1. Colesberg
Many long distance drivers should be familiar with stopping over at Shell Ultra City in Colesberg,yet seeing nothing but dryness,koppies,sheep farms.Contrary to popular belief,the farms in the area are like finding an oasis in a desert.We overnighted at one of 3 farms owned by this family and surprised by the beauty,the greenery,and luxury of the farm.The only problem was that because the farm stands empty most of the time bees have managed to make their home it the chimney.So walking carefully past can prevent an accident,but unfortunately one of our staff was stung twice in our overnight stay.Well,the good far outweighed the bad& the bee was long forgotten as we arrived at the main farm of this family for supper,a beautiful home an even more beautiful garden,with animals,including a springbok,then we discovered it...A trampoline! We asked if we could jump,went crazy!Then the farmer says,if he knew that enjoyed that,he would have told us to bring our bathers so we could swim as well.Then we realised our suitcases are still in the combi,got our costumes&all 9 of us swam including 2 who cudnt swim,1 with fear of water.We only went in for supp 9pm!Supper included lamb,delicious!& i tasted a prickly pear for the 1st time.They have a beautiful half moon tv room& i noticed a bird flying around like it's stuck in the house& mentioned it as it was strange that it's happening at night.Turns out that it's not a bird,it's a bat! We were invited to breakfast& another swim before leaving.Breakfast was oats,cereals,bacon,egg,sausage,and smoortjie!our overnight was an unexpected 5 star hotel.Also enjoyed hearing their story,they got saved 3 years ago at an Angus Buchan event&their whole lives turned around from believing that they are good because they attend church,fulfill all obligations but are dead on the inside to accepting Jesus as their lord and saviour and starting a ministry to farmers& farmworkers.We also got to encourage and pray for their workers....
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
FB: Heidelberg Update Part 4 (&Colesberg)
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.
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.
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.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
FB: Swaziland Update :)
Hi all...
Update from Swaziland....
Airtime is super expensive here so I limited contact to just letting my mom know where I am and gave her my no. to contact me...
So far its been good! I have this problem of making everyplace I go to home,so everytime I leave it's been hard.
After Uitenhage the teams split in 3 and our team went to Swaziland with public transport. Lots of issues, e.g. at first not having our names on the bus, Joburg had so many street vendors and then the 4 hour taxi drive to Swaziland. From there we went to Swaziland YWAM base which is a beautiful property, a couple of houses converted into dorms, etc... with 2 dogs, 3 cats and a cow...Basically there we just did work duties, working on a floor that needed the glue removed and I am seeing that I am becoming so much more like my mother. When I had to pick up cow poop my reaction was, at least it's not smelling and someone has to do it...And this is preparation for my own farm one day :) If you know me well u'll know this wasnt me 4 months ago... Anyway pics and a longer update to follow. All I want to add is that though it was hard to be alone on Christmas, I was sitting in this most beautiful nature and then realised that God was giving one of my dreams to own a big property on a small holding in nature where the dogs run freely and kids etc...to me on Christmas and it was a christmas time with me and him... That was a blessing... New Years I fell asleep at 11:40 :) We found and killed a snake the last day... But longer update and pics will come hopefully in Joburg. That is if I get money again for such things, Still have 90% of my outreach fees left to pay but the money is coming in slowly but surely...Miss normal life occasionally. Friends, Family, HP Campus Friends, and my car occasionaly...But making wonderful new memories.
After Swazibase we left for a farm in Emkwuzheni, a small village 1-2 hours from Mbabane... There we did farm work, deweeding, picking leaves for medicines,picking sweet potatoes, etc.etc. and finding very funny goggas (bugs), using a long drop and a bucket at night when scared to walk in darkness to the longdrop, the shower was pretty cool bucket shower, no electricity except in the hall&office in certain hours. We also did door to door, it was so amazing the welcome in the villages, and for me it was a blessing to really sit on the mats and share and pray for the people of Emzwhuzeni and Swaziland...Also every mornign we did a devotion at the local hospital and I helped 2 days digging a foundation for the church in the area.... Mostly what made me sad to leave is just the warm friendly people (esp. the older people when we did door to door the attitude wasnt OH no, but Siyabonga, Thankyou for sharing the word with us...) Also we played with the children living around the area, so at least once a day you hear from the fence "CHUNDRE! (accent), VICTORIA!, BOB". I also got asked why am I an umlungu (white person), which confirms one of my theories about the history of coloureds which is another discussion for another day. But funnily enough one of the children that asked was light like me and even had greenish eyes.I said why do u call me
Umlungu,when we look the same. A little miracle was at the hospital, they had no one to do devotions for the 2 weeks that we were there and we didnt even know that when we came to do it. They have a schedule but the 2 weeks we were there were the only two no one was booked. Also what was amazing was when God gave specific words to share and then when we pray and share with the people what was on our hearts afterwards we find out it was exactly what they were going through, and really we don't know them before...Oh in Emkwuzheni we ate alot of free mangoes. The farm we were working on provides food by
sales and some of the stock as food for an orphanage in Mbabane. We are now this weekend at the Orphanage in Mbababe, IT's called the Sandra Lee Orphanage...The kids are so amazingly cute!!!!! And
happy...Though lots have either lost their parents through aids or they come from the abandoned childrens ward in Mbabane HOspital which I may have mentioned going to before?
So thats it in terms of Update. On Monday we leave for 2 weeks of Ministry in JOburg, and then 2 weeks School ministry in Port Elizabeth, then Patensie 2 weeks, then Graduation March4... and then I come to Cape Town after that, for 2 weeks, and then I dont know what next... So thats my quick update if you guys would like to sponsor me still You need to bank it to
Absa Jeffreys Bay (not sure of Branch Code)
Account Holder:Veronika Gloeck
Account No. 9213661812
Ref: YWAM Swazi Outreach Chandre
Thank You all for your love, prayers, donations, friendship...Everyday I realised how blessed I have been with good friends and family.
Seriously... I love and sincerely miss you all....Whether some I know through internet or some in person, recently or for years, I must say you guys have all been open and true and Love you. I think it takes
leaving and being alone for a while to see you. Those in Joburg or PE who wish to see me, Please contact me then on 082 622 9848 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 082 622 9848 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. I'm not sure where my cell c phone is so dont contact me on there. Leaving for Joburg on Monday so dont contact me before, but please say hi :) Oh and lastly Happy birthday to all I didnt say. SOrry really hard to communicate and some days working super hard and just flopping in bed after....Happy Birthday Thails! Congrats Jos on your beautiful new baby and Elana...Candice, so sorry to hear about your grandma, may God comfort you... and everyone else hopefully I'll be more connected when back in SA...
Love you all and God bless you too... Nkosi ikubusisi - (God bless you in seswati!).
Update from Swaziland....
Airtime is super expensive here so I limited contact to just letting my mom know where I am and gave her my no. to contact me...
So far its been good! I have this problem of making everyplace I go to home,so everytime I leave it's been hard.
After Uitenhage the teams split in 3 and our team went to Swaziland with public transport. Lots of issues, e.g. at first not having our names on the bus, Joburg had so many street vendors and then the 4 hour taxi drive to Swaziland. From there we went to Swaziland YWAM base which is a beautiful property, a couple of houses converted into dorms, etc... with 2 dogs, 3 cats and a cow...Basically there we just did work duties, working on a floor that needed the glue removed and I am seeing that I am becoming so much more like my mother. When I had to pick up cow poop my reaction was, at least it's not smelling and someone has to do it...And this is preparation for my own farm one day :) If you know me well u'll know this wasnt me 4 months ago... Anyway pics and a longer update to follow. All I want to add is that though it was hard to be alone on Christmas, I was sitting in this most beautiful nature and then realised that God was giving one of my dreams to own a big property on a small holding in nature where the dogs run freely and kids etc...to me on Christmas and it was a christmas time with me and him... That was a blessing... New Years I fell asleep at 11:40 :) We found and killed a snake the last day... But longer update and pics will come hopefully in Joburg. That is if I get money again for such things, Still have 90% of my outreach fees left to pay but the money is coming in slowly but surely...Miss normal life occasionally. Friends, Family, HP Campus Friends, and my car occasionaly...But making wonderful new memories.
After Swazibase we left for a farm in Emkwuzheni, a small village 1-2 hours from Mbabane... There we did farm work, deweeding, picking leaves for medicines,picking sweet potatoes, etc.etc. and finding very funny goggas (bugs), using a long drop and a bucket at night when scared to walk in darkness to the longdrop, the shower was pretty cool bucket shower, no electricity except in the hall&office in certain hours. We also did door to door, it was so amazing the welcome in the villages, and for me it was a blessing to really sit on the mats and share and pray for the people of Emzwhuzeni and Swaziland...Also every mornign we did a devotion at the local hospital and I helped 2 days digging a foundation for the church in the area.... Mostly what made me sad to leave is just the warm friendly people (esp. the older people when we did door to door the attitude wasnt OH no, but Siyabonga, Thankyou for sharing the word with us...) Also we played with the children living around the area, so at least once a day you hear from the fence "CHUNDRE! (accent), VICTORIA!, BOB". I also got asked why am I an umlungu (white person), which confirms one of my theories about the history of coloureds which is another discussion for another day. But funnily enough one of the children that asked was light like me and even had greenish eyes.I said why do u call me
Umlungu,when we look the same. A little miracle was at the hospital, they had no one to do devotions for the 2 weeks that we were there and we didnt even know that when we came to do it. They have a schedule but the 2 weeks we were there were the only two no one was booked. Also what was amazing was when God gave specific words to share and then when we pray and share with the people what was on our hearts afterwards we find out it was exactly what they were going through, and really we don't know them before...Oh in Emkwuzheni we ate alot of free mangoes. The farm we were working on provides food by
sales and some of the stock as food for an orphanage in Mbabane. We are now this weekend at the Orphanage in Mbababe, IT's called the Sandra Lee Orphanage...The kids are so amazingly cute!!!!! And
happy...Though lots have either lost their parents through aids or they come from the abandoned childrens ward in Mbabane HOspital which I may have mentioned going to before?
So thats it in terms of Update. On Monday we leave for 2 weeks of Ministry in JOburg, and then 2 weeks School ministry in Port Elizabeth, then Patensie 2 weeks, then Graduation March4... and then I come to Cape Town after that, for 2 weeks, and then I dont know what next... So thats my quick update if you guys would like to sponsor me still You need to bank it to
Absa Jeffreys Bay (not sure of Branch Code)
Account Holder:Veronika Gloeck
Account No. 9213661812
Ref: YWAM Swazi Outreach Chandre
Thank You all for your love, prayers, donations, friendship...Everyday I realised how blessed I have been with good friends and family.
Seriously... I love and sincerely miss you all....Whether some I know through internet or some in person, recently or for years, I must say you guys have all been open and true and Love you. I think it takes
leaving and being alone for a while to see you. Those in Joburg or PE who wish to see me, Please contact me then on 082 622 9848 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 082 622 9848 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. I'm not sure where my cell c phone is so dont contact me on there. Leaving for Joburg on Monday so dont contact me before, but please say hi :) Oh and lastly Happy birthday to all I didnt say. SOrry really hard to communicate and some days working super hard and just flopping in bed after....Happy Birthday Thails! Congrats Jos on your beautiful new baby and Elana...Candice, so sorry to hear about your grandma, may God comfort you... and everyone else hopefully I'll be more connected when back in SA...
Love you all and God bless you too... Nkosi ikubusisi - (God bless you in seswati!).
Sunday, December 20, 2009
FB: Day off to PE
Actually have two days off to PE so to start
Yesterday.
Met family of my biological,real dad in uitenhage.they are warm,funny,and saved!heard awesome testimony of one uncle healed of cancer twice.
Went to say hi to aunty iris,hazel,sharon,naomi and denver,shannon in PE.Got to see Ilze's wedding pics,and gifts from mom and aunty iris,great.liked hand sanetizer,great for outreach.
Today
Taken as a team to bayworld.I learnt,1)sea horses are generally small as a hand...2)seals are so cute and really dog like,their mouth/snout,top fir,sound and behaviour like a puppy.but so cute and love their style of swimming,like playing.
Then off to Green acres for lunch at KFC,and a movie afterwards...was super great.at end of day we went to visit girl we ministered to in outreach.
Yesterday.
Met family of my biological,real dad in uitenhage.they are warm,funny,and saved!heard awesome testimony of one uncle healed of cancer twice.
Went to say hi to aunty iris,hazel,sharon,naomi and denver,shannon in PE.Got to see Ilze's wedding pics,and gifts from mom and aunty iris,great.liked hand sanetizer,great for outreach.
Today
Taken as a team to bayworld.I learnt,1)sea horses are generally small as a hand...2)seals are so cute and really dog like,their mouth/snout,top fir,sound and behaviour like a puppy.but so cute and love their style of swimming,like playing.
Then off to Green acres for lunch at KFC,and a movie afterwards...was super great.at end of day we went to visit girl we ministered to in outreach.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
FB: Uitenhage...
First two weeks of outreach...I believe God allowed for this time to be like a sieve,sifting us,preparing us for what lays ahead,but in right context,with all leaders around to help us,before moving on as 3 smaller teams...
Was sad to leave JBay because after 3 months JBay became home.However surprisingly Uitenhage is a wonderful,beautiful town situated in a valley with purple jacaranda trees even the poorest parts,are so neatly painted and clean,hard 4 me to believe there's crime,but I guess that's the difference between a city and a small town ...and the reception we have had so far has been warm,people feel like kuils river people :) and lastly this town is not windy:)
Day 1 was merely settling in,being hosted by the Anchor Family church.18 of us are sharing the future offices, house.and the boys sleep in the church,all our meals served there too.One of our girls testified sunday Last year December she clubbed there.This year Dec,she is ministering there...
Ministry wise,we have had open airs at 2 different locations.Also a kiddi's program and christmas party at Canary Street:) we had door to door,street,town evangelism.We also ministered at 4 churches,one youth group,2 businesses,and were blessed with basically a christmas lunch by a couple who take in and mother abandoned or struggling kids,and told me that this is one of her best days.She gives new meaning to the definition of blessed.Blessed to be blessing.
Also got to go to the board walk and beach and tomorrow to see animals...
So for now God has really been stretching me in the area of desperation for Him,and letting all else of me die.Intimacy with him,and lastly learning to trust fully and wait on the Lord.
In terms of others,when I wait God orchestrates the solution and even in ministry when I was super tired.He has come through...I am learning how to let him flow through me in the lives of others,but also draw close to him in the secret...
More maybe later.
Was sad to leave JBay because after 3 months JBay became home.However surprisingly Uitenhage is a wonderful,beautiful town situated in a valley with purple jacaranda trees even the poorest parts,are so neatly painted and clean,hard 4 me to believe there's crime,but I guess that's the difference between a city and a small town ...and the reception we have had so far has been warm,people feel like kuils river people :) and lastly this town is not windy:)
Day 1 was merely settling in,being hosted by the Anchor Family church.18 of us are sharing the future offices, house.and the boys sleep in the church,all our meals served there too.One of our girls testified sunday Last year December she clubbed there.This year Dec,she is ministering there...
Ministry wise,we have had open airs at 2 different locations.Also a kiddi's program and christmas party at Canary Street:) we had door to door,street,town evangelism.We also ministered at 4 churches,one youth group,2 businesses,and were blessed with basically a christmas lunch by a couple who take in and mother abandoned or struggling kids,and told me that this is one of her best days.She gives new meaning to the definition of blessed.Blessed to be blessing.
Also got to go to the board walk and beach and tomorrow to see animals...
So for now God has really been stretching me in the area of desperation for Him,and letting all else of me die.Intimacy with him,and lastly learning to trust fully and wait on the Lord.
In terms of others,when I wait God orchestrates the solution and even in ministry when I was super tired.He has come through...I am learning how to let him flow through me in the lives of others,but also draw close to him in the secret...
More maybe later.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
FB: Update!
Hi all,Day 3 in Uitenhage,here till 21 Dec.been pretty amazing so far, Pls keep praying, we are doing open airs,and being hosted by a new church plant of HP, how funny is that. God is amazing, it's really not us, sometimes I am super tired, but without me doing anything God brings people to us. All Glory to him. Keep praying for Protection, Provision (Pls), Unity&His Purpose to prevail!oh& mvuso or zwakele. pls sms me ur no.s to begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 082 622 9848end_of_the_skype_highlighting so I can contact u when I hit swaziland just b4xmas!
**** Additional note added (9 November 2010) The day before we left on outreach, I asked a worship leader on the base if he knows Kevin Singleton...(he didn't) I said it's just awesome music... We arrive in Uitenhage at the church the next day as we walk in Kevin Singleton is playing! I ask the pastor, where did you get that CD...! He asks why? I say you either bought that CD from someone or are part of HP in someway because that CD is only available through HP churches or someone who has brought it from overseas! He then says, we are part of His People churches...A church plant from PE - Fathers Heart church :) I saw all of this as a sign that God is giving me that I'm at the right place at the right time...He gives u these little confirmations that won't make sense to anyone else but you, you try to tell them but they don't get it and then you realise God is saying Hey! I went ahead I prepared the way and I left you little signs along the way to confirm it!
**** Additional note added (9 November 2010) The day before we left on outreach, I asked a worship leader on the base if he knows Kevin Singleton...(he didn't) I said it's just awesome music... We arrive in Uitenhage at the church the next day as we walk in Kevin Singleton is playing! I ask the pastor, where did you get that CD...! He asks why? I say you either bought that CD from someone or are part of HP in someway because that CD is only available through HP churches or someone who has brought it from overseas! He then says, we are part of His People churches...A church plant from PE - Fathers Heart church :) I saw all of this as a sign that God is giving me that I'm at the right place at the right time...He gives u these little confirmations that won't make sense to anyone else but you, you try to tell them but they don't get it and then you realise God is saying Hey! I went ahead I prepared the way and I left you little signs along the way to confirm it!
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