Greetings from Zambia!
We spoke about the Youth Seminar in our last update. Sherry began the lessons, but realised quickly that the information was generating more questions than she thought. "Dating" in the Zambian culture is not common. The term "girl friend" or "boy friend" usually implies a relationship that is much more intense than simply having dinner and holding hands. She was able to finish the first three lessons:
1 - What is Love; The Three Kinds of Love
2 - Ten Reasons Why You Should Wait; Understanding the Sex Drive
3 - Dating; How To Say "No!"
However, the next three chapters will have to wait for the follow-up conference. The young people were given lesson sheets and homework. Sherry will have the second session in July after the young people have an opportunity to absorb what they learned in the first session. So, in a few weeks she will present the following lessons:
4 - Love is More Than a Beautiful Feeling; Ten Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
5 - How to Experience God's Love; Parts 1 and 2
6 - How Can I Tell If It Is Real Love?; Choosing Wisely
Mrs Jere lives in a rural centre for physically challenged and vulnerable children. She is also wheelchair-bound. Several years ago she received a wheelchair. Because of where she lives and the poor conditions of the roads, that wheelchair has quite literally begun to fall apart. Thankfully we were able to meet her need for a new wheelchair thanks to a gift from a ladies' ministry in California and a contact with Rotarians in the United Kingdom. This afternoon I went out to Mukolwe and delivered her new wheelchair. Her husband had gone to town, but her father and children were there with her. Her niece and nephew showed up when I arrived and, of course, everyone wanted to be in the photo! It was such a thrill to be able to make it possible for her to be mobile - especially as she works with so many children.
For the last year I have been working with Fiwale Hills Mission Hospital (about 45 minutes from our home) trying to provide a safe and consistent water supply. We received word on Monday that the project is complete! We will be going to the hospital on Saturday morning and officially handing over the project to the hospital and Bible school across the road. Both institutions will be able to have access to the water and the doctors will have clean water in the hospital for the first time in over five years. Providing this water enables the doctors to treat patients physically and the church leaders to treat patients spiritually. Walking through open doors is incredibly exciting!
Finally… Sixty years ago today my parents were married. Today my Father celebrates that day alone, but the love he showed my Mother taught all four of his sons how to love their wives. His legacy lives on in the generations that follow him!
We deeply appreciate your prayers and support as we continue to walk through these open doors...
In His Service,
Patrick & Sherry
In His Service,
Patrick & Sherry
Patrick & Sherry Coleman
P O Box 90010
Luanshya,
Zambia
Off: 260 212 512359/512539
Res: 260 212 510033
Cell (P): 260 966 780113
Cell (S): 260 966 780112
