Hey everyone :)
It's been a while...sorry for that. Things have just been crazy on this side of the world. Thank you for your continued love, support, prayers, and encouragement. They are truly priceless.
So many prayers have been answered in the past few weeks, and you play a huge part in that. Thank you. Here are just a few---
1. The crate is officially on a boat--in the Atlantic Ocean--on it's way here! Yay! I can't begin to tell you the craziness we went through (and when I say we, I mainly mean my parents--give them a hug when you see them--they deserve it!) but it will all be worth it when it arrives on this side! Please pray for its safe and timely arrival. Thanks to everyone who played a part in filling it up!
2.A church in Alexandra (the township I volunteer in and where the kids attending The Hidden Place in September live) has committed to partner with us! This is a huge answer to prayer--my desire was always bigger than bringing kids away to camp for a week. Through this partnership, we will be able to follow up with the kids and their families and hopefully begin a discipleship program! PLUS the pastor has committed to recruiting the kids for each camp--another HUGE answer to prayer. He is involved in community development and will be able to reach kids that I would not have access to otherwise. Please continue to pray for Pastor Charles as he heads up recruitment
3. I am finally having some direction as far as the theme for September goes--I'm not quite ready to tell everyone--but I am thankful that God is giving some direction.
I have been back in SA for 2 months--time flies. During that time I have had the opportunity to share the vision for The Hidden Place with countless people--God truly is doing great things! Please continue to pray. for a few things. 1. for our non profit paperwork to come through 2. for a camp nurse to be organized 3. for transport for the kids to be organized (it's been quite frustrating) 4. for the theme to be finalized 5. and for general logistical issue and spiritual guidance.
And otherwise I am doing well--God has brought some amazing new people into my life in the past couple of months. He has given me people who are helping develop the vision for The Hidden Place--and who are also encouraging me in my personal walk with Him.
I am tutoring primary school kids in Alex a few days a week--and I am loving it! They are just precious--please pray for them as they face many difficulties in their lives. I am also helping out at the coffee shop at my church here as a way to offset expenses which has been a great blessing.
I am truly looking forward to the coming months--there is SO much to be done, but God is guiding each step of the way. I am learning patience and trust as He usually only gives me one step at a time--but I am learning that is all I need. Thank you for your prayers---keep them coming please :)
