Written by Jim & Irene Legge
We had severe heat in December with little rain but nothing like what we need so we hope it will come back, especially in the areas where the folks have planted corn.
On the 1st of January we had our Setswana local conference and two of our own brethren gave ministry. Colin Raggett, from Palapye, spoke on the importance of hearing and obeying God's Word. The other brother, called Letsibogo, from Serowe, but now Gaborone, took up the subject of prayer - really a lovely challenging balance to commence the New Year. It was so good to see so many there. We sat outside under the shade area for there were too many to be accommodated in the hall and it was a bit more comfortable. As Colin was speaking, loud thunder came very close and shook us, yet the Lord in His goodness heard our cry for safety and kept us dry, as the rain fell somewhere else. Praise His Name! We were able to try out some new hymns and this was very enjoyable. We are slowly building up our repertoire of hymns.
Mavis, one of the first fruits of the work over forty years ago, came from her village of Shoshong, one-hundred kilometers away and introduced us to two girls who had trusted the Lord there. They are the first fruits of her little Sunday school. May the Lord keep them for they come from unsaved homes. We have much to thank and praise the Lord for and look forward to more blessing this year.
Spring 2013
Written by Jim & Irene Legge - Botswana