Queens for the King

Transitions… This seems the most appropriate way to start this newsletter. Since

our last newsletter, our family’s life would best be summed up by the

word “transition”. As many of you are aware, our family is no longer

partnering with Tabitha Ministries. It was a difficult decision. If you

desire to hear more details about the separation, go to:

http://www.grovelevel.org/media.php?pageID=6&view=mobile.

Thomas shares in the untitled message dated 8/16/15, beginning at

about the 5 minute mark. There you can listen to him address our

church family. We know God still has a purpose for our lives and a

good plan for us here in South Africa. We are actively pursuing and

prayerfully seeking His Will for “what’s next”.

Another change for our family is that Elizabeth is in the U.S. now

enrolled at Lee University. She is loving college life. We are so

delighted in how well she has transitioned there.

Thomas is actively teaching several bible study groups. Paige’s Zulu

has tremendously improved while Jacob survived 2 weeks of mid-

term finals and set a new Queen family record for the fastest Queen to

run a mile. Come see how and where God is leading us….

Bible college teaching

Every Monday evening, Thomas has

the privilege of teaching at the Bible

College in the Indian community of

Northdale. The class is attended by

any Christian who wants to learn

more about what they believe. The

class is heavily attended by the

Indian, Zulu, and biracial people

groups here. Currently, they studied

the concepts of Justification and

Sanctification. The students have a

big test in two weeks. Please pray for

them as they “study to show

themselves approved”.

Sweetwaters Discipleship training

Since Thomas’s returned from the US, we have resumed our

bible study with the young adults in the Sweetwaters

community. These young Christians are so eager to know

biblical truths. They desire to know God more fully. We are

studying the concept of redemption currently. Pray for these

students as they grow in the knowledge of Christ. Pray for

their boldness to share with their peers. Pray for our safety as

we travel in and out of Sweetwaters to teach them weekly.

Zulu Language Class Graduate

Say what? For the past 4 weeks, Paige took part in an isiZulu

language class taught at KZN University. Teacher Phindile taught as

much Zulu grammar as Paige’s brain could hold! Although she is

in no way fluent, she can read the Zulu Bible out loud to bed bound

patients now. She also is equipped to not need a translator during

physical exams. She is currently working on memorizing her

testimony entirely in Zulu to be capable of sharing the gospel in the

Zulu heart language to each patient.

Site 11 Ministry Opportunity

Last week we looked at partnering with 2 local pastors to plant a church in the

poor settlement of Site 11. It’s a squatter camp that has many lost people in need

of the gospel. Other needs include access to health care, job training, after school

homework assistance and discipleship. Stay tuned for more information and pray

with us about this possible new ministry development.

Our College Girl!

Elizabeth is loving the college life at Lee

University so far. She enjoys her classes

(especially her Western Culture class &

any that don’t start at 8 AM ha!). She has

made so many good, godly friends. Pray

for her as she seeks God’s will for her

life in a major.

A Jacob update

After giving his big sister a hug at the

airport, Jacob had two weeks of mid-term

finals. He really did quite well. He was on

the track team at St. Charles this term. He

ran long distance. He improved his times

every week. He can proudly say he is the

fastest Queen member after running a mile

in 4 minutes 58 seconds. Catch him if you

can folks HA!

Praises and Prayer Requests:

Praises

Elizabeth finding godly friends at college

and good bible study groups

Jacob doing well on midterm exams

Requests:

God’s guidance and wisdom in selecting

next ministry partner and project

Spiritual growth of students in Bible studies

we teach

Gaining Zulu language experience

God’s provision and protection for us

Opportunities to share the gospel with the

lost in South Africa

Please pray for our search for a new house

to rent. (Our landlord is looking to sell our

current home.)

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Queens for the King

Permanent Address:

Thomas and Paige Queen

135 Leamington Lane SE

Cleveland TN 37323

In Country Address:

Thomas and Paige Queen

Suite H-17

P/Bag X 9118

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

3200