Blessings of Learning

“Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.”

1 Corinthians 4:1,2

Jack and I do faithfully strive to do God’s work, but we often question if the blessings and learning we receive far outweigh what is gained by those who are the focus of our work! Jack has definitely felt this as he continues teaching a survey of Old Testament to KBTC’s newest class, which is a very special class as they will receive the first college degrees given by the school.

Jack has also been tempted to allow his class to follow the example
of Professor Chacha's class and meet outside now that the
sun appears for more than a few minutes each day!

Jack returns home exhausted each day as his regular work as the college principal happens around a two hour teaching session before lunch and another two hours after lunch. But once he takes a short break, he begins sharing what he is learning anew about what God reveals about Himself, His actions and His plans in the Old Testament. Will you join Jack in praying that the students will truly gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Old Testament as they hear what God is revealing about Himself – revelations which the students and those they minister among need to hear, learn and do?

Life in East Africa comes with differences,
but lots of joys and special memories.

Pray for me as I continue sharing daily Devotional/On-mission posts on Facebook. Preparing these posts always becomes a mixed time of blessings and learning as God's Word leaves me challenged, chided, encouraged and strengthened.  Pray also for me to always have God’s wisdom as I respond to prayer letters and notes from our coworkers and seek opportunities to share their stories and prayer needs.

Pray that Jack and I will always have the physical, mental and spiritual strength to truly be faithful as we seek to obey and share our Father’s love and salvation with those around us. Pray that we will always be learners seeking to know more about our Father and become better equipped to be ambassadors of the one who is the true source of the joy, peace and salvation needed by the people of our world.

The kids at Tigoni Baptist have really tried to teach Jack and me how
praise God with our whole bodies, but...

It appears that I have finally written a short prayer letter this week, but as always I cannot conclude without thanking you. Thank you for enabling us to be a part of His work in East Africa you support us through your prayers, giving to the Cooperative Program and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, and as you come and send volunteers to join in His work. BERT YATES
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