We're leaving on a Jet Plane

Over the course of this month I have seen this team do some amazing things. I have seen them walk into scary (but safe) situations with confidence. I have seen them laugh with the homeless and cry with the dying. There have been moments of tension and many moments of joy being with one another. The team has been challenged to love more deeply and to worship more faithfully. There have been times where the faith of Christians who have nothing showed them what it means to have everything.

The greatest joy that I have had on this trip is seeing this team give glory to God for what they have done. I have seen personal spiritual growth in the students. I have seen growth of wisdom. I have seen young people come together because they are united in a singular purpose. Be joyful in your young people because God has worked and is working through them and what they are doing is for the glory of God!!

What we did these last few days.

Friday- The team began its last day doing ministry in George. In the morning we spent time in the hospital praying and talking with people. In the afternoon the team went to Kids Stop for the last time. In the evening we went to the old age home and watched an extremely educational film called “Miss Congeniality,” starring Sandra Bullock (we laughed and cried, it was a moving film).

Debrief

Saturday- On Saturday we left for our team debrief. We went to a national park about 15 minutes away. It was a beautiful and relaxing setting. That day we went canoeing and spent some time at a waterfall. Did a little cliff jumping after we made sure the water was deep enough (Safety first!!). That night we had Braai and grilled up some lamb and chicken legs, and spent the night playing games and enjoying each others company.

Sunday- We woke up and had a great breakfast of eggs, bacon, sautéed mushrooms with tomatoes and toast (amazing). After which we had a worship service and spent some time debriefing the trip. In the afternoon we went to the beach, made a sand castle and properly buried a penguin (I know sad).

Monday- Was just another great relaxing day. We reach the summit of a mountain. Got to ride a camel and enjoyed an ostrich steak. After eating the ostrich most of the team took turns riding a live one, which was class!!

What we need now.

Now we find ourselves leaving after a great time in South Africa. Thank you for your prayers and support. Please pray for us as we spend the next two days flying and travelling back home. Also pray for Matt as he is staying on in Joburgh for an internship.



God is Great and to Him be the Glory!!



Dan