Praise & Prayer Oct 06 Print E-mail
Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well… And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed… And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt. Exodus 2:15, 3:2,3

Praise & Prayer - October - 2006

God directs us in various ways. He knows us through and through and understands how we think. Sometimes we need to be directed with a big stick and sometimes with a ‘carrot’.

Sometimes there is the need to motivate us and direct us very forcefully. In Moses’ case the fear of death was a great motivator to get him to move to where he would meet his wife and father-in-law, Jethro. For many of us our first experience with God was through some crisis or painful experience which totally changes our direction and mission in life.

Fortunately God also guided Moses by the ‘carrot’ when he was lead by the Spirit to the ‘mount of God’ and then by curiosity when he approached the burning bush. It is the only way that God wants us to approach him in our worship but it is very likely when it comes to our walk with him we will see the stick from time to time.

We may ask ourselves how often we need to be lead by the stick. This may explain why we go through some rough times that cause us to change our life direction.

FROM PREVIOUS UPDATES

1. Lackson in Australia – Lackson arrived safely in Brisbane with a number of hilarious stories from his first journey out of Zambia! The month of October saw Lackson speaking at over 30 meetings in Queensland, including schools, churches, small groups and dinners. Lackson and Reid have now joined Mark in New South Wales, where they will spend the month of November visiting supporters and sharing more of the work of Eagles Wings.
Praise God – For Lackson’s safe arrival and safety in travel around Queensland.
- For the way He is enabling Lackson to speak so confidently and communicate the ministry of Eagles Wings so clearly.
Please Pray – For Lackson, Reid and Mark as they continue to share at events in New South Wales.

2. American Office – During this month, Kate was given an opportunity to speak to a group of pastors about the work of Eagles Wings. While she was expecting 13 pastors to be in attendance, over 60 people were at the meeting, including representatives from local churches, the state Baptist missions department, the Baptist foundation and two local colleges! Kate, Maegan and Beth continue to look into ways to gain tax deductibility status to begin fundraising for a short-termers unit in Zambia.
Praise God – For the opportunity Kate was given to share the story of Eagles Wings with so many.
Please Pray – That connections would be made with churches and individuals that will enable the establishing of the American office and fundraising in the USA to grow.
- For provision of tax deductibility status.

3. School Term – Teaching continues to go on well at Eagles Wings Christian Community Schools. At the beginning of the term the teachers had some struggles with the new English phonics program they were using, however these now seem to be working out.
Praise God – For his equipping of the teachers at Eagles Wings.
Please Pray – For continued direction with the English program.

4. Tailoring Classes – David reports from Zambia, ‘The tailoring class is going on very well. The class is now full, but we still have more people coming looking for space but we don’t have any.’
Praise God – For the progress being made in the tailoring class.
Please Pray – That God might show us a way in which we can help those people looking for places in the class.

5. Frankie, Taxi Driver – Frankie has recovered and has begun work again driving taxis.
Praise God – That Frankie is well again.
Please Pray – For Frankie’s salvation and opportunities to share the Gospel with him.

NEW PRAISE & PRAYER POINTS

1. Exams – Many of the children in our Full Care and Education Programs have exams in the coming month. These students include Peter Masuka in our Full Care Program, who has asked for prayer for his grade nine exam on the 20th of November.
Please Pray – For wisdom for the children completing their exams.
- That God would calm any nerves and encourage them at this time.

2. Joseph – Joseph is a student in grade two at Eagles Wings Christian Community School. He has contracted Malaria and become very ill with the disease.
Please Pray – For a quick recovery for Joseph and that he would know God’s presence and help at this time.

3. Full Care Children – David writes, ‘Everything at the Centre is going on well. The kids are behaving well. Just pray for them that God will make them have more interest in school.’
Please Pray – For motivation and enthusiasm for school.
- For the Zambian school teachers to be creative and committed to teaching their students well.

4. More Robbers – Recently four more robbers attempted to steal from Eagles Wings. They were not able to take anything, but it is still disturbing for the security guard, staff and children.
Praise God – That these robbers were not successful in stealing anything.
Please Pray – For God’s continued protection over all land and property belonging to Eagles Wings.
- For strength and comfort for the security guard, staff and children.

5. Adult Education Program in Chipulukusu Compound – David shares, ‘Thank God for the premises we are using at the moment for teaching. The relationship teacher to pupils is good, I observed that when I went there. They seem to be breaking through in reading and writing.'
Praise God – For the strength that He is giving the staff going to Chipulukusu to teach.
Please Pray – For salvation for the parents in Chipulukusu.
- For God to give the parents interest so they can learn more not only in education but also about Him.
- For God to provide food to their families, as they are in much need.

6. Teachers – The teachers all continue to work hard, implementing new programs and teaching strategies.
Praise God – For such enthusiastic teachers who are willing to try new methods in the classroom.
Please Pray – For strength for Daniel, Maureen, Sylvia, Augustine and David as they continue teaching.
 
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