Mozambican Preschool

While Katherine and I were in Mozambique, we attended a church in an area called T-3. This was the first church planted by OMS International (or here for their work in Mozambique), the mission organization we were with. The established a preschool at the church that meets a great need in the area. For one thing it provides the first steps toward success in the public schools. For another, when people do find jobs, often it is difficult to provide care for their children while they are at work, (and it helps that lunch at the preschool is included!).

Both the church and the preschool have grown since we were there almost 7 years ago. Recently the government has decided to raise its standards for receiving a license as a preschool. There had never been a problem with the walls being made of cane, but now their permit cannot be renewed until they have cement block walls. As of now, the work has now been completed, and they are having to go through the recertification process. You can read more about it on Dave and Ann Dedrick's blog. Unfortunately, they had to spend more money they didn't have in order to get the preschool opened as soon as possible. As a parent of 2 preschool boys, I know what a life-saver preschool can be. If you feel moved to give a gift to help this preschool, there is information in their blog post on how you can do that. Perhaps you would like to give a gift (even a small one) in honor of a preschooler in your family or neighborhood, so that a child on the other side of the world can enjoy an early education. Most of all, pray that this preschool will be a powerful way for the church to speak to its community. God hears the prayers of his people.