Many of you will remember the struggles that we faced learning from poverty's extended hand, especially during our initial months here. It can be overwhelming to witness so many lives in such life altering circumstances- children shaking from a lack of nutrition, Mothers burdened by their children's livelihood, Fathers overwhelmed by the mouths to feed, Families separated bc of a lack of financial sustenance to provide for the whole- Anyone would be heavy burdened looking into the eyes of a little one and knowing that your means could not sustain them. Yet, in God's grace and promises, we have learned within our almost 8 mths here, that God is the sustainer- He is the provider- He is the comforter- He is the Defender of Widows and the FAther to the FAtherless. Vapor's mission is to build a center for humanitarian aid and sustainable life change. We desire to witness lives changed by the Word of God and witness the power of His hand move within transformed minds and lives.
We have had the privilege of doing a little bit of fishing this week. Beginning the steps of teaching little ones knowledge that will feed them for a lifetime. Some of you will remember George, Ester, Steven (3 of the 12), and Francis. Along with one of the guys on our leadership team, we walked them to get fitted for their school uniforms- It was Ester and STeven's first time in 3 years to be in school and George and Francis first day of school:). Its an opportunity in the STates that we most definitely take for granted. I remember fighting the big uniform decision within school and these little ones were begging for socks to match their newly pressed shirts and sweaters. To witness their joy and their confident steps as they entered their new classroom was a true moment out on the lake, envisioning them each holding their own fishing pole--learning how to reel them in! now these little ones will no longer be carrying water back and forth as the other ones attend school- They will have the opportunity to be filled with knowledge and an opportunity of an education that will feed them for a lifetime.
Other time of fishing...We have many widows who work with us at the site- Many Moms who truly are struggling to feed the mouths that are heavy on their backs. We cannot sustain them, but we know that we have a most Faithful Father who promises to DEfend the cause of the poor and needy. God has blessed us with the opportunity to sponsor 36 women in a cooking class where they will receive an entrepreneurship certificate--Handing them the fishing pole, teaching them how to fish. The women will have the opportunity to learn skills that are truly efficient in this culture and in this area- some of them have already begun discussing where they can build their restaurants: one day).
Pray with us that these individuals can truly learn of God's love for them and believe in His hand that sustains them.
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