Prayer Requests:

• Ease in learning the local language. We have a decent handle on Portuguese now (though we still have plenty to learn there too), but last time we were in Africa God was impressing on my heart how important it is to the people to be able to communicate in their mother tongue. 

• That we could be sensitive in learning the culture. Knowing the language does no good if you offend someone with actions, gestures, or clothing that would be considered innocent in our culture but horribly offensive here.

• For good relationships, clear communication, and unity with our fellow missionaries. Our base director is Brazilian, which is all the more reason for us to master Portuguese, but we would like prayer that miscommunication would not be a hindrance to the work here in any way. That goes for our marriage as well—for some reason we tend to misunderstand each other far more often over here.

• That we would be able to develop deep friendships with the Mozambicans. We don’t want to minister to them from our safe bubble at a safe distance. We want to get into their lives and know them, and be able to disciple them in their walks with Christ.