TWINS AT LUNCH TIME This couple walked a LOOOONG WAY to get help for their tiny twins. Their home village is about 30km/15 miles from our base. First, they took the babies for advice and help at an outlying clinic about 6 miles from us. That clinic directed them to walk to the Balama Hospital where they arrived exhausted. Parents watch intently as Anna teaches, and
CYCLONE CAUSES MASSIVE DAMAGE IN NORTHERN MOZAMBIQUE Our children and staff spent Monday to Friday this week, trying to avoid the many rain showers that came with Cyclone Jude. The damage wasn’t to our buildings, PTL, but to the bridges and roads south of us that connect us to all the supplies we need. This is serious, as we depend on supply trucks that come from
90 DAY WONDER!Gerelcia came to us on December 4th, 2024, at 7 months of age. She was recovering from a 7 day stay with malaria at the Balama hospital, weighing only3.7kg/8 lbs. She should weigh about 8kg/17.5lbs. Baby Gerelcia her 1st day with us on December 12, 2024. Now, 94 days later, she is a happy, healthy 7.2kg/15.8 lbs. at 10 months AND SITTING UP INDEPENDENTLY! THAT is a marvel by anyone’s
NEW INFANT JOINS OUR FAMILY! Infant Gilda, born Dec. 31, 2023, has been in our milk program since April, 2024 when her mother passed away from an unknown illness. Sadly, Gilda did not grow like she should have under the care of her Grandmother. The Grandmother received multiple instructions on proper infant care during her first few months caring for Gilda, but did not heed the
HECTIC WEEK BUT WE MARCHING ON With heavy rains, our children have had a challenge getting settled in school. This week also kicked off the organized study time with a tutor to assist the students with their Portuguese and Math. This has made a great difference in their grades and ability to learn in Portuguese. Pastor Jose giving one on one tutoring to Adelina, a first grader.
TODDLER TOWN KEEPS GROWING AT THE OSTRICH HOUSE Rapid changes are taking place at the Ostrich House where 9 mothers care for 4 infants and 9 toddlers.It was amazing to see the infants begin to stand and then to walk! They grow up so fast! Baby Reginia came here when only 3 days old, and now she is walking 11.5 months later! Baby Josina, 10 months old,
BACK TO SCHOOL FOR VILLAGE ORPHANS Baby Ambrosio, who lives with us, has 5 brothers and sisters being cared for by their Aunt (far left in photo below). The Aunt is barely an adult, but 3 years ago she and her husband took on the challenge of raising these 5 orphans with the help of our food and school assistance programs. Ambrosio’s sisters and brothers
BACK TO SCHOOL MEANS ANNUAL PHYSICALS Tuesday this week found us rounding up the children for their annual Doctor’s check-up. Thank goodness the Doctor comes to us, as trying to transport 30 babies and 30 children to his office at the hospital would have been a hectic challenge for sure. The annual exam includes an HIV test for the new infants in our care, and a rapid
BBC BACK IN ACTION! The rains slacked off enough for the BBC (Bush Bikers for Christ) to travel to the villages on January 20th. It was a happy bunch of bikers that took off that morning to go tell the village children about Jesus. With many children working with their parents at their farms, the turnouts are lighter than usual, but saving even ONE child makes it
WIDOWER’S MITE Genono, the oldest member of our entire Balama District Church, was once a non-believer in Jesus. When my team and I went to Rovuma over 16 years ago to begin a church, Genono was CARRIED to our “preaching tree” by 2 men. His legs didn’t work, so he came to see if Jesus really heals.After prayer, nothing happened immediately, but within 2 days Genono COULD