March Update from Hoskins

Hello everyone!
The field trip with the children from church to the radio station downstairs was so wonderful! Todd said that it was the best field trip he’s ever been on. The kids got to be on the radio and did a wonderful job reciting their memory verses and singing the songs they had practiced. I enjoyed beign at their choir practices the two weeks prior to the trip. Everyone had a great time singing together, and I was able to learn the songs myself. Thirty-four children came to the radio station and to our house for hot dogs afterwards. I think everyone enjoyed themselves immensely, with Todd and me being at the front of that list.

Our church was officially given new land by the chief’s council last Saturday. A knot was ceremoniously tied in the tall grass to mark the spot. We should soon be moving to the new land, which is currently full of guava trees. I think the moving process will involve a lot of snacking!

You may remember us mentioning Lucky, the security guard across the street. Todd and Lucky began going through a Bible study together in the mornings when he comes over after his night shift. The study is called the Life of Christ and it looks at Jesus’s life and teachings chronologically.

In other news, a partnership between the largest Baptist Church in Swaziland (Phuzumoya) and a South African Bible School has been formed to bring an extension program to Swaziland. This is a big step in the right direction for leadership and pastoral education, but it also comes with its share of new challenges. With the South African school now involved, Todd will be able to focus more of his time on different regions and those unable to attend.

We will be at a cluster meeting with other IMB missionaries serving in southern Africa from March 30th through April 3rd in Johannesburg. Please pray that this is a good time of encouragement and refreshment for us and our team.

Thank you for your support!