News from Zambia--July 2022

Good afternoon from chilly Luanshya.

We have officially entered our cold season where temps hit about 45 degrees after midnight, reach 54 by 5:30 in the morning and can reach 75-84
by noon, and slowly goes back down by 10 degrees every hour or so. Yes, we dress in layers in the morning and start shedding throughout the day
and then load it all on again as the afternoon passes us by. Such is life in this part of the world.

We know it's been a while since we wrote, but things have been hopping around here. Some of the programs that have been going on and have
taken up a lot of our time:

1-Upgrading of the Roan Antelope General Hospital Maternity wing: during a visit early this year, we noted how dilapidated the maternity ward
was and after hearing some of the horror stories of expectant mothers and those who recently delivered, we decided to assist in the upgrading of
the facility. Today, there is a consistent water supply, water heaters to heat the water for baths, showers, and sterilization; new lighting and
electricity, a more hygenic ceramic flooring throughout, walls and ceilings painted, heaters, and much more. Thousands upon thousands of women
will now be able to be examined and delivered in a safer environment. Having provided these amenities to the hospital, we have a wide-open door
to share the gospel and serve as chaplains to those who wish to speak with someone.

2-Mosquito nets: We continue to buy and provide insecticide-treated mosquito nets to high-risk areas of our community. We continue to
experience the highest incidence rate of malaria in our province. As a result, we have liaised with the Global Health Science Institute, affiliated with
USC San Francisco, to attempt to put together a grant proposal for the testing of a spatial repellant. The same grant, if approved, will bring on
board an epidemiologist and entomologist so we can capture and test mosquitos and determine why our province continues to experience a high
rate of infection. This partnership emanated through some Rotary contacts. This program brings us in touch with people of influence in the local
government and provides countless opportunities to share the gospel. You may wonder why we spend so much time in areas of community
service. The fact is, sick people don't go to church and “nobody cares what you know until they know you care.”

3-The work at Mobile Mission Maintenance Vocational Training Centre (the College where we both teach Biblical Studies) has been completed and
we are back in the classrooms. Many amenities were provided or improved from water reticulation to desks, to computers, air-conditioning for the
computer science room, library infrastructure, and much more. Pray for us as we reach young lives for Christ and prepare them for a productive
Christian life with both a vocation and skills for ministry in their local congregations.

4-Fellowship Chapel improvements: As with any structure, there is always a need for repairs. We are preparing to replace some of the plumbing
(currently galvanized steel) with pvc pipes. This will serve two purposes: 1-avoid the continued theft of metal pipes that are exposed outside the
buildings; 2-galvanized steel pipes corrode easily and become blocked. PVC will prevent both theft (no one is interested in the resale of pvc) and
corrosion. 3-We do offer one praise, after many years of battling with the local electric company, the chapel is now electrified! This will now allow
for evening services and programs.

5-Ladies Bible Class-The program has gone well. Sherry completed a series on "Wisdom From Women In Scripture". The series was well-received.
Sherry has learned that two of the women from the class have been using their notes and outlines to share with other groups. That just brings such
joy to our hearts to know that teaching is going from generation to generation.

6-Discipleship: Both Sherry and I continue to provide discipleship both at the chapel and through the Christian Resource Centre. There have been
some recent graduates from the program and others expressing interest in starting the courses.

7-Work among the deaf community continues. We are about to offer some sign language materials for those who wish to learn sign language in
order to communicate with their friends and neighbors. The deaf continue to be ostracized by their communities even to the point of being
persecuted because "God made them deaf". Which we all know is not true.

8-Brother Simwanza continues to visit the rural congregations. Now that the covid restrictions have been relaxed, somewhat, I will be making
periodic visits with him to strengthen the leadership in these congregations. Please pray for wisdom and discernment as we train these leaders to
better serve the Lord.

We took the month of June off. After nearly three years of dealing with covid (both of us were struck down, Sherry lost her mom and we were
unable to travel due to restrictions) and then my back injury, we really needed a break!

So, that should catch you up with all that's been going on. Please know that your prayers are greatly appreciated and that your financial support
goes a long way in changing lives both physically and spiritually. We thank our God for every remembrance of you.

In His Service,
Patrick and Sherry