Here are the first photos of the class, Rachel's class of women who have received houses through the Mellon Housing initiative, an international and local coalition. Funded by this group they use Evangeline's equipment and teachers. It is a win win for everyone but I am especially pleased for the teachers who now double their earning income. All three were jobless when they came or were led to me and I see the changes but especially the confidence they have gained in their work. I am so proud of them. And to make this day even more special, and yes, what really made my day was a report from Manuel, husband of Nophela, a graduate of two years ago when he told me how much she sews and now has so many orders for skirts and pillowcases and other items. He boasted of a beautiful duvet cover and pillows she sewed for him and with the gift of another sewing machine they received from an elderly lady, he planned to sew so "we can work together as a team." And there is more. Together, they plan to teach many others to sew. That is our goal, 'teach one to teach many". And while we in the fabric shop in came Stella, the only Zimbabwean student we have had. She looked radiant and yes, more prosperous that I had last seen her. What a difference our class had made to her. She has a full time job and is well able to care for her family. They love the Lord and serve him and are the signs of hope I need as we go on. We are, you are, making a world of difference.
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