Bambalela means "hold on" in Zulu... Sunday we sang about holding onto Jesus. Today, we're going to try to hold onto Jesus and internet access (at least for enough time to give a decent update)!
Saturday's time in the shelters and streets of downtown Durban were quite the experience as we had the opportunity to visit "The Nest", a local homeless shelter, to pray and talk to many people and connect them to local ministries.
Sunday: we worshipped with a congregation that is new to Quest at the Upper Room Lighthouse Ministries, an Indian and Zulu church. After church, we caught up with Roger and Meg Hesch-- IMB missionaries and long time Quest friends. We learned about some of the things that are happening in local churches here in South Africa. That was followed by an Indian braai (BBQ) with the Pillays (as in Shaun and Deshni Pillay-- they send their love, Shaun and Desh!) at Simone and Carl's home (they went to camp a couple of years ago).
Monday: we got to be in awe of God as Creator as we visited Tala Game Park and hung out with zebras, hippos, and giraffes! The clouds finally cleared up (for the most part) for our time at Tala followed by being tossed by the waves of the Indian Ocean, souvenir shopping, and finally an Indian dinner at Danny and Lally Pillay's home.
Today: we head out to Southcoast to work with primary school children and whatever else the local church has for us! We are continually challenged by our study of Philippians, specifically chapter 3, verse 17: "Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us". We have looked at those we have imitated and have been challenged to consider whether our faith is worthy of imitating too.
Thanks for following our journey with us! Until next time-- hamba kahle!
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GIRRAFES!! <3 hahahaa. Hope everyone over there is doing well. I pray for them everyday. Being over there was a great experience for me and I know it will be for all of you. Take that home! Never forget what God is showing/teaching you over there. Apply it to everyday. Let God use you the way he is using you over there, at home. Keep praying!
Zebras, Hippos, Giraffes and Jesus! It's awesome to hear of the lives you all are touching. God is teaching you all so much and using you in ways that you can't even imagine. Thank you for being willing vessels and know that prayers are being raised up for all of you as you do Gods work. We love and miss you all!
"Love the LORD your God, walk in all his ways,
obey his commands, hold fast to him, and
serve Him with all your heart & all your soul."
Joshua 22:5
P.S. Hi Cody!
Hey guys! Hope you are all doing well and adjusting to the time zone, food, and weather. I've been praying for you and have enjoyed reading your posts so far. It's a much better study break than Facebook so keep em comin :P
"Sing to the LORD, all the earth;
proclaim his salvation day after day.
Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous deeds among all peoples"
2 Chronicles 16:23-24
PS. Hey Mar, if you could possibly snag a baby lion to bring back to me, I promise I'll pay you back when I see you :P Love you.
Wow! What amazing things the Lord is allowing you to be a part of. We're jealous! Praying for you ALL everyday ~ that your hearts would be drawn more and more to your Savior, and that He would work mightily through your ministry there.
Love,
Mel & Robert Krumrey
P.S. Is Simone our Crosswalk friend who ordered "kwasadillas" while she was in America? :-)
How exciting to read about your trip and all the opportunities God is giving you. Praying that He will continue to use you and work in and through you. Isaac, I'm praying that you are stepping out of your comfort zone! Ana
A shout out to Jessica too!!!!! I can't wait to hear about you experience in SA! Love, tia Ana
Thanks for the wonderful updates! They reveal the great ways God is using you to reach people. Be inspired by looking on His creation. Hope we get to see pictures of the people and animals you encountered! Can't wait to hear how God has worked in your hearts as you share stories of your mission. Praying for continued strength, wisdom and peace for everyone. Hi Mar and Ken! Blessings, Katie B, FBCM
HEY GUYS!!
I'm so excited to hear about all that you have already been doing! How amazing it is that you are able to serve God in this way. I've been praying that God would be just pouring into each of you individually so much so that it just naturally overflows to all who you encounter!
Hi Mar!! Hope this trip has just been amazing for you and that God is just teaching you so much! Maybe you even got to do some signing? haha.
Kelly- I am so excited to hear about all that God is using you for. Praying that you are bold in Him and that God is just growing you more and more each day! Can't wait to talk to you when you come back!
KEN! I'm sure you have been having a great time seeing your "second family" (aka the Pillays) and just loving being back in the ZA... hope you're not getting any ideas about going back for a long period of time though... haha :) miss you and am excited to hear all about it when you get back!
I'm also praying for focus for Ken, Ita, and Renee so that you guys are able to pursue Jesus wholeheartedly with the group!
Praying for a safe return home!
-Taylor
P.S. I'm so jealous that you got to see Simone again! How awesome!!
Hi Renee
We are praying for you and your team. A lot of people wrote for you in DR page. Hope everyone over there is doing fine. God bless you and be with you. Have a safe trip comming back.
Hana
Mmmm I LOVE Indian food! And that is so cool that you all got to hang out and visit all these different churches! Can't wait to hear more stories and more details when you come back!
Hey Renren!
Praying for your team and the whole trip. How is ZA? I am sure you'll have some amazing stories about the culture and the people. What was it like hanging out with zebras, hippos, and giraffes? Miss ya!
Hey Itamar,
I'm having serious Ita withdrawals...come home soon.
Until then, we're praying for you. We're praying that you would hear from the Lord on a deep intimate level. He loves you Ita. He loves you like woah. And what a privilege you have to show South Africa how this crazy love transforms one's life & soul for all of eternity. Finish strong!
Love,
Katy (tu hermanita gringa)
Sounds like everyone is having an amazing experience! Give thanks to the Lord for the opportunity to have touched so many lives as I know they have touched yours. Praying for your safe journey home. Looking forward to Saturday to hear all the stories. Love you Kelly!
I love you isaac! I am praying for you so much! Come home soon. I miss you!!
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