Still Going…
I just want to start by thanking all of you for being a part of thisministry over the past 11 months. You’re support, prayers and words of
encouragement were greatly appreciated and such a blessing to me and those I worked
with. I
can honestly witness to the fact that your prayers especially have made a huge difference in the lives of many
people we have had the privilege of meeting throughout
the past year. The men, women, and children that have touched my heart
will continue to be in my heart and prayers throughout the
years, and the lessons I have learned from them have made a lasting impact on
my life. So again, thank you for
following along on this journey and in this ministry!
goodbyes to the other 31 amazing world racers, my traveling and ministry work
will continue for the next two months. As most of you already know, I was
home for two short weeks and I am now in Johannesburg,
South Africa
visiting with an amazing friend! At first my trip down here was just a
vacation, but now it is turning into an open door to continue ministry in both Swaziland and Mozambique!
Swaziland
has been plaguing me so much that I’m starting to pray through how to get more
involved with the ministry that is already taking place in Nsoko. I’m
still just in the process of praying about it right now, but I’m hoping that
doors open for ways to help the AIDS orphans in this country.
The other reason I’m heading back to Swaziland is to see Dudu,
Snethemba, Elizar, and Kiwi. As you probably remember, Dudu is a young
lady who is dying of AIDS. When we left her she was quickly fading, but
through the answer of so many prayers she is still alive today! I’m not sure on her condition but I’m hoping to make
it back in time to see her beautiful face and her sweet baby boy Snethemba
again!
For more on their stories click on this link! Dudu and Snethemba
Elizar and Kiwi are two young orphans that we met at two different care
points. Unfortunately, both of these children were being severely abused
at their homesteads. Without parents
to look after them, they quickly became a burden to their caretakers and also a
helpless target. Thankfully, we were able to begin the long process of pressing charges and removing these
children from their homes. Remember, it is illegal to take an orphan off
the family’s property so the only way to get them into orphanages is if you can
prove they are being abused at home. Unfortunately, this is not as easy
as it seems and often there is not enough money to see these cases
through. We do have the funding now for these two, but their are still many more to fight for. So, please be praying that the right decisions are made on
behalf of these two orphans and that we will be able to place them in a safe
place.
Mozambique
For the remainder of my time down in the southern part
of Africa, Ferdi and I will be helping to lead two different teams up into the
northern part of Mozambique.
The first two weeks we will be helping and serving a South African team and the
last two weeks we will be working with a team from Michigan. Sadly, I will not be near
the same village I was in on my first trip to Mozambique but I am excited to work
with HIM Ministries again.
you all up dated on Swaziland
and Mozambique!
