June Hawkins' Headlines

Greetings from South Africa! So much has changed since our prayer letter, but we rejoice that the gospel isn’t on lockdown. We would love to share some of the many ways that we have been keeping busy in ministry.  The effects of the coronavirus are worldwide, and we too have been on lockdown. South Africa has created 5 levels of lockdown, with level 5 being the most stringent level. We are on day 75 of lockdown, and are currently in level 3. Most businesses are re-opened. Schools are beginning to re-open 2 grade levels at a time, as our school year runs Jan-Dec. We are able to go out for essential supplies, exercise within 3 miles of our home, and restaurants are open for take-out or delivery. We are to wear a mask any time we leave our own property. Discipleship despite lockdown…. We have been working hard to keep up with those that we disciple. It has taken some creativity, more phone calls and time spent on social media, but it is a blessing and an encouragement to stay connected.  Our team has opened a YouTube account so that we can record and upload video lessons for youth, as well as encouragement and training videos for youth leaders and pastors. You are never too old to learn new tricks! We have been busy working on lessons, making videos, editing, etc. We are not by any means professional, just striving to remain connected! You can check out our videos here, if you are interested: https://tinyurl.com/WOLZAYouTube.  In the last three months, Brandon has turned 21, Marissa, 18, and Mya 13. Such monumental birthdays! It is hard to believe how time flies. We are so pleased to see each of our children chasing after Jesus in their own ways. Brandon is continuing to serve with Word of Life in Taiwan. His stay there has been extended due to the coronavirus. He is really enjoying his experience there and is very busy teaching and discipling. Marissa will be graduating from her senior year soon, and is planning to attend the Word of Life Bible Institute in Florida starting in August. Mya is in the middle of her 7th grade of high school. Our furlough was scheduled for the beginning of July, but our plans are in limbo as we pray for wisdom and wait to see what opens up as far as international travel. Please join us in praying for wisdom in making choices!

It was a privilege to take part in several virtual camps. The Word of Life Africa team has run separate camps for youth, young adults, and men. There were attendees from at least 8 countries, including Uganda, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Kenya, Nigeria, Malawi, and South Africa. There were special speakers like Ray Pritchard, Greg Stier, and Phil Moser, with over 25 people making professions of faith!