Had nearly completed this update yesterday,when battery went flat,and no signal,well to cut a long story short,an old school friend took me out to carnival city, pizza at italian restaurant,dessert and hot choc with cream,mmm...and a financial blessing with such a great msg with it...despite all the stuff,i really just also enjoyed being able to get out,and also chat to someone i relate too.I realised when i got back to flat,that God heard my prayer,even tho i thought perhaps its selfish,God heard and suprised me,I also trust God to return blessing to all that have blessed me.Thanks 4 availing yourselves to not only me but to God's purposes.
Seeing as I can include this now,our overnight was at an empty farm house,which was spacious& beautiful,but had bees living in the chimney,so one of our staff was stung twice in our time there.We were invited for supper on another farm,the ppl hosting us' farm,we got there,noticed the trampoline&started to jump,our host then said we could swim if had our bathers.We then swam till bout 8pm,then had supper.It was a sheep farmer,so both supper&breakfast included meat(Sausage with breakfast).Some swam morning as well and only left 11h30am.Our overnight in seemingly dry karoo colesberg turned out to be like staying at a hotel.once again an unexpected blessing.The farmer&his wife got saved when attending an angus buchan meeting,aint that cool! Love that God reaches all kinds of ppl in all sort of ways.We also ministered to workers on farm.
Currently on our way to PE to meet with leader&overnight at my friend Janine,thanks!then 2morro head to Plet till friday,a week in brandwag/mosselbay,then jbay for team debrief,before being big group in Patensie.
To all those reading this,pls keep praying for us:for strength,more of God's heart,favour,finances,unity,effectiveness in our purpose,personal victories,blessings for our families,Clarity for after DTS.Also pray about makin a contribution,as this is not just helping me,but team needs too.email me or call on 0826229848 for bankdetails.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
FB: Heidelberg Update Part 3
2. At the cross an exchange occurs,because that is where he took up our infirmities,carried our sorrows,his punishment at cross brings us peace,his wounds brings us healing.We need to come to cross,even daily,bring our hurts,offenses,struggles,sicknesses and there find our healing,joy,freedom,grace to forgive.etc.This divine exchange happens at the cross,is 61,Beauty for ashes,oil of joy,instead of mourning.
I'm so glad for this fresh revelation again of the cross,my life,my strength,my solutions are in what Jesus has done for me at the cross,whenever i see a cross now,it encourages me anew.
Another thing I have learnt by experience in heidelberg is seeing God come thru financially thru faithfulness in the little.In this two weeks I have received R1595 in various ways,and just for those who've given,u have no idea the timing.One night after a rebuke to team about finances and paying when we have, I prayed just before goin to bed God!I'm sorry 4 my unfaithfulness with money in past,but really don't have money,and have no idea where goin to get money,cause not goin to ask mom for more...My frustration,led to prayer,and next morn when woke up checked mail and found an e.mail from a canadian friend wanting to bless me.Timing,wow.once we did some fundraising,two of us for those who know the egg fundraiser,we made r200,in complex we staying at,no capital,it works.When i walked in my phone rang,my mom.I shared what i needed to tell her,but didn't mention airtime or money.She then asks me if i need.What a surprise.Then last night the cherry on cake.I have decided when get money to not hold on but pay outreach debt and trust God for needs,so basically may just buy air time as nb for me to connect with home,sponsors,etc. And tithe,but rest normally goes straight,although tempted to buy myself just one snack,or something,but this past week said no!cause wanna be faithful and win spirit of poverty in my life,eg. More debt back home. So i decide to pray God pls bless me with a cold drink or somethin,but...see update 4...
I'm so glad for this fresh revelation again of the cross,my life,my strength,my solutions are in what Jesus has done for me at the cross,whenever i see a cross now,it encourages me anew.
Another thing I have learnt by experience in heidelberg is seeing God come thru financially thru faithfulness in the little.In this two weeks I have received R1595 in various ways,and just for those who've given,u have no idea the timing.One night after a rebuke to team about finances and paying when we have, I prayed just before goin to bed God!I'm sorry 4 my unfaithfulness with money in past,but really don't have money,and have no idea where goin to get money,cause not goin to ask mom for more...My frustration,led to prayer,and next morn when woke up checked mail and found an e.mail from a canadian friend wanting to bless me.Timing,wow.once we did some fundraising,two of us for those who know the egg fundraiser,we made r200,in complex we staying at,no capital,it works.When i walked in my phone rang,my mom.I shared what i needed to tell her,but didn't mention airtime or money.She then asks me if i need.What a surprise.Then last night the cherry on cake.I have decided when get money to not hold on but pay outreach debt and trust God for needs,so basically may just buy air time as nb for me to connect with home,sponsors,etc. And tithe,but rest normally goes straight,although tempted to buy myself just one snack,or something,but this past week said no!cause wanna be faithful and win spirit of poverty in my life,eg. More debt back home. So i decide to pray God pls bless me with a cold drink or somethin,but...see update 4...
FB: Heidelberg Update Part 2
Ministry wise,first week as said before was office work,and friday helped at 2 creches.i worked with 3-4 year olds, hence learning zulu/slang words like Haibo(No),Shoota Mina(take a photo of me),Woza lapha(Come here),Cama(wee wee,as in I want to wee wee),besides playing with kids,singing,etc.my main role was taking about 30 kids to bathroom.Learnt Cama when little boys tryin to run in,during girls time,and when i say haibo,they shout Cama.Definitely fun day,but i don't think i could do that everyday as a profession...all of us slept after that session.
Week 2 held schools ministry in Vosloorus/Boksburg and door to door in a location,and area near new life church,where Sis Lucy,pastor's wife and ex principal arranged ministry for us.We went to schools where windows so broken,yet kids lean out over broken glass to scream at us.At another school two highschools shared one building.Ministry in school was a blessing as kids listened attentively,had eyes wide open in plays,laughed and really listened during encouragements.I in particular encouraged them to have a real genuine friendship with God,not settle for less or what is point of christianity?really kids were a blessing to us too.was thinking at home some ideas for schools when home as kids are same everywhere,but because they don't get an opportunity to meet and mix with kids accross cultures judge on what they see and still maybe ignorant about.so have some ideas around creating platforms for them to meet and embrace eachother, In evening Maria did sessions with us which was trully transforming,and the cross has new meaning for me.We had to meditate on Isaiah 53 and Is61:1-4 and hear what God is speaking to us as individuals about it.and in conclusion learnt 1. The cross holds forgiveness for the murderer(because Jesus took his place,stood in gap but also healing for family that was hurt by murder. Both oppressor and oppressed only set free at cross,because there he bore our transgression and his wounds bring our peace and healing.
See part 3 next note
Week 2 held schools ministry in Vosloorus/Boksburg and door to door in a location,and area near new life church,where Sis Lucy,pastor's wife and ex principal arranged ministry for us.We went to schools where windows so broken,yet kids lean out over broken glass to scream at us.At another school two highschools shared one building.Ministry in school was a blessing as kids listened attentively,had eyes wide open in plays,laughed and really listened during encouragements.I in particular encouraged them to have a real genuine friendship with God,not settle for less or what is point of christianity?really kids were a blessing to us too.was thinking at home some ideas for schools when home as kids are same everywhere,but because they don't get an opportunity to meet and mix with kids accross cultures judge on what they see and still maybe ignorant about.so have some ideas around creating platforms for them to meet and embrace eachother, In evening Maria did sessions with us which was trully transforming,and the cross has new meaning for me.We had to meditate on Isaiah 53 and Is61:1-4 and hear what God is speaking to us as individuals about it.and in conclusion learnt 1. The cross holds forgiveness for the murderer(because Jesus took his place,stood in gap but also healing for family that was hurt by murder. Both oppressor and oppressed only set free at cross,because there he bore our transgression and his wounds bring our peace and healing.
See part 3 next note
FB:1 SA Town down,few more 2 go.Heidelberg Update.
Currently driving out of gauteng to overnight in colesburg,good time to update those followin my journey.
So the last two days in Swaziland was pretty hectic,but in hindsight,after all the work we did in swaziland,and the blessings ahead,the devil attempted to get at us and split team after such amazing times,but then we got to the home of Maria Dos Santos in Heidelberg,Gauteng.We came there,all at different places,me not ready to minister,but she felt in her spirit that we a good team and was glad to have us.Being back in normal city life,meant access to dvd's so alot were happy to watch movies in spare time.we stayed in 2 bedroom flat,with maria and her son,but our one married couple at maria's collegue Oom Fanie's home,the other married couple in her bedroom,maria and her son in his room,and the rest of us single ppl in lounge,boys on 2 couches,girls on matresses.It was a challenge,but also funny as in the morning we're teased about having snoring competitions,or all sorts of other sounds happen in night.fortunately all were mature and could handle proximity with no fights.Our school leader came down to meet with us as a team and just encourage us again.He started by singing I love you Lord,and presence of God came in.We had a braai,mmm Kristy's sour cream oven baked potatoes!and went for team building which involved movies at carnival city and sneaking photo's in gaming area as camera's not allowed.we did different interesting type of ministry,office work for mercy ministries,great organisation that facilitates biblical ethnic reconciliation workshops.Really great we did some of the material,and if anyone wants more info pls contact me.We attended Heidelberg Methodist church's youth cell,friday youth,prayer week and church,great church!and once again i am really grateful to mix with different churches for the bigger kingdom of God,and get to know my other "family" in various towns,cities,countries.
So the last two days in Swaziland was pretty hectic,but in hindsight,after all the work we did in swaziland,and the blessings ahead,the devil attempted to get at us and split team after such amazing times,but then we got to the home of Maria Dos Santos in Heidelberg,Gauteng.We came there,all at different places,me not ready to minister,but she felt in her spirit that we a good team and was glad to have us.Being back in normal city life,meant access to dvd's so alot were happy to watch movies in spare time.we stayed in 2 bedroom flat,with maria and her son,but our one married couple at maria's collegue Oom Fanie's home,the other married couple in her bedroom,maria and her son in his room,and the rest of us single ppl in lounge,boys on 2 couches,girls on matresses.It was a challenge,but also funny as in the morning we're teased about having snoring competitions,or all sorts of other sounds happen in night.fortunately all were mature and could handle proximity with no fights.Our school leader came down to meet with us as a team and just encourage us again.He started by singing I love you Lord,and presence of God came in.We had a braai,mmm Kristy's sour cream oven baked potatoes!and went for team building which involved movies at carnival city and sneaking photo's in gaming area as camera's not allowed.we did different interesting type of ministry,office work for mercy ministries,great organisation that facilitates biblical ethnic reconciliation workshops.Really great we did some of the material,and if anyone wants more info pls contact me.We attended Heidelberg Methodist church's youth cell,friday youth,prayer week and church,great church!and once again i am really grateful to mix with different churches for the bigger kingdom of God,and get to know my other "family" in various towns,cities,countries.
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