Hi everyone :)
I just wanted to take a moment to give you a little update on some exciting things that are in store for the Hidden Place, and also to share a little of what our Lord has been doing in my life.
First of all--thank you again for ALL your support, especially during the week of camp. The prayers that were being lifted up around the world were definitely felt--so thank you for playing such a big role in the first Hidden Place camp.
We are already looking forward to next year and have a few exciting things to share with you guys--
First of all--the first camp for next year will be from the 31 of March to the 4 of April. Volunteer spots are filling up fast so if you are interested please contact us at thehiddenplacesa@gmail.com for more information
Secondly--we are in the process of having a few more churches in Alex sign on to partner with us. If this happens we will be able to reach more areas of Alex and have a greater support structure in place to minister to the kids and their families after camp.
Third--we are looking for land in Alex to build an office/resource center so that the Hidden Place has a base in the community from which to work. Please join us in praying that land becomes available and that we are able to secure it.
Finally--in 2014 we will be beginning small group bible studies around the community with kids who have attended our camps. Please pray that God will provide leaders who will join in helping lead small groups and that the material that they will go through will be what they need to hear.
In personal news, God has begun to open up doors that I'm very excited about. The place in Alex that I am currently tutoring at 2 days a week as offered me a full time volunteer position :) Basically I will be working Mon-Thurs from 1-5 tutoring primary school children and creating individual plans for them to work through during the year. By taking this position, I will be able to work with children (many of whom attended our camp in September--all of whom live at the local orphanage or live in child headed households) on a daily basis--focusing on building their education as well as speaking into their spiritual lives. I will also be able to live closer to the community from which the kids we minister to come from which will play a huge role in relationships in the community.
Also--I will be starting Zulu course at the local university in January! I am beyond excited---I've been waiting for the day when I was able to start learning a local language and the day has finally come!
I'm so thankful that God is opening doors which allow me to be closer to the community in which He has called me to serve :)
PLUS--I will be home one week from today!! So I'm looking forward to seeing many of you and catching up :)
--Courtney
I just wanted to take a moment to give you a little update on some exciting things that are in store for the Hidden Place, and also to share a little of what our Lord has been doing in my life.
First of all--thank you again for ALL your support, especially during the week of camp. The prayers that were being lifted up around the world were definitely felt--so thank you for playing such a big role in the first Hidden Place camp.
We are already looking forward to next year and have a few exciting things to share with you guys--
First of all--the first camp for next year will be from the 31 of March to the 4 of April. Volunteer spots are filling up fast so if you are interested please contact us at thehiddenplacesa@gmail.com for more information
Secondly--we are in the process of having a few more churches in Alex sign on to partner with us. If this happens we will be able to reach more areas of Alex and have a greater support structure in place to minister to the kids and their families after camp.
Third--we are looking for land in Alex to build an office/resource center so that the Hidden Place has a base in the community from which to work. Please join us in praying that land becomes available and that we are able to secure it.
Finally--in 2014 we will be beginning small group bible studies around the community with kids who have attended our camps. Please pray that God will provide leaders who will join in helping lead small groups and that the material that they will go through will be what they need to hear.
In personal news, God has begun to open up doors that I'm very excited about. The place in Alex that I am currently tutoring at 2 days a week as offered me a full time volunteer position :) Basically I will be working Mon-Thurs from 1-5 tutoring primary school children and creating individual plans for them to work through during the year. By taking this position, I will be able to work with children (many of whom attended our camp in September--all of whom live at the local orphanage or live in child headed households) on a daily basis--focusing on building their education as well as speaking into their spiritual lives. I will also be able to live closer to the community from which the kids we minister to come from which will play a huge role in relationships in the community.
Also--I will be starting Zulu course at the local university in January! I am beyond excited---I've been waiting for the day when I was able to start learning a local language and the day has finally come!
I'm so thankful that God is opening doors which allow me to be closer to the community in which He has called me to serve :)
PLUS--I will be home one week from today!! So I'm looking forward to seeing many of you and catching up :)
--Courtney
