Wednesday, June 4, 2008
We are well!!
This is a suprise post - Jumbo and I came to town to get supplies and he graciously stopped by the office. We did make the hospital visit yesterday. That was difficult but a really awesome opportunity to share the love of Jesus with some hurting souls. The supplies you all gave to us will be distributed tomorrow. We are so excited to give these children socks, shoes, underwear, hats and some clothes! Thank you all so much for your prayers and support! Please pray specifically for Kriek and Jumbo as well as for their staff and associates. They are in the trenches and, trust me, their work is really, really tough. Please pray for our team to keep it together tomorrow - this will be the last day to spend with the children. That will be difficult. But we have Friday to look forward to - Cassie and Allison will be Baptised!!! Praise God and we will speak again soon! We love all of you!
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What a treat it was to check the website and find this post!!! I can only imagine how difficult yesterday was, and yet how great it must have been for you to share Jesus with them. He knew what it was to hunger and thirst, to face the suffering of physical discomfort, the loneliness of being forsaken by His friends, and even the agony of facing death alone. We often ask "why" and I don't know of all of the answers. I do know that He broke the power of death and rose from the grave that He might live in our hearts. These people's suffering may be so that they will experience the sustaining presence of God that they would otherwise have never known. And all because people like you all have left your comfort zone and obeyed the call. I will specifically pray for your strength tomorrow as you spend your last day at the carepoint. But know that as you have to say goodbye, Jesus will NEVER leave them. I will also pray for Kriek, Jumbo, and their staff. And...how awesome it is for Cassie and Allison to be baptized over there where they have probably felt closer to Jesus than ever before! I love all of you so much and know that this mission has had a major impact on my life as well! I am so looking forward to seeing all of your sweet faces on Monday!
Loving you and praying for you,
Ashley
"Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord." Jeremiah 17:7
Team- The last day with the kids tomorrow will be an awfully difficult day. I am praying for strength and peace for you all throughout tomorrow. The difference you have made while there will have lasting effects.I know that while you are leaving, the relationship with Kreik and Jumbo is only beginning. The work they do is vital, and the support we give them will also be vital. You have touched lives in the name of Jesus Christ! It has been a blessing to be able to keep in touch with ya'll while you've been gone. I am amazed at your strength!We are so proud of you. I can't imagine how difficult the hospital visit must have been. Take care of yourselves and each other. We love you and are anxiously awaiting your arrival back home.
Love you all-
Steph
We serve an AWESOME GOD !
While you all are sharing God's Word with people,I have asked God to bless you and give you a fresh anointing of His POWER and fill your cup until it overflow with love. God's word is true, you are making a difference in the lives that you touch daily. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.
John 14:6 says> Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth and the life. I am so thankful for what you all are doing, and I praise God for His mighty works.I am praying for all of you, and remember " NO ACT OF LOVE IS EVER WASTED."
BELIEVING IN GOD AND HIS PROMISES.
Rosia Dowdell
"So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it." Isaiah 55:11
You have answered God's call to go into all the world and share His good news and have spent this week sharing the love of Christ. Rest in the fact that God will accomplish His perfect plan with your efforts! I know that leaving those precious children will be difficult! Know that you have done well, much more than most do in their entire lifetime! We continue to persevere in prayer for you! Love to all! Amy
Hi Team, I am really proud of each and every one of you. I hope that you have found comfort in our prayers and support. What you have done and will do is an amazing thing. Only throuh our Lors and savior Jesus Christ was this possible. I know that "HE" HAS TOUCHED MANY CHILDREN'S LIVES through your kind hearts. We love ya'll. A very special thank you goes out to Kriek and jumbo as they continue the journey. I will be praying for them as well as continue praying for ya'll. Tommorrow will be a big challenge for ya'll we wil be praying for comfort and strength. Peace will come when you let the "Sonshine".
God Bless,
Ken
I know that this has been an amazing journey that you will all NEVER forget. Even though it will be difficult to leave the children, just know that although you are leaving them...GOD is always with them. I know that you have touched their lives in ways that we can never know...as well as they have left a permanant place and mark on each and everyone of your hearts as well. I am thinking of you daily. Keep your strength.
Allison... I need you back....There has been a bad "flock of PUFFER FISH" in the area and I need you help containing them...Bring a net!!!!!:)
We miss you !
Michelle
Julie - All is well here! The kids & Del are doing great! Aaron & Rachel came w/ Mimi & Papa to Family Night at VBS at our church last night (Wed.). Great to spend time w/ them. We all miss you, but are thrilled about what you're experiencing and accomplishing for our Lord! We pray often and can feel the power of the Lord and know that He's protecting you and the team and, more importantly, changing hearts for Him. There will be lots of tears as you have to say good bye to the precious children. I vividly recall my mission trip last summer - we all cried so hard and I felt like my heart was being ripped from my chest w/ the children's tears as we clung to them until we had to get on the bus and leave! However, the peace and joy in knowing these children had been so loved on and their physical & spiritual needs had been met was comforting. Also, feeling the Lord's assurance and knowing His promises, keeps the joy in my heart. You all are serving the Lord in a powerful way by loving and ministering to the Swazi children. No doubt, your good bye tears will be filled with peace and joy too!
All our love,
Kelly, Mike & Melissa
I can't even begin to imagine how difficult it was for each of you to say your farewells to the children. Know that your time with the children made a difference in their lives. The love and attention that you freely gave to these children will be cherished daily by them. Likewise, each of you will now have a special place in your hearts for all of the children. Each of you will return home as a "changed" person. I look forward to hearing your stories and sharing with you about your journey. Be safe and I look forward to your return home.
Love and miss you!
Kim
O give thanks unto the Lord for HE is good, and He is worthy to be praised.Remember that God's power and strength never diminishes, and He is never too busy or too tired to help His children, and He is always there for YOU. You can count on God for added strength, just remind yourself that you can do all things to Christ who strengthen you.> PHILLIPIANS 4:13
As you journey back home, remember that you have given JOY and Hope to a lot of people and their life will be forever changed for the best because of GOD SENT PEOPLE LIKE YOU ALL.
HAVE A WONDERFUL EVENING AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS !
BELIEVING IN GOD AND HIS PROMISE.
Rosia Dowdell
Hey Julie! I am so proud of what you are doing for the our Lord and those children! You will be blessed in a major way! The kids are all fine! Rebekah can see just fine - the eye appt. went great! We will continue to pray for you and the team and the children that will be left behind but not forgotten! Have a safe trip back and we can't wait to here what you all accomplished! We Love You! DeeDee, Howard, Clay and William
As you are growing close to the end of your African journey, I pray peace over you... peace that is only obtainable through trusting completely in the Lord. He is the Peace that passath all understanding! Proclaim it! I am sure that you ALL have experienced an emotional overload the last few days... As you said goodbye to those precious children, Jesus was standing right there with them. HE WILL NEVER LEAVE THEM. You have ALL been a vessel used by the Lord to provide "physical" Godly touch to these little ones. When you washed the feet of these little ones, you made an impact on their lives! Thanks for your commitment to share your heart...share your Jesus with these people. Cassie and Allison, I can't wait to hear about your baptism experience. I can only imagine the feeling when you rose out of the water... I pray safe travels for your remaining journey through Africa and then all the way back to ALABAMA (and FLORIDA). GO TEAM! We will not be at the church upon your return; however, you will be in our thoughts... See you soon!
Dawn Hooper
Hey guys! I hope you're doing well!
Love Chris
Mia, we love you!!!!
Jason ,Skyelar and Melody
Dad I am very proud of you! And Alexis! And the team!
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