The school started 2021 well although we lost one of our students. BVBIL
temporarily suspended physical classes for two weeks because of the
national lockdown. Two baptisms were recorded and one restoration.
It is with sad heart that I inform you about the passing on of one of our
students brother Ramphielo on the 14th of January. Brother Ramphielo
travelled to South Africa together with brother Moliko (BVBIL student) for
a day, when they returned they were both sick. Within some few days brother
Ramphielo passed on and brother Moliko was hospitalized and he recovered.
Brother Ramphielo was one of the students who contacted Wednesday radio
programmes, he was also instrumental in organising the December evangelism
campai/gns in Quoling where the school plans to establish a congregation.
The school dearly misses him.
On the 14th of January Lesotho went on another two weeks national lockdown.
It was strictly no movement, churches, schools and other public gatherings
were banned. During those two weeks of lockdown the school delivered the
lessons online, using WhatsApp.
Lesotho has recorded 10523 cases and 308 death (8 March statistics). From
the 23rd of February to 8 March 2021, the nation has recorded an average of
5 cases per day, which is good news to us. Even though the country is
currently recording few cases, Lesotho is anticipating a third wave around
June, which would possibly mean another national lockdown.
In January brother Tawanda taught the book of James, we started the course
with 13 students and finished with 11. In February brother Tawanda taught
the New Testament church and 12 students attended the class.
The current students attendance in 2021 is 11 from 13 last year, another
student brother Lintsa has temporarily suspended classes because his mother
is critically ill. He promised that he will be back in class when the
mother recovers. The school has been visiting the mother and brother Lintsa
for prayers and encouragement.
In Spite of all these challenges, the school is still in the right direction to train competent students who are sound doctrine and capable of teaching others.
During the period of January and February, the school recorded two baptisms
and one restoration.
BVBIL is still looking for assistance with a laptop for class and
administrative purposes. The one the school owned was stolen on the 30th of
October 2020 during the burglary which happened at Maseru church Office,
the premises which the school is using. A laptop will be used for
PowerPoint presentations and administrative work which includes recording
students' transcripts and reports.
Finally, the school wants to pass its gratitude for all the support you
render to it. On behalf of the school, I appreciate you and your endeavours
to make BVBIL a success.
In His arms,
Tawanda Mwadiya