First of all, I thank God each time I remember you. Your unceasing love in Christ, the thirst and hunger for Him. Thank you for being an encouragement to me and YCVM as whole. Sure, we're praying with you and are confident that the Lord who started the good work will bring it to completion. He is unstoppable and no one can stand on His way. He is the Lord Almighty!
About the children, Stella and Jessica were down with malaria but have under taken treatment and are back at school. Grace had an attack of asthma but is also fine now, the school nurse attended to her. Amazingly the great woman Sheila is fine and so is Raymond. Moses hurt his foot while he was ploughing. He is taking treatment too. Sarah is on semester break and is at home with Silver. John is working hard and has put on some weight.
YCVM volunteer force, Patrick Okore's family has lost the whole estate to somebody in their village who has been pursuing them over land issues and the court judged in his favor. Following court's ruling their home was raised down, crops destroyed and everything damaged! Right now the whole family, of about ten is squatting in two small roomed rentals with nothing to eat apart from handouts from Christian friends. I can't imagine what they are going through! This reminds me of one thing, we came into this world with nothing and we'll go with nothing- even that which we have can be taken away. The only thing that matters is knowing the Lord Jesus Christ as a friend for even if we lose everything, yet we have everything in Him. Patrick's girlfriend Sarah is healed and they are soon to wed in August despite what has happened to their family. You would like to pray for them.
Paul in his letter to the Philippians says, 'Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that which Christ Jesus took hold of me…I press on towards the goal” (3:12-14).
My love to all CCUMC friends. May the peace of God which transcends all understanding guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Many hugs, Grace
To learn more about YCVM, you are invited to visit: www.ycvm.org
Please hold Grace and the ongoing ministry of YCVM in your prayers.
Please hold Grace and the ongoing ministry of YCVM in your prayers.