After a wonderful month with my family and friends in America, I am back in SA and looking ahead to all that the year holds. First of all, I just want to update you guys on all that happened while I was in the States. It was a wonderful and very busy visit!
While in the States, we received some very exciting information---our non-profit/tax exempt status was approved!!! I am so thankful to everyone who has prayed for this--it was such a relief to get that piece of paper so that we can begin the process on this side of the ocean. Please pray as we begin the process of gaining that same status in SA.
I am so thankful for the opportunity I had to share the vision of The Hidden Place with various churches while I was home. It was so great to speak at my home church, as well as Mars Hill and others who play such a huge role in supporting this ministry. God also opened up some doors so that I could share at new places--it is such a joy to have new people jump on board every time I am home.
We also held a fund-raiser at Pizza Inn--thanks to everyone who braved the cold to come out and support! It is such a blessing to have so many people who believe in this ministry--you are all a huge part of making The Hidden Place a reality.
Now we are right at 2 months away from the first camp of 2014 and as of now we have 9 volunteers coming from America to work at camp--I am so thrilled! Please pray for each of them as they prepare to come here and share the love of Christ with these children.
As far as things on this side go, Promise will once again be doing the talks at camp and our theme will be "the armor of God." Please be in prayer as we meet with two new pastors this weekend who are excited to join The Hidden Place team. Forms will be going out soon--for both children and young adult volunteers--please pray that God leads us to the individuals who He desires be a part of this camp.
Please also be praying for God's provision in land. We are very excited about the prospect of building our own office and resource center, but land is proving to be difficult to find.
I really believe that God has great things in store for this year. I am constantly amazed that He chose me to be a part of this ministry. I am so unworthy, but I am so thankful that in my weakness His strength is made known. Thank you for your support---this could not be possible without you.
While in the States, we received some very exciting information---our non-profit/tax exempt status was approved!!! I am so thankful to everyone who has prayed for this--it was such a relief to get that piece of paper so that we can begin the process on this side of the ocean. Please pray as we begin the process of gaining that same status in SA.
I am so thankful for the opportunity I had to share the vision of The Hidden Place with various churches while I was home. It was so great to speak at my home church, as well as Mars Hill and others who play such a huge role in supporting this ministry. God also opened up some doors so that I could share at new places--it is such a joy to have new people jump on board every time I am home.
We also held a fund-raiser at Pizza Inn--thanks to everyone who braved the cold to come out and support! It is such a blessing to have so many people who believe in this ministry--you are all a huge part of making The Hidden Place a reality.
Now we are right at 2 months away from the first camp of 2014 and as of now we have 9 volunteers coming from America to work at camp--I am so thrilled! Please pray for each of them as they prepare to come here and share the love of Christ with these children.
As far as things on this side go, Promise will once again be doing the talks at camp and our theme will be "the armor of God." Please be in prayer as we meet with two new pastors this weekend who are excited to join The Hidden Place team. Forms will be going out soon--for both children and young adult volunteers--please pray that God leads us to the individuals who He desires be a part of this camp.
Please also be praying for God's provision in land. We are very excited about the prospect of building our own office and resource center, but land is proving to be difficult to find.
I really believe that God has great things in store for this year. I am constantly amazed that He chose me to be a part of this ministry. I am so unworthy, but I am so thankful that in my weakness His strength is made known. Thank you for your support---this could not be possible without you.
