I'm delighted that David has written a lovely prayer for us all this Easter Monday. One full of thanksgiving and yet touched with the realism of the current situation.
Last week we received a Prayer Letter from our link missionaries, Sergio and Liz Vilela in Mozambique. They tell us that the country isn't yet in total lockdown but all educational establishments are now closed. This means that Liz cannot do her work with pre-school groups and that the Vilela children, Chloe and Joshua are being home schooled. Apparently they have garden space and even an opportunity for one daily becah walk which they enjoy. The government of Mozambique say there are only 10 reported cases of the virus in the country at the presnt moment, but others put the estimate far higher. The country is very dependant on food imports from South Africa and slowly the border is closing. Liz and Sergio end by saying that in a country where 70% work today so that they can eat tomorrow, the idea of social distancing is very challenging. We hold the Vilelas and Mozambique in our prayers.
I wonder if you have had a chance to hear the Queen's audio broadcast from yesterday? It can be found on tritter.com/Royal Family and it's full of Christian hope.
And lastly, just a personal comment! We have received the most enormous box of chocolates at The Manse, yet it hasn't got a card to say who its from! If it was you - they are delicious, and thank you!
May you today know God's blessing and joy in all you do.
Ian
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