Dear Prayer Partners,

 

It's been a long time......  Guess you could say we've had a hard time with American technology!:)  You'll notice I am writing you from our yahoo address.  This is because we are unable to SEND from our atlantic address.  You may contact us at   johnjenhmputm@yahoo.com OR  putman@lantic.net  as we do RECEIVE from both addresses! 

 

We have been stateside for 2 months now and I think we're experiencing a sort of "reverse culture shock!"  It's just hard to catch up after you've been away for 4 years! 

 

We are praising God for many things....time with family and friends, a wonderful church (Two Rivers Baptist), Hope's college decision, Hope's job, a vacation at the beach.....  and.... we are gearing up for some speaking engagements! 

 

Please PRAY for John and I as we prepare to speak at children's camps, churches and conferences.  PRAY that we will share  in a way that is engaging and truly shows the heart of God for South Africa.

 

PLEASE PRAY for my teaching partner in South Africa, Ma Mbeta and her husband.  Their six month old baby, Thandi, died in April.  Many of you prayed for them through the many months that Thandi struggled with various illnesses. 

 

Please PRAY for Mary and Lesley as they continue to teach in the schools around Rustenburg.  The department of education is changing its policy about outside groups teaching in the schools.  So, we are not sure how long this door will remain open.  PRAY for the students to be receptive to the BIblical life skills that Mary and Lesley are teaching.

 

THanks so much for your continued prayer support!  We will be stateside until January.  If you want us to speak at your church sometime, please contact us by email....preferrably the yahoo address!

 

Jen