Social issues...

Sorry that last post was nothing but a title, not sure how that happened, but here is the content meant to go with it...
Some of you may have seen South Africa in the news lately for the xenophobic attacks that are taking place. To begin let me just say our group is an pretty much minimal risk so we are in no danger. The country, however, is in a pretty bad spot. Basically, there are lots of countries around South Africa with awful conditions and crashing economies (namely Zimbabwe) and many of those people are now coming into South Africa and looking for work. Many of the poor South Africans have not taken well to this and lately some riots have broken out in townships and some of these foreigners have even been killed. Like I said, we are at no risk, but the country is very concerned about it. You can be praying that it will end soon and that these problems will be solved without any bloodshed.
Also, this week is a bit of a transition week for us, from campus ministry to community outreach. We are on campus Monday and Tuesday, having a "cultural experience" in s Zulu village Wed. and then working in a township on Thurs and Fri. On Thursday I'll be at an orphanage in the township where I go to church and on Friday I'll be at an old folks home in the same community. I'm excited about the change of pace, but also wanting to keep relationships on campus going.
Today I was able to have follow ups with all 3 guys who I've been meeting with since their conversion. I'll see all 3 again tomorrow as well. Please continue to pray that God will continue to be with them in the early days of their growth. Also, pray that they can all come on the retreat. One is for sure, but there other two are maybes.
Time is just flying be here. With the exception of catching a breif stomach bug last weekend that has been passing throught the team I've had no complants since I've been here. God is doing cool stuff and everyday presents new experiences, challenges and opportunities to see God at work. Hopefully I'll be able to post again some time mid-week. God bless and thank you for your prayers!