December 9, 2011
Bo's first trip to Texas!
This pic was taken at the airport in London.
He had never even seen an airplane,
had no clue what Christmas trees or Santa were all about,
and from this moment I believe I have continued to
experience the holiday season through
HIS EYES every year!
Merry
Christmas from all of us in Sierra Leone!
How can we
not give thanks and praise to God for His tender mercies?!?
HAPPENINGS:
We’ve been
declared EBOLA FREE and look forward to continued recovery and renewal here in
Sweet Salone!
60+ of our
kiddos have completed a modified academic year, and will begin another in
January! By September 2016, all students should be back on target from delays
because of Ebola!
The oldest 4
of Auntie Margaret’s kids continue in college, and anticipate government exams
in 2016 to help determine their skills or academic track for the future!
Between the
former street boys in Waterloo and Auntie Margaret’s kids, 20 of the younger
ones have completed government exams this fall, and we hope for the best as the
results will determine promotion to higher grade levels.
The
temporary RELIEF EFFORT will end this month. Up to 19 families monthly have
received parcels since January to help them get back on their feet from the side
effects of Ebola! They deeply appreciate
YOU for making this possible!
The Waterloo
Drop-In Center is running a full slate of activities with Bible studies,
tutorials, counseling and rice distribution to caretaker families!
Hosetta
construction is going great! Work was stalled a full year because of Ebola, but
Tom and crew are making progress daily!
Bo is doing
well in school. He will be 15 on January 15th, and this will also mark 5 years
since the first day Tom met him on the streets of Waterloo! Time flies!
Our moms in
Texas are doing well, as are our kids and grandkids! They’ve had some tough
times this year among their extended families with illnesses and the loss of a
brother-in-law, but God has been faithful to comfort! We will certainly miss
being with them this Christmas season!
TEAMS for
2016!! We have a potential for SEVEN
teams! So exciting! If you would like information on dates and areas of
ministry, please reply to this email to request a schedule! We would love to
have YOU!
PRAYER
REQUESTS:
Each PRAISE
above has a built-in prayer request. For example, EBOLA FREE does not mean that
it cannot reoccur. We must all remain vigilant to see that any new cases are
quickly identified and treated! We could easily have another outbreak if
government agencies and medical staff do not stay on top of this!
We thank you
for your continued prayers for us and all those we serve!
WE LOVE YOU
and praise the Lord for each of you!
May this
Christmas season be filled with JOY!
J
- JESUS first
O
- Others second
Y
- Yourself last
It’s all for
the Kingdom!
Tom, Beck
& Bo
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