I have not written for a few months because we were in a holding pattern.
Basically, we continued with the same activities as before but still had to wait
for details to come together in order to start classes in the Teach Us to Pray
building in Huejotzingo. On Wednesday, we finally initiated school with three
children. Although the oldest of the three is 11 years old, none of them have
attended school, so Abraham and I are taking a few hours four days a week to
teach reading, basic math, and beginning English. When one of the women from
their family can be with them, the children can also use the showers, since
there is very little water where they live. Our own kids have their
homeschooling simultaneously. They enjoy going out to recess with the other kids at break
time.
picture book, and then Lani and Abish begin their school We plan to have classes from 10 - 1:30 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. When the kids first arrive, everyone sits down for breakfast. We take turns washing the dishes afterward. Next Abraham, Abish, or I read aloud awhile Abraham or I teach reading to the others.
Recess follows. During recess the kids can take turns using the shower, if their adult family member chooses.
Math class is Abraham's, while I work with Abish and Lani on subjects that they do not study alone. The last class of the day is English, taught by me, with Lani and Abish helping.
Once internet is installed, we will also stay a few hours in the afternoons so that teens and adults have access to computers to finish their secondary or high school. Everyone will also be able to read books in the library, once it is organized.
Please pray with us that the children will consistently attend classes with us. Pray that they and their family members will be drawn to Christ as they see him working through us.
