Giles: Lesotho, South Africa

Thank you for your prayers in the midst of a busy schedule. The Lord is definitely my Sustainer and my Strength.

Today four new believers were baptized at Ha Foso Baptist Church. The church meets in a house, and the house does not have a baptistry. So, a trench was dug, and water was poured in to make a small pool. It was incredible to see these people baptized today.

Alan and Babs Dial have arrived. They are a long awaited answer to prayer for missionaries to serve in the rural Maluti Mountains of Lesotho. Please continue to pray for them as they adjust to life here and as they continue the process of getting their residence permit in Lesotho.

Ten students from Oklahoma State University have arrived, and they are working in various areas of Lesotho doing all kinds of ministries.

As I am writing this, my friend Rama came to my gate and told me his brother passed away of AIDS. He was not a Christian.

Please pray for Rama and his family, and please pray for me as I deal with death and grief on a regular basis because it is not easy living in a city where 40 percent of the people have HIV.

Thanks to all of you for your prayers. More volunteers are on the way, so please pray for them. Also pray that I will keep my sanity in the midst of a busy life here in Africa.

Amy Giles
Lesotho, South Africa