As you know, I am part of the World Race. The World Race is a journey to 11 different countries in 11 months. What we do is go along side different churches, ministries, or people with a Kingdom vision and serve by them in any way we can. We have done all kinds of ministries include but is not limited to: children’s ministry, orphan care, preaching, evangelism, construction, yard work, outreach events, and teaching English.
This month looks a lot different because my team was lined up with the role of Unsung Heroes. UH is where our team reaches out and finds new hosts/ existing ministries that would like to partner with World Race in the future and host teams. This past month, we have traveled to three different towns and met with numerous churches, missionaries, and pastors to become potential partners. The Lord has given us so much provision throughout each day.
I would like to share all the ways He has been evident in our life this month. And these are just bullet points of some of the daily celebrations.
Day 1. We were bless by Lisbee and Olaf with lodging/food at our budget for the first week! (Our budget was $10 combined/per day/per person).
We were worshipping on the beach at 9:30 am and some guys approached us to share that they have a youth group meeting tonight and want us to speak on Identity.
God connected us with a missionary couple from America.
We went to the service and gave our testimonies that encouraged the youth in their Identity in Christ.
We got a free ride home.
Day 2. We started the day in listening prayer where 4 of us got “woman at the store” and “new jeans”. At the mall, Nicole was drawn to the store where we met Meggy who worked there. We were able to share what we were doing and invited her to church. She also directed us to speak with Natalie who is the mall manager. Started our Acts bible study.
Day 3. Attended services at: Swakopmund Baptist Church, His Family Church, Shofar Church, CRC, and Emmanuel Church- All are Potential Contacts!!
Mark and Kim invited us to their home for dinner this week.
Two ladies from Emmanuel Church may be able to provide us housing next week and Lizbe also offered to Kim extending our stay.
Day 4. Natalie (mall manager) was encouraged and touched by Ali and Nicole visiting with her and serving as a woman of peace making connections for us. So many meetings are falling into place. My dream was fulfilled by going to the movies as a team and getting popcorn!
Day 5. FREE LODGING in Walvis Bay!
We had GREAT meeting that resulted in 2 for sure contacts (Shofar and the Baptist Church).
Day 6. Transportation to Wallis Bay for way cheaper than usual cost.
We could leave our big packs in Swakopmund at Indulge Guesthouse.
Day 7. Indulge Guesthouse is letting Allie and Maria stay while Maria heals.
Morgan and Molly got to take a free ballet class.
The pastor’s meeting introduced us to 12 new contacts.
The Pastors prayed over us and generously provided our breakfast.
Day 8. Shuttle was half of the expected price. We arrived safely in Wallis Bay at the Lagoon Chalets (free lodging provided by Church).
The Baptist Church included us in their youth meeting- we were able to share our testimonies and our story.
Marines provided dog therapy!
Jerk and Janka took us to a dune and salt pans.
We met Frans, the youth pastor from Windhoek who will find us free housing there next week.
Day 9. Free ride to Wallis Bay with the Romanian couple (Allie and Maria).
Amazing opportunity for kids ministry with Jeff (Brazilian missionary)
Gifted the opportunity to go to Dune 7 with Jork for sunset.
Day 10. Two great church services- Walvis Bay Community Church and Walvis Bay Baptist Church.
Team all met at Spar (grocery store) so we didn’t buy double food and got a free ride home.
Nicole blessed with running for 3 days in a row.
Amazing bible study of Acts and discussion.
Blessed by a great healthy dinner at home.
Day 11. Maria was healed after we prayed specifically for that the night before. Meeting with Baptist Church to confirm that they want to be contact.
Meeting with Tobi Nel at Community Church – heard incredible story of the transformation of the church building and he drove to visit the school and elderly home that are ministry opportunities for future teams. Tobi confirmed he wants to be a contact.
Tobi arranged for us to ride jeeps through the dunes.
Jork joined us for dinner- he treated us to free ice cream, introduced us to a new board game, and taught us how to Salsa dance.
Marinus provided a list of Windhoek contacts.
Day 12. QUAD BIKING FOR FREE by Tobi. God told Allie to rescue Allie and Nicole when they were stuck. We were given candy bars by Tobi.
We were able to stay in the Chalets way past checkout time.
Jeff is a contact!
Jeff gave us a ride back to Swakopmund for free.
Jeff took us to Sunshine Center to minister to the children and young adults.
Jeff also treated us to juice, coffee, rusks, and other snacks.
Rabi had dinner waiting for us when we arrived back at Indulge Guesthouse.
We had such a fun night together watching the Bachelor through good wifi.
(Best Valentine’s Day Ever!)
Day 13. We submitted contacts!!
Allie and Ali got their hair done FOR FREE! ($300-400)
Great night watching Bachelor again.
Day 14. Restful off day- we hung out at Mug&Bean/Mall.
Day 15. Safe travels form Swakopmund to Windhoek.
Sweet goodbye to Olaf, and he generously drove us to the bus stop.
Maria’s dream was fulfilled- night out as a team with free rides from American guys we met.
Day 16. Fun day at the Grove Mall with WIFI!
Ran into Jaco form Shofar Church in Swakopmund.
Reunited with Team Jubilee.
Morgan was gifted a necklace form Harry, our hostel roommate.
Day 17. We made it safely and on time to Eastside Baptist Church with our packs.
Welcomed by Kirin who made us coffee and tea.
Met lots of wonderful people at the service, including a potential housing lead for later this week.
Gifted a beautiful 3 bedroom condo courtesy of Allstate and Atien.
Atien gave us a ride to the grocery store.
Joy-filled meeting with Emily McIver at Emmanuel Church, and we were able to catch a ride with her so that we did not have to walk.
Reunited with Team Hallelujah/ Camp Chill.
Morgan, Ali, and Molly caught Allette and Atien just in time to get a ride to the Baptist Church.
Nicole, Maria, and Allie got a free ride to CRC from Henna at Emmanuel Church.
GREAT services.
Met Conrad at Eastside Baptist.
Day 18. Productivity! So many potential hosts contacted, blog progress, and TEAM COFFEE!
Day 19. New Contact: Juergen! Treated us to drinks.
Meetings and connections with new contacts are being set up.
TACOS!
Day 20. FRENCH TOAST.
Savannah and Emily Holland joined us safely.
Ali had Skype interview with internship and got the position at Missions Center for Houston!!
Youth meeting went great and we all gave our testimonies and got to give them all encouragement!
Met with Hendrick who is a potential contact.
The Lord brought Mike to the meeting and he became a contact!
Day 21. Nicole and Savannah got Emily safely to airport back to US.
Moved into new housing for free.
Coffee and city tour with Conrad!
Great team time- gave each team member one word description.
Sang worship songs with Atian and other guy form church!
Day 22. Meeting with Christian radio station of Namibia- Contact!
Meeting with Marais.
Youth meeting with Reformed Baptist and met Buddy! – CONTACT!
Maria and Morgan had a great rest day off! (They got huge pieces of cake!)
Day 23. Nicole and Molly got great off day- Nicole got her hair cut! They were able to squeeze me in!
We also got FREE COFFEE!
Submitted the rest of the contacts on the wifi.
Morgan and Maria had a great time playing games!
JENNA IS COMING BACK TO US!!
Day 24. Buddy took us to Katatura and treated us to the best meet we have ever tasted! (And we all ate the Caterpillars)
Church service at CFC!-Contact!
Got all our packs to Emmanuel and met up with the squad.
Amazing evening service- Emmanuel church took up an offering for our squad that we get to give to the people who are not fully funded yet!
Frans and Justin came by to say bye and prayed over us one last time.
Our prayer and goal was to submit at 10 contacts or AIM. The Lord led us to so many people and we ended up submitting 13 contacts in all! 13 new churches, missionaries, ministries that are hopeful to become WorldRace hosts in the future! As you can tell, the Lord is sovereign and is taking very good care of us. This is what “walking in the will of God” looks like. My word for the month was PRAISE. Praise in the hard times and all the good times.
THANKS JESUS FOR SUCH A FRUITFUL AND BLESSED MONTH!
