Posts Tagged ‘Literacy’

FIRST TO READ: FIRST TO BELIEVE

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Lisa shows her new readers Scripture portions

Lisa shows her new readers Scripture portions

Literacy Graduates

“He did it! I’m privileged to be a vessel God used, but He gets the glory!” Lisa Kappeler praised. Yes, God is at work among the Uriai.

The village was abuzz with excitement and anticipation. Seven months of diligent teaching, amidst interruptions, arguments and jesting, cumulated in 20 grinning students who stood proudly to receive their literacy certificates. They are the first in their line of descendents to read their own language!

Impulsively hugged by the shyest student, praised in public by the village leader, Lisa (more…)