23/05/2026
The past several weeks have been incredibly busy with our normal ministry activities, while also adding several new opportunities that are helping deepen relationships and strengthen sign language skills within our team.
Kayla and Ward have both added new weekly ministry activities that have been such a blessing already. Kayla has started teaching a baking class where she is teaching how to make different types of breads and sweets. Our hope is that these skills may also help spark ideas for ways some could eventually make and sell baked goods to help provide additional income for their families.
She also started a “Breakfast Burrito Club,” where she makes a different style of breakfast burrito each week and the deaf score and review them together. It has turned into such a fun time of fellowship over coffee, laughter, food, and conversation. Kayla says it is also helping her improve her Mexican cooking skills along the way!
Ward has begun teaching an art class as well. He is starting with the basics while looking for those who may have a deeper passion and gifting in art that he can continue helping develop and encourage. They are having a wonderful time learning together and building meaningful friendships through these classes.
It has been so exciting to watch both of them continue growing in their sign language abilities while also building stronger relationships within the Deaf community.
Bible studies are going very well. The men have been taking turns sharing their testimonies so they can become more comfortable and confident sharing them with others. Last week Jasmine taught the women’s Bible study and did an excellent job.
We are also preparing for our two Edgers who will arrive this Sunday to begin their 10-week journey with us. Please pray for them as they seek God’s direction and plan for their lives during this season.
In just two weeks, we will also welcome two teams that will overlap during their time here. One is a mission team from Florida, and the other is a medical team from California that will provide several days of free medical, dental, and mental health services for the Deaf and their families.
Please pray for strength, wisdom, and smooth coordination as we continue our regular ministry activities while also hosting and serving alongside these additional teams.
Our monthly fellowships at Bimba continue to go wonderfully as well. We had a great turnout at the most recent gathering and truly enjoyed the sweet time together.
Many of you have also been praying for Oakley. We are so thankful to share that he is doing much better, finally gaining weight, and growing stronger. We praise the Lord for the miracle of saving him and allowing us more time with him.
We are deeply grateful for each of you — for your faithful prayers, support, encouragement, and love. Please know that we are praying for you as well and continually thanking God for each one of you.