Author: Nadia Hattingh

Maria, Vrydag’s wife, seldom went anywhere outside their yard. I think we have seen her only twice anywhere else in the 7 years we’ve been here! How amazing it is to see her not only coming to the teaching, but also bringing friends with her! Maria is pregnant, but that does not prevent her from […]

We rejoice with Abar and his wife, Liberty at the birth of their second child, a healthy baby girl! Abar is a Mwinika Literacy teacher and a believer who volunteers his time to teach a group in a village close to his. The literacy group is doing well and will be halfway through the Literacy […]

We are not here in Mwinika Land because we are the best people for the job. We are not here because of our talents and abilities… we are here because we are not able – and we know it! 🙂 It is when we are emptied of ourselves, barren and know we are unable … […]

We love this picture! It reminds us of small beginnings… This tiny plant will God willing, one day be a big, strong tree, providing shade and fruit to many. In the mean time, it is lifting its tiny leaves up to the sun, seeking life in sandy soil. May the Mwinika Church, now still just […]

“…for, whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” What great comfort in this promise from our Lord! “How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? […]

Please pray for Tima, Salim’s wife and fellow believer. She has been sick for a while now, since she has lost their unborn baby in January. She might be pregnant again, but there is no way to confirm it (not even in town). They have three small children. Salim and Tima, both believers, are under […]

This week the Literacy classes continued: the 3rd week since we started a new course in another area. The teacher-in-training, Abar is doing a good job and the students are progressing in learning to read and write their mother tongue so that they can read the Scriptures. Despite being still very young (hardly out of […]

“It is true! God really is very big, He knows everything and He is everywhere!” “I like the teaching from God’s Word.” “I understood everything!” “I am coming again tomorrow! I want to hear more!” These are just some of the comments after today’s teaching. No words can describe our hearts overflowing with gratefulness at […]

It was a thrilling, wonderful, amazing, and humbling week… The first week of Bible teaching to our close friends and neighbours! We were amazed each day as the number of people coming just continue to grow! How good it is to see friends and neighbours at the teaching! We hope that the number of people […]