It is a new school year. The covid19 pandemic has left its mark on the Pacific Islands. Many countries are still closed to international travel. However, due to an ambitious push by the Fiji Government to get the population vaccinated the nation of Fiji has opened their borders to international travel. Currently, it only requires a negative covid test and a 3 day quarantine.
Higher institutions of learning have opened their doors to in class instruction. Students must maintain social distancing and wear masks during class. The teacher is permitted to remove his mask while teaching.
Long story short, the Bible Institute at Raiwaqa was able to open its doors on time. Orientation began on February 21. Classes started on the next day. Jason’s class was the Major Prophets and Emosi taught the Gospel of Mark.
Our Monday night program has been going on and they just finished up a class on the Gospel of John. Emosi starts a new course tonight on Timothy and Titus.
Currently, I am still in the U.S. taking care of some medical issues. I have another doctors appointment on today that should give me an idea of when I will be able to return to the field. Your prayers are greatly appreciated.
Rocco Hugh Pierce
Director of the Bible Institute at Raiwaqa