Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Finals over!!
Half the battle of this week (finals) is over as of just a little while ago. I'll be packing up today and heading home for two days before meeting the team on Friday. Please pray that all goes well getting things together and that I feel ready to go in every way when Friday arrives. It's crazy to think I'll be on campus at The University of KwaZulu-Natal in a week!
Friday, May 2, 2008
One week!
The latest from our project leader...
Please continue to pray.
Hey Guys,
ONE week until we meet in Atlanta! You all have done a great job of raising support and it has been encouraging to hear how the Lord has provided. PLEASE post to this group about how the Lord has provided for you! Also, feel free to post about any other prayer requests you have.
Here's a few prayer requests heading into the final week:
1) Rest - I know this is a busy week for some of you, but ask the Lord to give you half a day or so of rest - to connect with him, to relax, and be refreshed. Do something to take your mind off school and the project!
2) Connection with Students: We will go on campus in Durban Monday after we arrive. Pray the Lord will direct us to students who are open to the gospel and that we would be full of faith as we venture out. Col 4:2-6
3) Safety: Be praying the Lord will protect us from spiritual and physical attack in Durban. We for sure will encounter spiritual attack from Satan as he does not want the kingdom to be expanded. Pray for physical safety, that the Lord will protect us while we are in Durban. 1 Peter 5:8
4) Team Unity: Pray we will be unified together as a team, coming from different campuses and stages in life. Pray the Lord will empower us to love one another and serve each other well. Romans 15:5+6
5) Your staff team for project: Pray that the Lord will give us wisdom as we prepare to lead this summer. Colossians 1:9
OUR VISION:
'MOVEMENTS OF STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL EXPRESSING THE GOOD NEWS AND GOOD DEEDS OF THE GOSPEL TO THE CAMPUS, COMMUNITY, AND THE WORLD.'
OUR MISSION:
- Building relationships with spiritually interested students by sharing the good news of the gospel;
- Building bridges in the community by expressing the good deeds of the gospel;
- Partnering with CCC Durban by co-laboring with them to spread the fragrance of Christ in the city.
looking forward to co-laboring with you in Durban!
Please continue to pray.
Hey Guys,
ONE week until we meet in Atlanta! You all have done a great job of raising support and it has been encouraging to hear how the Lord has provided. PLEASE post to this group about how the Lord has provided for you! Also, feel free to post about any other prayer requests you have.
Here's a few prayer requests heading into the final week:
1) Rest - I know this is a busy week for some of you, but ask the Lord to give you half a day or so of rest - to connect with him, to relax, and be refreshed. Do something to take your mind off school and the project!
2) Connection with Students: We will go on campus in Durban Monday after we arrive. Pray the Lord will direct us to students who are open to the gospel and that we would be full of faith as we venture out. Col 4:2-6
3) Safety: Be praying the Lord will protect us from spiritual and physical attack in Durban. We for sure will encounter spiritual attack from Satan as he does not want the kingdom to be expanded. Pray for physical safety, that the Lord will protect us while we are in Durban. 1 Peter 5:8
4) Team Unity: Pray we will be unified together as a team, coming from different campuses and stages in life. Pray the Lord will empower us to love one another and serve each other well. Romans 15:5+6
5) Your staff team for project: Pray that the Lord will give us wisdom as we prepare to lead this summer. Colossians 1:9
OUR VISION:
'MOVEMENTS OF STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL EXPRESSING THE GOOD NEWS AND GOOD DEEDS OF THE GOSPEL TO THE CAMPUS, COMMUNITY, AND THE WORLD.'
OUR MISSION:
- Building relationships with spiritually interested students by sharing the good news of the gospel;
- Building bridges in the community by expressing the good deeds of the gospel;
- Partnering with CCC Durban by co-laboring with them to spread the fragrance of Christ in the city.
looking forward to co-laboring with you in Durban!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Getting very close
Since the beginning of this week it has hit me how soon I am Afirca-bound. Please pray for me as this is a stressful next two weeks: two papers, four exams, good-byes for some friends from school who will have moved on to new chapters in life by the time I return and getting myself ready to leave the country. The reality of being gone for six weeks has set it and its rather intimidating at times. I'm also growing very excited though. As it draws near praying for it becomes more and more exciting and I eagerly await what God will do.
Stay updated as I will be trying to post more info over the next few weeks as we prep. Again, I'm not sure yet how connected I'll be once we're there, but I hope it will be pretty good.
Stay updated as I will be trying to post more info over the next few weeks as we prep. Again, I'm not sure yet how connected I'll be once we're there, but I hope it will be pretty good.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Blog Status
I have been finding out that this blog may not work exactly as I had first hoped- I'm not sure how "connected" I'll be while I'm there and probably won't know for sure until I'm there. Stay posted until I leave for more frequent updates. Once we are there I should know within the first few days how often I will have internet acces. Thanks for your prayers!
Prayer Requests
This weeks prayer requests from our leader:
Prayer for this week:
1) Pray for the staff team in Durban that is helping prepare the way for us - that they will be Spirit-filled as they pave the way for our arrival. Pray for Gary Price in particular, who is the city director in Durban.
2) Pray for South African students who we will meet: that God will prepare their hearts to hear and respond to the gospel and begin walking with Christ.
3) Spiritual Battle: Pray now that the Lord will protect us from spiritual attack this summer - that we would be ready for what Satan may throw at us. Pray for our physical safety as well (South Africa has a lot of crime).
4) Support - God has provided tremendously already and many of you are very close to finishing. Ask the Lord to bring in those last few ministry partners to give toward the summer!
Only 17 days!!
Prayer for this week:
1) Pray for the staff team in Durban that is helping prepare the way for us - that they will be Spirit-filled as they pave the way for our arrival. Pray for Gary Price in particular, who is the city director in Durban.
2) Pray for South African students who we will meet: that God will prepare their hearts to hear and respond to the gospel and begin walking with Christ.
3) Spiritual Battle: Pray now that the Lord will protect us from spiritual attack this summer - that we would be ready for what Satan may throw at us. Pray for our physical safety as well (South Africa has a lot of crime).
4) Support - God has provided tremendously already and many of you are very close to finishing. Ask the Lord to bring in those last few ministry partners to give toward the summer!
Only 17 days!!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Meeting the team and where we are staying
Last night all the UGA students going on the trip, five guys and seven girls, had dinner together to get to know one another. It was great to meet those I didn't know and start to feel tiny steps toward a good team dynamic. Our leader, Michelle, is really great and I'm excited to see how the team clicks once we're there. Security will be a BIG issue, meaning that girls will always need to have guys with them when they go out, but that should help us all get to know each other.
Also, Michelle showed us pictures of where we are staying. You can check it out her: (looks nice)
http://www.concord-dbn.co.za/
Also, at the end of the trip we are going on a safari, which is AWESOME!!! Here is the website for that as well. Looks cool!
www.hluhluwe.co.za
Please keep praying- only 25 days until I go!
Also, Michelle showed us pictures of where we are staying. You can check it out her: (looks nice)
http://www.concord-dbn.co.za/
Also, at the end of the trip we are going on a safari, which is AWESOME!!! Here is the website for that as well. Looks cool!
www.hluhluwe.co.za
Please keep praying- only 25 days until I go!
Monday, April 14, 2008
Support goal reached!!
A huge praise: as of this last weekend I have reached my goal of raising $5000. It has been imcreidble to watch God's provision roll in and to see the incredible generosity of believers desiring to see the gospel advanced in South Africa. If you still have not sent money in, but desire to, please do- all money raised above the goals for our team will go towards programs that we will put on for the students. Many thanks to all who have invested in me and in the trip! Please continue to pray!
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