Here I am again. At least for a few more LAST LESSONS. I need to recommend some more books. But before that I want to share what one of our readers wrote. To me it’s very encouraging! See what you think.
“His delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.” Psalm 1:2
I’d like to give you an update on Rafiki Bible Study in my little corner of the world.
I’ve told you before about our “LOL” study (“Little Old Ladies”) meeting in the home of a dear friend Vickie, who is physically incapacitated due to several strokes. We’ve been meeting together weekly for 3+ years, doing only Rafiki studies—LOTS of Rafiki studies! We began as a group of 6, which is still our core group.
Through the years Vickie’s family has hired in-home caregivers—3 to be exact. The initial 2 served till Vickie’s physical needs grew beyond the abilities of each one to care for her. Since they were at the house, we invited them to join our Bible study, and, though they’re no longer on the payroll, they’re still part of our group.
The third, Pam, began about 6 weeks ago, and, as usual, we invited her to participate in the study. In the providence of God, we were just beginning the Gospel of John. Pam has very little knowledge of the Bible and is a bit rough around the edges. She agreed to try, and WOW! She works on the lessons together with Vickie. In her limited physical capacity, Vickie is teaching Pam whose growing enthusiasm for God’s Word, and love for Jesus are contagious—SO encouraging to us all!
On another front, our new, young pastor asked me to teach/lead a women’s Bible study at our church, which had no Bible studies of its own (though it does host 2 BSF classes: EW & EM). I showed him the Rafiki studies & he gave me the green light.
In October/November we studied the Book of Ruth on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm AND Fridays from 9:30-11:00 am, having a total of about 25 mostly young moms between the two meeting times. The gals really appreciated just studying God’s Word—no “bells and whistles,” and also the depth of the questions which caused us to dig deep into the Scriptures as well as dig deep into our hearts. They’ve asked me to lead another in January, which seems to be the plan. These women are being exposed to the ministry of Rafiki as well. We often pray for God’s workings there, using the list from the “Summer 2023 Rafiki Report” as a starting point.
My daughter Jane, head of Heritage Academy (a K-12 homeschool hybrid), has most grade levels using Rafiki Bible Studies as well. Her school meets in a rented facility with recent physical challenges of its own. My husband Curt and I are pursuing a land purchase for the school, and he, with much experience in business as well as construction throughout his 83 years, is working on plans for a facility, as well as fundraising for the project. I tell you that because you have been and are such an inspiration to us both.
Lord willing, I plan to attend the March Enrichment at Rafiki Home Office with hopes of seeing you, Rosemary! Curt may also join me this year.
P.S. from Rosemary: I hope a lot of you will come to ENRICHMENT this March. You will truly be enriched! But you better let Rafiki know soon because space is limited!
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