Some Reopening of Schools, amid Rising Number of Cases of COVID-19
Some schools are going into their second month of classes in person and others are not reopening until next year, at the earliest.
Schools that have 12th grade students approaching national level exams (and can prove they have running water and other safety precautions in place) can open, and also some 7th grade students will soon be back in school. But most schools have not re-opened.
Some churches that can meet the safety requirements are open, but many are not. Meeting to worship in small-ish groups under trees (for some protection from the sun) or on porches is what most churches are doing, under the pandemic restrictions,
Some of the PROFORTE Bible schools have begun classes and some are still trying to re-open. A new school, INTEL, is hoping to graduate its first students in December. Praise God!
Several languages have the fun-to-read books of Bible stories that are being used for teaching and for outreach. Lomwe speakers also have the Audio New Testament and the whole Bible. Pray the rest of the Lomwe Audio Bible is available soon!
The only lab is in the capital. So far, the COVID-19 cases that have been found are up to nearly 13,000 and deaths reported nearly 100. (Updated October 30)
Other illnesses such as malaria, cholera, and AIDS are more visible (and have not slowed down) but the lockdown for the Coronavirus limits what food is available, limits work and travel, and limits groups that can meet, which affects schools and churches.
Join us in praying for the Lord to be near and to hear our prayers, for a vaccine to be found, for mercy for the sick and suffering, and for trusting Him daily in all of our needs.
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So glad of your fellowship in Jesus,
You can give to this ministry here or by mail: SIM USA Box 7900 Charlotte, NC 28241
