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Hope's Promise Orphan Ministries -
Talitha-Kumi Christian School
Arandis, Namibia, Africa
Brenda Johnston with children
Click here for more
information about the school.
Brenda works with orphans who without this organization
would not have a roof over their
heads, enough food to eat or an education.
Personal
Greeting
Malachi
3:3 says: 'He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver.'
This verse was sent to me by a friend right after Paula and Colleen left
Namibia. As the silversmith holds the silver in the fire watching it all
the time so does God watch us as we sit in the fire throughout our lives.
The silversmith knows when the silver is refined when he can see his image
it in!! This message of love was sent to me to remind me that when I am
feeling the heat of the fire I am promised that God has His eye on me and
will keep watching me until He sees His image in me! Praise God for
that. As a ministry we are moving ahead as a team working together to
give God honor in all that we do. Our meetings with Paula and Colleen
were revealing, difficult, soul bearing and God honoring. All of us are
grateful for the prayer cover that is given us each day. I know I have
said it before and I will say it again one of the most important lessons I
have learned in Africa is the power of prayer!! Your partnership is
critical to us and I thank you for your faithfulness!
What’s
Next?
To say we are on a fast track is an understatement. There is so much
lying ahead of us – including the building of Talitha-Kumi. The land for
the kindergarten and pre-primary was fenced in February and the playground
has begun. Our time line is to have this building complete by the end of
April. Nan has her hands full training our teachers. An approach that
represents the excellence that God demands of us is not easily
transferred. We are discussing the need to have fulltime, volunteer
teachers from America to come for a year at a time to work along side our
local teachers so that there can be modeling. With the work of a social
worker who is assisting us to face “some” of the issues of our children
and families we find ourselves with great opportunity and great
challenge. Sylvia has been given the opportunity through the radio to
address Rehoboth on a daily basis. God is using this venue to share His
Word and to open up opportunity for His people to grow spiritually. We
have individuals and teams who will begin arriving starting in May this
year and going through October. The Graham family have arrived in Namibia
and are expected in Arandis the first week of March. We will take the
first 4-6 weeks to get to know each other and to discern God’s plan for
them through HPOMN.
Specific
Needs
I just received a call from the children at The Ark who wanted to tell me
that every day by request of Stephanus they are praying for me!! Oh, how
God uses prayer. Ms. Wanda has begun small groups with the HPOMN children
tackling the topic of loss and grief. Please pray for God’s protection
and healing on the children. Adisha is the newest member of the Hope’s
family – pray for her transition. Pray that the registration of the school
will come right. I have still not received current work papers and am
therefore unable to leave the country! Pray for God to open doors. As
the Namibian Board and the Colorado Board work together to continue
serving God in excellence may God Himself be the focus!
Thanksgivings
   We are so
grateful for the servant heart of Ms. Lea who was with us from August
through mid-February. As she served as a teacher, confidante, friend,
activity organizer, co-parent and sister we are left with many empty
hats. God used this young woman as an example for young and old alike.
As a ministry we have been greatly blessed by the heart and understanding
of Lea. May God bless her! In February we welcomed returning volunteers
Don and Jackie. This is the third trip for each of them so they pretty
much fall into place helping out in many different areas of the
ministry. Don pictured above is the work behind our website for
Namibia! We remain grateful to God for the many folks who have come, are
here and will come! Katharina, Miguel, Timna and Mara visited in
Swakopmund for holiday so Hailey and I had a blessed afternoon with them.
Katharina and her family remain in Angola serving the church through YfC
Angola. She sends her greetings to all of you who know her! Thank you
for your continued prayer. God honors your prayers and in doing so
brings us through the storms!!
Personal
Prayer Request
Trials and tribulations and times in the fire are a part of our journey!
God wants to purify us for service to Him! May I be a willing piece of
silver in His hands as He fires me to purity in different areas of my
life! To God be the glory!!
From Africa with love,
Brenda
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ADDITIONAL MISSIONS THAT OUR
CHURCH SUPPORTS
Emerson and Martina Wilson:
The Wilson's are
missionaries in Nicaragua where they are currently starting a church in an
area without one.
Caring for Generations:
Retired pastors and their
spouses who are in need are helped by this offering.
Presbyterian Coalition:
A group that helps the church
maintain Biblical standards.
Inter-varsity Fellowship:
A Christian organization at
Daytona Beach Community College that does local and world-wide mission work.
Child Sponsorship Program - Haiti:
This organization works with children making it possible for the poorest of
the poor to have food, medicine, education and hope.
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Neighborhood Center - DeLand, Fl:
A
local charity that helps needy people with food, rent, utility bills, etc.
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Mercy Ships:
This organization has
ships that dock in the ports of developing countries to provide much needed
medical care to people who otherwise would not have access to it.
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Church Family Assistance:
This fund is
used to help church members who are experiencing a temporary financial need.
Shalom Esteli
Presbyterian Church
La Vida Joven,
Esteli, Nicaragua
http://www.shalomesteli.org
P.O. Box 13,
Dharwad, Karnataka, India
e-mail:
arunmassey@yahoo.com
PH: + 91 9845251734
They operate a Christian Children's home for girls. They are working to find land and build a permanent home for the
girls, and perhaps someday a home and school for boys.
Thank you for your prayer support.
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