Today was a busy day! We visited two primary school's and sang (We have brought the Moose song to South Africa and they LOVE it!) and two of our girls shared a bible stories with them. We worked with 2 youth workers (Lisa and Matthew) from another church who minister to students in primary and secondary school. They are able to share all about Jesus in the most of the schools and participate in Bible clubs, which is pretty fantastic! We were stoked because in one of the schools this was the first time they were given the time in the assembly to share about Jesus!! So we feel priviledged to be a part of what God is doing there!
We then went and played soccer with students from the first school.
They do not have sporting facitities, so they have to pay to use a field close to the school and it hardly ever gets mowed, so the grass was a bit high :o) We had a great time sharing with them and helping coach them in soccer! It was great to see what God is doing through their ministry in the schools and through Lisa and Matthew.
Dinner tonight was amazing! Our good friend Mano, who has been taking us around a lot this week (and works it seems 10 different jobs with passion and a great sense of calling) invited us over to her and her mother's house in Kwa Debeka for traditional South Africa food! We had had enough curry yesterday to last us a while:) (well, everyone except Ken) so it was fun to have some new types of food! I bet you all never thought your students would eat tripe! We also got to interact with the local kids in the area after dinner...it was great!
We are now at Deb and Barry's church getting ready for their Sr. High small group time so I best get off...Thanks so much for all your prayers and comments! Keep them coming! We all can't believe that tomorrow is our last full day here, but we are ready to visit more schools tomorrow and the Dream Centre, an AIDS hospice center.
Greetings to you all from the South African team!
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Hey guys! Just a word of encouragement... God is using you in crazy ways in South Africa to bring people to Christ! You have an amazing opportunity to share the Living God with people who have never even heard His wonderful name before. Be sensitive to the Spirit and transformed by the Word. Let Him be your strength as the days get long and tiresome, He will be much more satisfying than extra sleep!
Love Katlynne (Q7)
ps...
Steph, (random I know but what else is new) guess what... Sarah Groves will be leading worship @ the ijm weekend again!! I thought that would be exciting news for you!! love you so much, you're in my prayers :)
n Ken... love you!!
amber its your sister again i miss you and im bored at home sick with bronchitis and sinusitis how fun i love being sick all the time!anyways i wish you were home but at the same time i know your having the best time of your life!!! reading all that God is doing there literally brings me to tears im so happy that you get to be a part of God's work there it turely is a blessing, i love you and im so proud of you, you are an amazing girl!
ps i cant wait till you talk my ear off MWAH!
My Dear's,
Show the people what Jesus is: Peace, Love, Friendship, Thankfulness, Forgiveness for Friends, Family Menbers, Coworkers and Enemies. Because God is Love!!! Our Love for our Lord makes all the difference in the World.
God Bless you!!!
"Deva Eu Te Amo!!!
Sincerely,
Fernanda.
this is zack and brodeur from fbc and we just want to say hi to amber durning i hope you are having a awesome time cant wait till you get home
ps. praying for you
love zack and brode
hey amber lynn! i miss you! this vacation is sad without you =( but i hope ur having an awesome time!!! =) you deserve it! i was listening to nsync the other day and i thought of you cause ik ur basically the only one who would sing along with me lol, which is totally irrelevant to anything but i just thought i would tell u that haha mmmwaahhhh!!! 4 days til i see you! Praying for all of you!
~Marie (Angelica)
We are excited as we read how God is blessing you while serving Him with joy in South Africa. Every moment you spend there is very precious in the sight of God, as you allow Him to work in you and through you .We love you and pray for a safe return. Savides Family.1 Cor.15:58
hey JOSHUA JUST WANTED TO SAY HI AND IM PRAYING FOR U AND YOUR GROUP!! LOVE YA -NASYA
Amber,
Cant wait to see you. Soak it all up and enjoy every minute. We're so happy you get to experience this. Keeping you in our prayers. See ya on Saturday....Love you. The Rodrigues'
Hey Kate - Been praying for you and the SA Team. Can't wait until you get out of that 80 degree weather and back the 30's & 40's - lol. Know that lives are being changed because of the work you and the team is doing. Looking forward to hearing more when you get back. GOD IS GOOD.
Tim McD
We're singing your song ...and here's some new verse......
-There was a moose named Cath
-And she liked to take a bath
-Then she left and went to Durban
-And found a bath was not for certain
Way-Ohhhhhhh Way-Ohhhhhhhh
There was a Moose named Quest
He was heads above the rest
He roamed across the earth
This Moose’s mission always first
Way-Ohhhhhhh Way-Ohhhhhhh
It's wonderful to see you all so happy...we love the pictures....
Catherine, we're ordering tripe and water buffalo for your return...glad to hear you've expanded your tastes.....
We love you .....
Ma and Pa Busby
Hello SA team,
We've been praying for you....it's been awesome following this journey with you. God is Good!!!
Ken, Jared, Kat, Deva....chelsea says hello and she misses you all, she can't wait to see you all again at youth group...and she says she will be emailing Deva when he gets back :)
Kate, wow! Great pics!! Great work you and the Team is doing. I'm so proud and over joy for you. Great things God is doing in SA. I'm in constant prayer for you and the Team in SA. May God continue to richly bless each and every one with you. Much love!! Lu :)
hahahahah Cat, THERE WAS A MOOSE!!
hey CAT, JARED, KEN, and all of the South Africa team. Keep it up everything your doing is great.
-Beans. FBC Litchfield
Hi Catherine,
Gram and I have enjoyed reading your blog this week. Wow, what wonderful adventures you have had.Can't wait to talk to you.We miss you
love, Aunt Joni
p.s. You guys are going to freeze! it is only 22 out on the cape now. probably colder in Sterling.
Hey ken, thanks for the pictures. ive wondered what it looked like where you guys were at. take care ill see you when you get back!
Catherine i miss you! its great to see the pictures it looks like your having a great time. the song mad me laugh your parents ( im guessing just your mom) wrote haha. i cant wait to see you, have fun be safe. i love you =)
Also..Jared i miss you as well man, its been a weird week but ive got great stories haha.
Tim
Hey team! I am praying for your last days. I pray that they are as good as the first. God can continue to use you on to use you on this trip up until you get home!
I hope you are all taking care of Ken! Caleb is ready for his daddy to be home. And don't forget, please keep the drum to a moderate size!
Ken- I love you! God has been working in me this week. I can't wait to share experiences with you!
Hello Amber and SA Team!
What courageous ambassadors for Christ--eating tripe! Great to hear of all you're doing there--thanks for putting your feet to action for the Kingdom! God's blessings to you all!
Amber--your sister slept in YOUR bed! :o)
Love you,
cori
Hey Amber,
So glad to hear what you guys are doing. It truly is amazing and it shows that God is there. I expect to see pictures!! I miss you so much. Thanks for all you have done and all you have done for me...I really appreciate it!!
I love you,
Rebekah Varin <3
Hey guys! Sry that this is so late but you guys are doing an awesome job witnessing to those who truly need to hear of the hope and joy that Jesus Christ can bring in their life. Here is a verse that i have been trying to memorize and i think you might enjoy it
"Food is for the stomach and the stomach is for food, but God will do away with both of them. Yet the body is not for immortality, but for the Lord, and the Lord is for the body." 1 Corinthians 6:13
So you guys, in a sense, are giving God THE biggest smile EVER by going forth and doing what he has asked every christian. By telling the good word of our Father in heaven to those who have not heard it nor have anyway to know of it. I love you guys so much and pray for you everyday in hopes that you guys have strength and courage to really go and share your testimonies as nerve racking as it maybe and allow Jesus to touch the souls and hearts of those listening.
Much Love,
Kevin Cruz (Q9)
Krestina:
I am so proud of you. You have amazing opportunity to share the love of the Lord to Every one at SA. Every one at church is waiting for you to here your stories. God bless you and have a sfe trip comming back.
Hana
Zachary,
We are thinking about you and the entire Quest team. Praying for you buddy, Sure do miss you. Love Dad and Mom.
Hey Everyone!
The updates are amazing...it brings me to tears reading about all that God is doing. And you are a part of that! We're continuing to pray and are excited to hear every detail when you get back. Amber, we love you and are so excited to hear all about your trip. God has been preparing you for this for some time and we know he's using you in powerful ways.
See you saturday!
Love,
Luke & Karissa
Hi Jared-
Just a quick note to say Hi and hope your having a great time!
Love ya,
Aunt Ann, Uncle Rick and Alisha
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