Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Monday in S.A

Today we had the opportunity of going to a near by AIDS trust, when we first arrived we joined the workers for their devotions. They started in traditional Zulu fashion where one person started singing a song they were lead to by the Spirit. The devotional that was shared encouraged each of us to wake up daily with a positive outlook. We were taught about the AIDS trust and the self-sustainability of it. After being given a tour of the facility at the end we walked into a garden where there was a memory wall, of all the people that have stayed at the trust and passed away. This moment was emotional for us all, and touched us in different ways. God has been breaking our hearts and showing us his redeeming love for the people we have encountered. Tonight we will be joining Westville Baptist church and doing street ministry. We need to run now to eat some South African pizza! Thanks for all the prayers!

Praying for you DR and City teams!

13 comments:

Unknown said...

Great job!!! I will be praying for you
--Pedro Ribeiro!

Have fun and learn more about the lord God Bless you :)
--Amy Gillis
Hope you have a good time there I will be praying for you!
~Andrea Fabiano

Hi flags its sebastian you are doing a great job.

Country Strong! No man challenges over there. I really hope the Lord is teaching you amazing things about Himself! I am pumped you are getting to tell about the Gospel of Christ to the nations. Love ya buddy... Jered

HI Dan hope your having fun in Africa wish you safty and peace while you stay-Alfred

hey Flags, Hope you're having fun in S.A. Are you staying near where the World Cup was played? Hope you don't get to behind in school... -Garrison

Stay safe Flags and spread God's word. -Drew

hey flags. have fun in S.A.-Jenny

Hope the Lord is teaching you great thing. Pray His Spirit and His word are leading your experience. Can't wait to hear about it next Sunday...or Monday or whenever. Jay R.

Unknown said...

The previous post was from FBC Sudbury Youth Group for Danny Flannagan. We are praying for your whole team this week.

for His namesake.

Tim McDowell said...

Sounds like God is really showing himself, not only to the people of SA, but to each of the SA Team. In a few days, you will be stateside thinking your journey has ended, but I pray that this journey is just the beginning to what the Lord will do each of your lives. Continuing to pray for each of you as you share and serve.

angela said...

Hey Bethany and Aidan,
It sounds like you are experiencing some amazing and lifechanging things!
Can't wait to see you guys and your pictures. I want to see some majorly cool animals!!
Love you!
angela,savannah, and sam
Hey Ken, Ababa, and Lynn! We are praying for you guys!!

Unknown said...

Wow. I just read your "Monday in SA" I am very moved. I continue to lift you all in prayers. Lovingly, Lu.

Anonymous said...

Miesha!

Wow; I can imagine the emotion felt standing in the midst of that garden. I am happy to hear that God is breaking hearts, to rebuild them once again ;) I know when whoever it was started singing in the Spirit, you felt right at home!! lol a sunday isn`t a sunday at our church if someone doesn`t kindly "interrupt" the service with a word from above ;p lol

Love you girl!!
-Lizz Padin xoxo

cindy todd said...

Irene, Sounds like you are having a wonderful time! Cant wait to hear about all of your amazing experiences. I am so proud of the wonderful gifts God has given you and even more proud that you are willing to share those gifts with others! miss you, mom

Rachel Scaia said...

Badabadah!

I know I'm totally slacking on the comment-leaving, but I AM praying for you, and missing you double! I hope you're allowing yourself to be still throughout this experience, and as you so often do, acknowledge His lessons amidst such quiet. I love you to pieces, and continually give thanks for a friend like you.

Best,
Rachel

Rachel Scaia said...

Bethany and Aidan,

I pray the both of you would be challanged by this experience; what you've seen and heard, however it is that God may be speaking to you, my prayer is that you'll bear the burden of a broken world. As we so often speak about your actions originating from an overflow, I truly pray that such would be the case; as you return home and face the seemingly mundane happenings of your worlds, I pray that you would have new eyes for the things you've always considered normal.

Looking forward to your stories!
Rachel

Rachel Scaia said...

Just as an aside..

It doesn't surprise me in the least that Ababa would be one of the ones to lose their luggage; makes total sense!

Ababa, you know what I'm saying.. figures.

Tom said...

Dan - this is Mom's note she accidently posted to The City's blog. She asked if I could move so you would be sure to see it.

Love Ya - Dad


Hi Dan,
Love reading about all you are doing on the trip. I am having a vacation adventure of my own as Aunty Nadine is here with me in Florida. In a few days we will be together again sharing stories of our experiences...
I am so proud of you and all that you do. This is an incredible opportunity for others to see Christ through you and the team...go overflow!
Love you more, Mom (Romans 15:13)

Unknown said...

Dearest Teresita, the week is winding down, but I'm certain that God isn't. I agree w/one of the blogs about God breaking hearts to mend them even stronger. I envision that for you. You, my girl, are a tough cookie, full of life & fun, but you are also extremely sensitive filled with deep, deep love, for God & others, especially those who suffer. Keep growing. Keep learning. God will keep using you for His Glory. I am so glad you are with Ken & his group in SA. It's where you needed to be. To HIM be all Glory!! Return safely, Lourdes :)

Unknown said...

Hi Lynn, glad to hear you are having a great time, as I knew you would. You are amazing & your team is lucky to have you with them. As always, I am very proud of you and all that you do. enjoy your last couple days, & have a safe trip back. Can't wait to see you & hear all about your experiences!
love you, Mom