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Queens for the King
April 2014 Newsletter
Easter Time in South Africa!
April was a big month of transitions for us here. The
Rickman Family has come & gone. It was a well needed
time of rest for both families. Our 6 Tear Fund interns
completed their 2.5 month stay at Tabitha so we had to say
good bye (boo hoo). Thomas and I are filling in the gaps
with Bible storying with the Tabitha kids until our new
group of interns arrive in May. The boy's bathroom is
complete (Hooray!). The boy’s wing bedrooms now have
walls and a nice ceiling so that project is on its way! It is a
busy time but the Lord is leading the way.
I have a Story to
Tell...
After school, Thomas and I
do devotions with the small
groups we assigned our
interns to mentor. We are
keeping the kids in the
routine of a daily quiet time
with the Lord and
continuing to help them
develop a personal prayer
life. Once our new interns
arrive, they will take over
these same groups &
mentor them. We are
currently studying Moses &
the Burning Bush. The boys
especially like the part
where Moses's staff turns
into a slithering snake! Good Friday Sermon
Thomas was asked to
speak at a local church,
New Life Center in the
Northdale district of
Pietermaritzburg. He
challenged us all with the
call the Cross has placed
on our lives. It was a
wonderful way to start off
the Easter weekend.
Thank you Jesus for the
Cross. It’s our cure!
"He is Alive!"
Before the Big Easter Egg Hunt Bonanza at our home,
Thomas retold the true Easter story. We opened 12
plastic eggs one by one. Each egg contained a small
object that told each step in the Resurrection story. The
kids were memorized. Everyone rejoiced in the fact that
the last egg was empty just like Christ's tomb was that
day over 2000 years ago.
The Egg Hunt
The Tear Fund Impact
It was time to say goodbye to our awesome band of 6 UK interns. They
lovingly ministered to our kid’s day in and day out for 2.5 months. These
devoted young people never stopped teaching & modelling Christ's love to
our kids and the people of Sweetwaters. Our kids grew in their prayer lives
tremendously. The kids still sing the Christian songs and recite the Bible
verses they taught them. Thank you guys. We miss you!
Look who's coming to
dinner! After our Wed evening baking
class, the 4 little girls I am
teaching to cook stay and eat
the meal we just prepared.
They not only learn how to
cook pancakes or spaghetti, but
they learn how a loving
Christian family prays before
their meal and discusses their
day around the table. Oh and
we are working on our table
manners so pray for us all! HA!
The Sounds of Progress
Bang! Bang! Boom! That was the sound
we heard all day coming from the boys
dorm for 2 weeks. With the help of a hard
working US team of 3 men + 2 of our
male Zulu staff + 2 interns, our boys dorm
went from empty room to 4 rooms
separated by sturdy walls & complete with
a polished white ceiling. Now we just
need a few folks to volunteer to paint,
finish the hall flooring, & some curtains.
Then it will be: MOVING TIME!
Before
Bathroom
After
The Elizabeth Update
Elizabeth just completed the first term
of 11th grade. She was pleased with
her grades. It is quite a task to adjust
to how differently South African
teachers grade exams here. She still
loves to help with the Tabitha kids
and helps me with the baking classes
at our home with the little girls. She is
such a big help to her mom.
The scoop on Jacob Jacob is thriving at his
current school, Cowan
House. He made the first
team in Rugby and was re-
elected a second term to be a
school counselor. He is
currently interviewing to
decide his choice of high
school next year. Pray for
Jacob as he makes his first
big decision as a young man.
Praises and Prayer Concerns:
Praises:
The boy's dorm and bathroom progress
The interns the Lord sent us and is sending us
Prayer Requests:
Permanent Resident Visas to be granted this year for our family
Visas for Julie Parham and Emily Payne who want to serve with us come May
2014
Wisdom for separating boys from girls with staffing
Wisdom in the leadership direction of the Tabitha school
Donations (used/new/cash):
Sofa or chairs for lounges
New or used laptops for our computer lab
Mirrors to hang for dressing tables or lockers
Umbrellas ($5 or R50 each)
Toothbrushes for children-critically low
Children’s play clothes (sizes 2-11)
Children shoes (all sizes ages 3-11)
Boys underwear sizes 7/8-10/12-critically low
Check out our website: queensfortheking.org or
Follow us on our Facebook page at Queens for the King
or On Twitter at: @queens_for
Permanent Address:
Thomas and Paige Queen
135 Leamington Lane SE
Cleveland, TN 37323
In-Country Mailing Address:
Thomas and Paige Queen
Suite H 17
P/Bag X 9118
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
3200