WAR is BEING WAGED IN BOTSWANA

WAR

WOMEN AGAINST RAPE

No matter where we work, we see the violation of children.  Child sexual abuse is a serious issue.  Having just been in the village here in Botswana, we were once again reminded of how abuse can become a norm when there are few to no resources to help.

When children are not valued -  they are subject to become victims again and again.  The stories just break our hearts.  We have heard many while here.  As we come behind our different partners and colleagues here that are serving, we ask you to join the fight.  

Watch this video and if you feel inclined - step into the battle and WAR with us.  This team, we have worked with for several years and they are making a difference.  

Join us in Botswana in late November - early December.  GO TO WAR WITH US!

EXPERIENCING THE OPEN HEAVEN

EXPERIENCING THE OPEN HEAVEN

Seeing God's Hand at Work

"...let the little children come unto me..."

We just spent a week out in the village of Khwai, Botswana.  This village of around 450 persons is one that has shown us clearly how by pouring love into the darkness  - offering hope - helping others see their worth and being consistent and unwavering  - 

THE HEAVENS ARE OPENING AND BLESSINGS ARE POURING OUT IN THIS LITTLE VILLAGE

Check this out:

• Education Center has opened officially for the Pre-School AND other education projects - we had an opening session - 35 children are enrolled at this time - 17 more want to enroll.  This project took just 14 months from the time we envisioned this in October 2017 - to the completion of the rebuilding of the vacant building.  We stepped into this with our partners in Botswana - Bushways Foundation and Netlasana Charity Organization with help in funding from our partner Orphan's Promise!

JUST A LITTLE GATHERING TO SAY HELLO

CAN YOU TELL THEY ARE HAPPY

• Spent the week working with the teachers on Trauma Informed Care and Sensory Integration Strategies for little ones who have suffered from Neglect, Abuse, Domestic Violence, Parental Alcoholism, etc.

PHETSO - A QUALIFIED TEACHER
IN CHARGE AND NOW LIVING IN THE VILLAGE

TEACHERS ARE READY

• Lynn worked with a group of 22 young men who want a church or a dependable time to come together to learn, pray and grow spiritually.  One young man - asked Lynn - "Please help me become a pastor!"

HOME SWEET HOME - GREAT THATCHED ROOF!

VILLAGE RAIN -UNDERCOVER WITH A NICE FIRE

• Met with the leadership of the village - about getting all the Primary School children back into the village as soon as possible and into the Primary School that was built this year - now being held "hostage" by a government standoff.  The leadership of the village is ready to take charge and push this opening.

the EDUCATION CENTER FOR THE PRE-SCHOOL

ALL EARS TO LYNN AS HE STARTED SOME EXERCISES
OF WELCOME

SO READY TO START  CLASSES - EVEN CAME TO THE OPENING
WITH HIS BACKPACK!

• Engaged a team of the spiritual leaders in the village for a time of prayer and to make a plan for regular prayer times - something they desperately want.

GREAT PARTNERSHIP WITH NETLASANA CHARITY
ORGANIZATION AND BUSHWAYS FOUNDATION

TEACHER TRAINING

• Met with a group of managers from several of the Khwai lodges - conducting training on Trauma and other leadership areas - to help the leaders better understand how to work with those persons they employ who come from the village where they have experienced abuse and other traumatic events.

LOVE ME MOMENT

WE ARE THE HOPE AND PROMISE HE SPOKE OF
IN
JEREMIAH 29:11

YOU CAN JOIN THE ONGOING WORK OF THE PROJECT

PRAY

AND

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(We need $10,000 next month for this and other specific immediate needs related to Kyrgyzstan, India, and Botswana)

WALKING UNDER AN OPEN HEAVEN

WALKING UNDER AN OPEN HEAVEN

Blessed at His Attention to Details

Here in Botswana - we see His Grace and Mercy!

We arrived here in Gaborone, Botswana to conduct an intensive Training of Trainers in the area of Trauma Informed Care, at the Invitation of Aglow International, Botswana.  

The week has been just that - intensive - with the week ending up with 11 new trainers who are eager and ready to carry the "healing message" out to those work are working tirelessly with Orphans and Vulnerable Children - as well as families who are in crisis.

Gabarone, Botswana - Intensive week of Training the Trainers

Trainers in ACTION

We finished this week training 1 1/2 days with 47 persons in the area of Leadership - at the invitation of Lighthouse Jesus Ministries.  Pastors, Bishops, Lay Leaders coming together to expand their understanding of Leadership in their areas of influence. 

In addition - we were very excited to sign an agreement with Botswana Without Orphans to be the delivery system to send for the Trauma-Informed Series of training across the country of Botswana.  BOWO (Botswana Without Orphans) is moving on and forward. 

Signing the Agreement

A celebration of our Agreement

The paradigm is here - it is real and it has been birthed in the hearts of many leaders through this organization - BOWO. We have been blessed to be a small catalyst to strengthen and help build the capacity of this mighty team!

Next stop - Khwai, Botswana - to work and see the newly renovated Education Center we have been working on - as well as working within the village and planning for our next interventions with them.  Working with Bushways Foundation and Naletsana Charity Organization. 

Roof Done

Art Done

Inside Inviting

So Blessed - Expect to see Youth, Children and Young Adults Here Next!!!

Then Maun, Botswana to see the progress of the senior center being  built and sponsored by LAMb International - working with Tower of Refuge Church.  We will also conduct training of trainers in the Module 4 of the Trauma Series:  Adolescents and Psychological Trauma, coordinated by Solid Rock Consulting.

Structure almost completed in Maun for the Seniors

Hope to see GREAT PROGRESS THERE AS WE ARRIVE ON SUNDAY!!!!

Imagine - a Botswana Without Orphans - we can!
People Valued in the Village of Khwai - we believe!
Seniors Served in Maun - we trust!  

ONE CHILD AT A TIME!
One Service at a TIME!

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