Ocean View, Capricorn, and Muizenburg to a saving knowledge of Him. And then that through their salvation, they would bring transformation and hope to their communities!
So far it has been a sunny and beautiful week here in Cape Town! It’s been nice to see the patients at the Health Care Center sitting out on the porch enjoying the sun, instead or curled up in their beds trying to stay warm. Yesterday I played a game of badminton out in the yard with one of the patients…I’m quite the badminton pro!
3 comments:
What a cute little girl. Sounds like you had your hands full with 40 little active ones. Have fun and enjoy yourself in Africa. God will really use you.
Love ya!!!
P.S. Keep up the exercise. I saw your picture in your room.
Hey Laural, I'm reading Wed's Blog on Thursday, so I hope you see this. What a blessing to see the children hearing God's Word in school. I keep hearing good things about people reading your blog. I'll tell them to respond.
Love You!!!
Hey Laural,Jane has just helped me get on this comment page. I enjoy so much your blogs.How wonderful to know that the children hear God's Word in school.Surely that will help build a better country.I would like to have some of your cool weather, today 95 and through next week.
Love you so much!!
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