Quarter-Century Birthdays.

The last few weeks have been very busy for us. Hope you can share with us as you read below:

Projects
Kyle continues to work hard, diligent to follow up regularly with each of our projects. The last month has been difficult to assess the future movement of CBI Chipata. Although not all the attempts to move forward can be successful, Kyle has established some very good working relationships with the people involved. We are praying that training can begin in May and that this venture will assist in shaping the future.
Kyle meets regularly with the school accountant these days. The school system here runs three terms a year with a one month holiday between each term. Currently, the Christian school is on holiday allowing for more time to discuss and get things up-to-date. They are working to establish a balance sheet and finish the current monthly accounts.
On April 18, Kyle will meet with CBI Lusaka to consult about the future movement of this group.
The director of Farmer-to-Farmer will be joining us for a sharing and learning trip to Mozambique the third week of April. Here we will visit a value-chain development model with an emphasis on supporting rural farmers. This trip will give F2F a chance to share their success as well observe other models that could be adapted to support farming in Eastern Province, Zambia.

New Responsibilities: Jobs 2 Hope
As mentioned in our latest email update, I was recently offered a part-time position assisting PW with some grant administration and logistics planning. The Concept for this project is called Jobs 2 Hope. The money is to be used jointly by three PW partnerships in Southern Africa. My first assignment has been to assist in the planning for a joint meeting that will happen in Mozambique April 20-24. This has kept me on my toes and sharpening my planning skills. Kyle and I plan to travel to this meeting.

Birthday Bonanza!
Here in Chipata, two ladies in the Stob household hit their first quarter-century. On March 23, we celebrated Jenny's 25th birthday and on April 2, we celebrated mine. Both were joyous occasions shared with new and old friends.
This is a picture of the birthday girls.

This is a picture of the group that came over for games and treats to celebrate Jenny's Birthday.

Kind birthday wishes and special birthday packages made this a special birthday to remember. Thanks to everyone!

Travel Plans
From April 14-27 Kyle, Jenny, and I will be traveling quite a bit. Please be praying for the Lord go before us and prepare us to do our work as well as ministry.
April 14--Leave early in the morning to drive to Lusaka. We have to apply for a visa to visit Mozambique while we are here. (7hrs)
April 15--Drive to Livingstone and stay overnight. (5hrs)
April 16--Visit Victoria Falls and then drive back to Lusaka. (5hrs)
April 17--Pick up visa and stay the night in Lusaka.
April 18--CBI Lusaka meeting and then drive up to Villages of Hope (1.5hrs)
April 19--Leave Jenny at Villages of Hope and drive to airport to fly to Johannesburg.
April 20-23--Drive to Maputo for Jobs 2 Hope Meeting. (8hrs)
April 23--Fly to Nampula, Mozambique to visit a projects.
April 24--Fly back to Maputo.
April 25--Drive back to Jo-burg. (8hrs)
April 26--Fly back to Lusaka and drive to Villages of Hope to pick up Jenny. (1.5hrs)
April 27--Drive back to Chipata. (7hrs)

Thank you all for your continued prayers and support. We are grateful to many of you who have already responded to our latest newsletter. We could not be here without you.