During February, Frank and his Dad were able to join Romano, a fellow missionary, on a mission trip to Lesotho. He was joining them to be at the opening and inauguration of a new school building in a remote mountain area; built at the request of the chief after he received Salvation and realized anew the importance of caring for his people. (How the school was miraculously funded and built in just a year and a half is a whole other story!)

The trip there was not easy and at one time it took over four hours just to travel 90 kms. But when the team arrived there, the local mountain people were overjoyed to see them and some of them even moved out of their simple homes to accommodate the visiting missionaries.

As it turned out, the creche still needed some finishing touches and they all got to work painting and varnishing the walls, doors, and windows of the small building. Romano had previously visited this area and has helped put up a school building for primary school children there. This time, after a request from the local people from a neighbouring village, a small creche for smaller children was built.

The opening of the school was a major event, with people coming from far over the hills, the local women performing a welcoming dance, many speeches, and a special meal for all! These precious people generously sharing the very best of the little they have.
We were grateful to be able to be a part of this exciting outreach!