By Provision did a clothing distribution that night also. Young boys scrambled to get “blankets” (pieces of heavy fabric), frisbees with a gospel message on them, back packs, and other goodies. The ladies were so happy to receive warm clothing for the babies and toddlers, many of them broke into song and dance thanking God for the gifts.

Matt also preached at Army of God church. It’s a small church of about 100 people in the center of town, Tsumeb. Their pastor, Oliver, is from the Congo. He is leading this church to reach out to the township people. It’s wonderful to see a local church doing missions.

Brian helped Elizabeth teach Sunday School. There were 76 children present. They showed off reading the Bible passages and dramatizing 5 Bible stories portraying Jesus’ power over death, nature, evil, physical problems, and sin. Brian taught, took pictures, and gave them candy. They enjoyed his visit!

Dale, Brian, and Matt enjoyed an evening of praise and worship at the Namsoub, Baptist Church in Tsumeb. Their singing and dancing is uplifting and a testimony to us every time we join them. Their joy, despite their depressing living conditions, is contagious. Glorifying God through song and dance is the highlight of their daily life.

Drilling

In July Gary drilled in Angola. The trip was shortened by some mechanical problems. He had planned on drilling 10 wells. He finished 3 wells before he had to come back to Namibia. It’s heartbreaking to leave a place without finishing what we set out to do. The people get their hopes dashed. They begged him to come right back, but the visa ran out. We’ll have to wait for a new visa, before we can go back.

Dale, Brian, and Matt also helped Gary install some pumps in Ondangua area, Namibia. This was special to Brian because at this site they have an agricultural project. Brian encouraged them to continue with their dream of forming a coop to feed their families and sell the rest. The lady in the picture below is the project manager. She was delighted that the water tasted good, as in this area the water is usually salty.

Brian and Matt took a day off from teaching and helped drill a well in Tsintsabis. Brian said one of the highest moments in his life was watching and hearing an old man come up the road praying, thanking God for the well to be drilled. When he got to the site he kneeled down and kept on praying bodly and loudly.

Thankfully God provide a good volume of clean water at this site. Matt and Gary installed the pump a few days later. Two small children that were watching the work approached the pump carefully, not quite understanding how water could possibly come out of a large metal thing with a handle on it by moving the handle up and down. The stood there in awe, feeling the water in amazement.

Discpling African Teens

DAT is at top capacity now with 10 teenage girls. The newest arrival is Leticia, an 11^th grader from Oshikoto High School. The school year here is from Jan through the end of November, but 12^th graders finish in October. The prom is celebrated in August, usually. The girls at Etosha High School had their prom on August 22. Marie, Ndilimeke (Bella), and Shellestina were so excited to wear their beautiful gowns and prance about showing off to their friends. The other High Schools have not yet given a date for their proms. It’s hard to pick just one picture to share with you!

The girls have been taking music lessons on Wednesday afternoons with Vicky and Stan, the couple that leads the music at the Community Church here in Tsumeb. All ten girls sang “Jesus Lover of my Soul” without musical accompaniment at the evening service.

Matt taught the pastors at the conference and the young ladies at DAT how to use a tool to use in presenting the gospel. Each person received this wordless picture card that guides a person through a clear gospel presentation giving them an opportunity to ask Jesus Christ to be their Saviour. The idea is that they will use this tool to share the gospel with their friends.

Prayer Praises and Requests

Persecution heightened again immediately after the Leadership Conference and hasn’t let up. Gary and Elizabeth are weary, but not defeated.

DAT young ladies: 7 of the young ladies will be taking their exit exams in October. Please pray for them as they study and prepare. Pray for Getrud as she parents these girls.

Rachel and Caleb Stevens, Peace Corps volunteers, are requesting us as hosts for 2011. Pray that their request will be approved and that By Provision will be approved as a host.

 The container with new rig and is in Houston, waiting on final packing and shipment. Pray it will leave soon. 

Nelson Brother's donated a container and it is at The Church of Brookhills. We still need furniture, rugs, kitchenware, and general household non electrical items for the DAT girl’s home and the volunteer house.