Recently, another worker moved to a smaller town outside of Abeche, leaving 5 women without a place to meet for their Bible study. I know all the ladies, but I hesitated to lead the study because of the time commitments I have learning Maba right now, as well as my own lack of Arabic biblical vocabulary. However, one of the ladies speaks English, and after praying about my involvement, I was moved to compassion for these ladies who likely wouldn’t meet if they didn’t have a safe, semi-private place to gather. So, I offered to meet with them. We’ve met twice now. Three of the more committed ladies have attended on Thursday afternoons at my home. We are going through the book of Colossians. I am encouraging one of the ladies to take a leadership role in facilitating our study, and if she has questions then I can help answer. This opportunity is giving me a lot of hope and dreams for future Maba ladies that I pray God provides for me to one day meet with over the Word. These ladies have a hunger for Scripture, a faithfulness to try to live out their faith amongst Muslim family and friends, and a desire to share that faith in Christ with those they love dearly. I am encouraged as I grow in my own vocabulary in a safe and gracious environment over God’s Word. We all walk away deepened in our love for one another and for the Lord. I look forward to the day where I see faithful Maba women meeting together to feast on God’s Word and love one another through prayer and encouragement!