Last post from Durban

In 24 hours I'll be headed out of Durban for the weekend retreat and won't be coming back (at least not anytime soon). Today mostly consists of last minute souveneir shopping, packing and closing things down. I'll be back on campus for a few hours to say a few good byes and that will be all she wrote. Yesterday was our last day working in the townships and leaving those people was actually much harder than I expected. It's amazing how quickly you can latch on to people, especially fellow believers. Most of the kids didn't understand we were leaving, but there were some tears from some of the mothers in the township. Leaving for the last time it was a great feeling to think back and see visible evidence of the good deeds of the gospel within that community. And we were ever blessed to see those good deeds create opportunities for the good words of the gospel as one lady who we helped received Christ as her savior at church last weekend. To send us of the people of the small church we worked with held a traditional Zulu "feast" for us last night. It was fun even though the food left a lot to be desired. The highlights were cow intestines and chicken feet. I tried both and fully intend to never try either again as long as I live. Some of the food is ok, but I'm growing to appreciate American food more everyday that we're here (I have a list of things to eat within my first few days back). In all I'm very thankful for the chance to work in the townships, it was hard at times, both physically and emotionally, but it was good.
The retreat begins tomorrow you can really be praying that God will use this weekend to work in the hearts of students here so that a they can take what we've started and carry it on. There will be a number of new believers there as well, which is exciting to see their desire for growth. After that we're on the the game park for our debrief and safari. I may have some computer access Sunday or Monday, but I'm not sure. If not, I'll put a long trip summary up here once I'm home. So if you don't hear from me again here soon, I'll be home in a week- see you then!