For the past 8 weeks I have been teaching a study called Cherish to 57 girls ranging in age from 10-18 years old. The Study is an open discussion that focuses on sexual purity based out of biblical teaching. I wanted the girls to see how they are cherished in Christ and how they are a gift to their husbands if they remain pure. I did have girls that have already been sexually active, so the study included in one full lesson the forgiveness of God for past sins and how they can move forward being pure. In the study it’s called restoring their sexual purity. All 57 girls that completed the study, meaning they showed up weekly for lessons and did the homework that was involved, committed to remaining sexually pure. Many were excited about this study and had many questions even though some were relatively young. They are hungry for learning and that excites me. Each girl was awarded a certificate on the last day to celebrate the commitment they made ad the hard work they put into the homework. Even though this particular study is over, I will continue to meet with these girls on a weekly basis and do other Bible studies with them.
Please pray that God leads me in the next area of study. Please pray that the girls will want to learn more. Pray that I will be able to find a translator, the girls who were translating for me are moving onto the schools in the greater Manzini area to continue to teach the Cherish study.
Thanks to everyone for your continued prayer support, it means so much to me and I know that I wouldn’t be able to do what I do, without all of you behind me. God bless!!
Here’s a few pics of the girls:
great job!
Christine,
We are keeping you and “your girls” in our prayers. May God give you guidance as to the next study. Blessings, Cathy for the Barna family
I love the look of pride in their faces.
Hi Christine,
Always good to read your updates and always a privilege to be part of the work through prayer support!
God is using you to further His kingdom!
BTW, I was so inspired by the photos in your “The Heavens Declare” post, that I painted one of sunsets for my art class. If I ever get around to scanning it, I’ll send you a copy. 🙂
now thats what I’m talking about when I say how is the ministry going. God is so good You have an open door.Praise God!
This is so great! What a blessing!? May God continue to give you stregnth, wisdom and insight as you serve in Swazi. Tell everyone there I said Hi!
HI Christine~the girls look so happy and proud showing off their certificates! What a beautiful photo. We just came back from the Silver Ring Ceremony which teaches staying chaste until marriage. We are praying that the Holy Spirit will give you just the right words to answer any questions that the girls might have. We are also praying that our Lord will provide a translator for you to continue with more Bible studies. You are doing such wonderful work for our Lord, Christine. I pray that God puts a hedge of protection around you and all your students. God bless you, Rose,Laurel and Brooke