New Beginnings

Here we are at the start of a new class and yes the women just love their brand new experiences with the computer. And yes, there I am, in what is for me, something new for the class. I now teach them basic English and writing and we are having a great time. I did not remember how many things you could say about the verb to be that teach proper grammar but also life's lessons. As I prepare for classes, I now fix lunch, teach Bible studies and English, a fukk load but I so enjoy it.

Speaking about Bible studies, I have also been asked to teach a women's Bible Study for homeless women and you will hear more about that when it begins. There is something about a still new year that encourages opportunities. Soon Rachel will begin a sewing class for women who do not qualify for ours but want to learn for a small fee. This will be called Rachel's class and they will use our sewing equipment so this too will be an extension of our reach in the community. Already Mandiswa, our computer teacher has her extra class of women. I have just been approached about another refugee who has a computer degree and he wants to teach others, even though he now works as a security guard until he can find better opportunities.
All of this excites me and I describe it as the Evangeline ripple effect and the empowering of local leaders in our community. I sense there is more to come and am praying about new economic opportunities for our graduates and above all, that they will know how wide and deep is God's love for them.