Monday, February 21, 2011

Sowabona from South Africa

God is doing amazing things here in South Africa. The team has been very busy, but loving every minute, meeting amazing people, and eating wonderful food. We have so much to share, but little time. We are currently at Shaun and Deshni's family's house for dinner and enjoying the wonderful fellowship and food. Earlier today we went to a game park and saw so many animals, then went to the beach to swim in the Indian ocean.

Just a quick word about our weekend. We were able to be a part of a missions training and outreach experience with a local Indian church. The team shared testimonies, taught on youth ministry and missions, then went out doing door to door evangelism in a remote area amongst Zulu people. It was great to experience God working in so many ways.
On Sunday morning we were blessed to be able to worship with our Zulu brothers and sisters out in a remote area in a tent. Then in the evening we were in Westville, a suburb of Durban worshipping in a large church. It was a great day.

Internet is sparse here, and I am writing this from an iPhone. We hope to be able to update more soon.

20 comments:

Tim McDowell said...

LOL - While your swimming in the IO, we are shoveling out once again. Glad to hear of the opportunities to worship, sharing testimonies, door to door evangelism & fellowship. Can't wait to hear more stories of how God is working in SA. Praying for you Teresa and your team.

Ohh - Teresa, you cannot bring home any animals you saw at the game park!

Unknown said...

Teresita & Team!! Oh Wow! We get to hear from you all; how happy & excited I am!! I knew great stuff was going on. Such blessings!! The days will seem like blurrs, so enjoy every God moment to the fullest. Be safe. God bless each of you!! Mucho love & prayers for all :)

Jen Baez said...

Teresa - sending our love and prayers your way! Can't wait to hear how God is working in SA and in your heart! Bring some of that warm weather back here!

cindy todd said...

Irene and team, so glad to hear things are going well and that you have had a chance share all of your wonderful testimonies! I bet seeing those animals and swimming in the Indian Ocean was a great experience! I will continue to pray for you as you continue on this wonderful mission!!!! And Irene I give you permission to bring home a baby giraffe!! lol

Anonymous said...

Hello SA TEAM!!!! (specifically Dan Flan, Teresa, Ken the chief, and Abababababababababababa the trouble maker XD) Its so awesome to hear/read how God is using you guys in SA. Keep focusing on God and know that this is not just an experience but another step that you are taking in your walk with Jesus Christ. Your all in my prayers. God bless and have a safe rest of the time there and have a safe trip home!

Psalm 55:22

- Josh Savides

Gina Wilson said...

Hi Ken & Lynn - Praying for you both as you lead this team of wonderful young people. You and South Africa are often in my thoughts throughout the day (can you sense my jealousy?) If you see ShirleyHarinand tell her the photos are on the way! Be well and God bless every moment of your stay.

Unknown said...

Aidan and Bethany,
Glad to hear about all that God is doing with and through you guys over there. Glad to hear about your worship experiences as well as your cultural experiences. Can't wait to hear all the stories and see plenty of pics.
Much love,
Beans

The Ayantolas said...

Bethany & Aidan,
sounds like you guys are having awesome opportunies to Worship and share Gods love! Know that we're praying for you!

Anonymous said...

Hi Miesha

Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend witnessing to the Zulu people. How was the Indian Ocean???Ray and I are thinking of you, and we were just shating with each other how great you and your family are. Thank you so much for allowing God to use you in this special way!!!

See You soon, Marianne & Br. Ray

Tamika said...

Miesha
Pastor insist that he has been blogging, but he doesn't know what he is doing. lol. So just know that he is praying for you.
You better have plenty of pictures.
Ms. Nettie says that you have seen real animals not the kind that we see at the zoo. lol.
I love you and miss you. It sounds like God is doing some amazing things...enjoy your time with God and His people.
Love MOM.

Grandma misses you a lot.

Valencia and her mom calls me every other day to check on you.

Anonymous said...

Miesha
Hi! Miesha, Heard that it is going real good there in South Africa!!!Miss you so much, God continue to bless and keep you all! Always in my prayers and heart.

LOVE
GRANDMA

Rachel Morris said...

Teresa!
My dear little "sister", I love you soo much and I'm so incredibly jealous that you're there and I'm not! I'm praying for you darling! I know that this will be an incredible experience for you.
God bless,
you're big "sister",
Rachel.
<3

Jen said...

Glad to hear you got you luggage as well!

Anonymous said...

Mieshaaa!

aww, i love looking at comments your momma & grandma write to you; they love you soo much & i`m sure they`re thinking of you like crazy! i wonder how you`re doing eating all the "different" food lol we know how you are!! i hope you're soaking this all in & realizing things about yourself. i`m so jealous, but so excited for you & how this is going to open so many doors for you. don`t doubt yourself at all.. you can do anything, thru Christ babygirl. i love you so, so much my little dancer!!!

Love your big sis,
Lizz Padin xoxo

Unknown said...

Meisha,
I hope your enjoying your time and making an impact in the short time that you are there. It feels like it was yesterday that I was in Quest. Take in everything, even the littlest thing. It's what you'll remember down the road. Be in the present moment, don't worry bout home or how you miss your home cooking, lol. It's an experience of a lifetime! Love you!

-Angelo

Tom said...

Hi Dan
It's really nice to be able to stay in touch when you are so far away. Can't way to hear directly from you about your trip and experience. How was the body surfing in the Indian Ocean? I'm busy at work but it is a little lonely here. Miss you and Mom. Mom posted a note to you but she accidentally posted it to the City's blog. Aunt Nadine is with her in Florida. Enjoy the rest of your journey and let God's light shine through you.
Love Ya
Dad

Tessa said...

Hey SA team! It's so encouraging to hear that God is using you guys to do great things! Make sure to spend time alone with God daily and to be aware of your witness. Let them see Jesus in everything you so and say to each other on the team and to people. God is GREAT! He is BIG! He wants to move! and He wants to use you to do it! That's awesome! Stick together guys ;)

Rini! I love and miss you! I CAN'T WAIT to hear about your experiences! Hope you're enjoyin the food and animals over there! Have any luck finding a baby giraffe to smuggle home with you? :P

Praying for you all!

Alison said...

Irene! I hope you're having a fantastic time over there! I'm praying for all you Questies and I'm excited to see how God is working in South Africa :) Can't wait to hear your stories when you come home! Stay safe everyone!

Unknown said...

Hola Teresita & Team! So, it's Tues 520pm your time. I'll bet time seems to be slipping by very quickly now. But behold all that He is doing through you all! Stay amazed!! The Message: "Get the word out. Teach all these things... Immerse yourself in them. The people will all see you mature right before their eyes! Keep a firm grasp on both your character AND your teaching." 1 Tim 4:11,& 15-16. Godspeed. Stay safe & focused. Love, Lourdes :)

Carmen said...

Teresaaaa (:
I miss you! I can't wait until you come back and tell me all of your stories! I am so excited to hear how God is working in you and through you guys!

Love you to the moon and back!

oh ps! i found my old blackberry in the snow! and it works perfectly fine hehe

k love you byee

God bless you guys!
Be safe