Tuesday, August 4, 2020

What are we waiting for?



The COVID pandemic has caused a lot of disruptions in international travel, and therefore the Philippines' borders are still closed to outsiders. Due to current restrictions Faith's students are not yet allowed back on campus, so many of them experience isolation and the emotions that come with it. However, the COVID pandemic will not disrupt God's plan to start ministering to students. Faith Academy is preparing to be able to fully reach students online, not only to provide for students' academic needs but also their spiritual needs. It is still our hope to be in the Philippines before school starts, but whether we're there or still in the US, classes will start on August 24th. To God be the glory.

One opportunity that our extended stay in the US has afforded us is the ability to fundraise and meet supporters in person. God has been so good over the past month as we have met with people and organizations and sent out support letters. He has really shown us that He provides for His children, and we are so grateful for what He has already supplied through the generosity of so many partners and what He will still provide through many more. Through the pledges of many generous partners we have reached 38% of our monthly support-raising goal. God is doing amazing things in this ministry in Manila, and if you are interested in partnering in prayer or giving, click on the icons to the right for more information or reach out to us via email at egbert.alyson.botha@gmail.com.

Another opportunity that our long 'visit' here in the States afforded us is the blessing of being able to spend quality time with loved ones. Having lived abroad for a number of years and knowing that we are off again to a distant land, we treasure every moment we get to spend with those we love. We have the ability to be a part of events that we were mentally prepared to not be able to do. We are able to help Liam, Alyson's brother, move into university, see her sister, Madison, graduate university, go on a road trip to see friends far away, and have family dinners around the table. In the midst of the craziness, God has provided much precious time with the ones we love.



We can't wait to send you an update from the Philippines! In the meantime, will you pray with us for the following things:
1.  For the Philippines' borders to open soon.
2. That God brings in our monthly partnership by the time school starts.
3. For our students to feel supported and loved despite being physically apart.



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