Zambia

Pure Nard Preschool 

  

The school year in Zambia started late on February 1st instead of January 4th because of a rise in COVID 19 cases. However, school has been going very well so far.  

What’s new?

• Increased number of students since 2020
• Added second baby class for a total of 4 classes: 2 baby, 1 middle, 1 reception (kindergarten)
• We thank God that Reception teacher Felistus and her new baby Evalyn are doing great!
• We met with parents to encourage them to continue being active participants in the school activities to continue promoting quality education.

Sustainable Pig Farming Project 

Progress is happening! Pure Nard Ministries plans to complete the first half of the pig pen very soon. Then they will start adding pigs to the pen while finishing construction.

Why pig farming? 

• Provide sustainability, food security and life skills training
• Provide job training in livestock husbandry skills for Teen Challenge participants
• Provide several jobs for people in the community

This self-sustainability approach to ministry has a long-lasting impact and will continue to give those we serve in Zambia opportunities for income generation to fund ministry operations and development. 

Prayer Requests

Pray for this year’s new staff and students as they transition, for Felistus and her new baby, the sustainability pig farming project and for the health of all the staff, students, and the young men in Teen Challenge. 

Liberia

Action Faith Institute 

AFI is grateful to God for the support from STC! The entire school was out of water recently and water had to be fetched outside of the school grounds, holding up the school schedule. STC’s donation helped AFI purchase a hand pump for water, as well as COVID supplies such as water barrels, sanitizer, soap, and masks. 

Romeo’s Success Story, by an AFI Staff Member

Romeo Ballah is a 10-year-old 4th grader with a unique servant heart. He lives right beside the school in an unfinished building with his unemployed father. Romeo comes on campus often to help clean up the school in appreciation of his sponsorship from Serve the Children. Romeo does this voluntarily, which means a lot to us because it fulfills the motto of the school, “Learn to Serve” and speaks volumes about a grateful heart. We believe Romeo will be a great leader with a servant heart.

Prayer Requests

For the growth of the computer lab, for sponsors for many other students in need of sponsorship, and for all of the students’ and staff members’ health.

India

The Lasina School and Emmanuel Education Center 

Despite pandemic challenges, the staff in India have continued to persevere by the Lord’s grace. The school in Lasina is still closed, but the teachers travel to the students’ homes to teach them and provide homework.

Emmanuel Education Center in Mumbai reopened in September! We thank God for the dedicated teachers who educate children well in the Mumbai slum in such difficult times.

• All the children and teachers there are well 
• The Center runs 6 days a week for about 40 children. 
• We provide one nutritious meal and education per government curriculum.

Vocational Training

Classes for Mumbai slum youth who have dropped out of school are going very well. 20 boys and girls are completing basic computer courses and 20 girls are in basic tailoring classes. Completing these courses will give students a marketable skill and the needed confidence to learn more and get jobs or start their own small businesses. 

Prayer Requests

Pray for the safety and health of our staff and children. A second wave of COVID has hit India and the new strain is spreading across the country. Please also pray we can continue to provide nutritious food to our children at Emmanuel Education Center.