March Prayer Letter

      This month Meagan and I will be starting a new curriculum in our IsiXhosa studies. Because we were able to do 4 months of language school in 2015 we got a head start on our Xhosa this time around. We were able to finish the first book in 2 months. This book usually takes about 5-6 months to complete. Pray for us as we step into an advanced study now. 

      In February we were thrilled to pick up 2 new supporters! We left the field at 94%, and are currently close to 96%. Now that we are on the field, we see just how much money ministry takes each month. There is always so much more we can do; and so many more people we could help with just a little extra support. We are praying to be at 100% by the end of this year. 

      I have also had the opportunity to attend a couple of different "wakes"since arriving here. A wake is the week leading up to a funeral in the Xhosa tradition. Every night that week there will be singing, preaching, and a word from the family.I use the term preaching lightly, because there is OFTEN a lot of crazy doctrines going on. In a culture that revolves around ancestors; death is something not to be taken lightly. That being said, wakes can be awesome opportunities. They give the missionaries a special chance to preach the gospel to people who do not attend church. Sadly, these "wakes" happen often. Please pray for the people of South Africa. 

Prayer Requests and special announcements. 

1. We celebrated Silas's 3rd birthday. 
2. A few weeks ago, I made a Xhosa speaking friend named Tembekile. He helped put in my alarm in my home. My wife and I are praying for him and his family that they will be saved. 
3. We will be helping missionary Mark Coffey with a junior camp and a teen camp at the end of this month. Please pray for souls to be saved.