Nkosiphile Lusinga, age 16
Nkosi's parents both died when he was young, so he and his younger brother were left in the care of an aunt. However, this aunt had no desire to raise these boys, and so Nkosi escaped and ran away to another aunt in Bulawayo - but this aunt was homeless and therefore unable to support him. So Nkosi set out to find a job in the farming industry, and along his path he met a friend of Gideon and Jennifer, who then told them about Nkosi. He was then taken to Peniel Centre in June of 2009 and has since begun attending school again.
This kid is full of spirit, intellect, leadership skills, and joy. He often translated for us with hardly any help from the staff. His leadership amongst the kids is so obvious...in the profile that Gideon wrote up for each kid, he says about Nkosi, "We are already seeing a leader in Nkosi and we do not doubt that one day he will be one of the leaders of this nation." Being a doctor is what he really wants to do, but he's not sure if he can actually achieve it because of school requirements.
Pray for Nkosi. Pray that he will believe in his potential. Pray that he will begin to see his impact. Pray that he knows that he is loved for who he is, not for who he can come across as. Pray that he will use all of his positive attributes for the glory of God. Pray that he continues to seek knowledge in every area of life, learning not only from books and school, but also from the people around him. Pray he keeps seeking God's plan for his life.
