Rafiki Village 

Updates: 

The country of Ethiopia just ushered in their New Year—2012, according to the Julian calendar which they use.  

The situation remains peaceful in our area, but the country is gearing up for national elections in the next ten months, so please continue to pray for stability and peace. 

Praises: 

The writing of the new project agreement is coming along; please pray for Amy as she tries to finish it soon. 

Nobody was injured when the big, beautiful acacia tree outside our dining hall split in half! 

Prayer Requests—Please pray for: 

the new project agreement to be approved in a timely manner; being able to purchase a new vehicle is dependent on the agreement being approved. 

wisdom for Tekle as he liaises with numerous government offices and officials as well as juggles the plant/facilities management. 

Rafiki ChildCare Program 

Updates: 

School has started and the Rafiki Mothers and children are excited!  

The Sunday before the start of school, the older children attended a special program at the Meserete Kristos Church in Modjo to honor the founders of the church, many of whom suffered persecution and imprisonment during the communist Dergue Regime. The children were encouraged, intrigued, and impressed by the powerful testimonies of faith. 

Praises: 

The Rafiki Mothers are working well in unity, despite being short-staffed one mother and one substitute mother. 

Our Rafiki garden has yielded a good crop of beets, cabbages, carrots, and lettuce; the corn and tomatoes are on their way. 

Prayer Requests—Please pray for: 

good health for Biruk who’s now taking an increased dosage of anti-seizure medications due to two seizure episodes. 

God to provide two new Rafiki Mothers who are spiritually mature, fluent in English, and called to serve here. 

Rafiki Education Program 

Updates: 

Teachers enjoyed a productive and fun nine days of in-service training that helped them prepare well for the start of the new school year.  

We have admitted twelve new day students and eight employee’s children in the preprimary levels. The selection process went smoothly despite having 200 applicants for twelve spots.  

Unfortunately our school curriculum was not printed in a timely manner by the print shop we ordered it from, so please pray that gets done quickly. 

Praises: 

New teachers and new students are doing well. 

Teachers are committed to high standards in teaching methods and classroom culture. 

Prayer Requests—Please pray for: 

wisdom, stamina, and patience for Amy as she trains teachers as well as teaches several classes a day. 

teachers who are attempting to teach new subjects (i.e. art, history, and PE) to be excited and inspired to do so. 

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