I don’t know where to start! To everyone I am sorry it’s been so long since a real post. Life since I’ve got to JBay has been busy! To back up a little we arrived last Tuesday and I had no luggage I was so disappointed, but faithfully prayed and knew God would provide. He did! On thursday it arrived just in time for us to leave for “the bush” on friday for the weekend. So we all piled into vans and drove a little over a hour away. It was defintely “the bush.” We were out in the middle of no where! We drove through and up into the mountains and finally arrived at our destination after rugged crazy roads ( that I thought our vans might just fall off of). There was little cabins to stay in, campfires to keep us warm, cook our food and a long drop for a bathroom. It was defintely out of my element and comfort zone. It was litterally freezing- 35degrees at night! I survived though:) We had team building, repelling down a cliff, and many other things. It was a good growing experience for me and it made me totally rely on God for everything. We got back sunday night and I went right to bed:)
Yesterday we found out what ministry we will be involved in for the next 3 months. We had all been praying about it all weekend and seeking God to see where He wants us. I was chosen to be in a ministry called Ithemba. It is about a ten minute walk from our house and it is a type of after school program/ daycare. The younger children that aren’t in school yet are there all day, but the older ones arrive at about one when they get out of school. I am going to be working with the littles ones ages 3-5. I am SO excited! Yesterday we just went in and learned about the program and observed. Our ministry team is eight people- immediately when we walked in, we were human juggle gyms. The kids climbed on us and came running giving us hugs. My heart was filled. We played with the kids for about 2 hours. The time fly by! The kids faces are like the face of Jesus to me. Jesus is asking me each time I hold a child, “will you serve me today?” At times my flesh wanted to cry out and say “these kids are dirty and smell.” But the love God has for me and these children shown through. How could I not love these children, when Christ has chosen to love me despite my sin and junk. I am so excited to see what God has planned. I know His plans are going to be amazing!
So today we go back to Ithemba and start offically with the classes and programs. Each day will look a little different in the morning. It will be some kind of discipleship program. Either small groups or a large group setting. Then in the afternoon it will be our ministry from 1-5.
So today we go back to Ithemba and start offically with the classes and programs. Each day will look a little different in the morning. It will be some kind of discipleship program. Either small groups or a large group setting. Then in the afternoon it will be our ministry from 1-5.
Thank you all for your prayers! I cannot tell you how blessed I feel to know that I am daily lifted up before the King of Kings in your prayers. You are all in my thoughts and prayers throughout the day as well. May God Bless you as you have been a blessing to me.
Serving The King,
