Thought it would be good to just lay down some basic info about the country I live in which I assume most of you have not visited. South Africa is about twice the size of Texas. It has a very diverse landscape with huge mountain ranges, grassy plains, nearly jungle conditions, and plenty of beaches. There are two landlocked countries within South Africa's borders. One which is completely encompassed. Map of South Africa Unfortunately, it is ranked among the top 10 countries for income inequality and it is obvious to see the huge gap between the rich and the poor. Hout Bay and Imizamo Yethu, Cape Town I live just outside Johannesburg which is the largest city in South Africa. It is at a higher elevation than Denver, CO and is known for its mines and as a business hub. Johannesburg Skyline Mine in Johannesburg The specific area is known as Muldersdrift and it has many farms and wedding venues. It can feel very rural and remote although it's just a ...
Due to the way that Africa is generally portrayed in movies, TV show and other forms of media it is easy to think that is is a wasteland filled with man-eating creatures and devoid of any form of technology. I present to you a picture of Johannesburg, the city I lived in for the past 2 years and Lord willing will be returning too in the near future! This past week God has blessed me with 3 meetings with pastors and many opportunities to serve in New York. I was able to help the "Ranch Posse" (a camp promotion team) on Saturday by promoting the Ranch and Ranger camp to a local city. I also am planning on driving to 2 Word of Life Superbowl (for more info go to http://superbowl.wol.org/) during the month of November. Please continue to pray that doors will open for me to discuss South Africa with potential supporters, that support would come in, and that I would have continued ministry while in New York. Let me know if you would like to talk, support me...
South Africa has "long stretches of open roads (most of which are very well-maintained), South Africa is one of the best countries for road tripping." (Photo: Jacques Le Roux) This is great because we are going to be going on many road trips while we spread camp all across South Africa! Since the last update the Lord has blessed me with an amazing missions conference with some friends in New Hampshire. Aside from being challenged from the preaching God's Word I throughly enjoyed being able to get to know the people of the church and share with them my desire to serve Christ in South Africa and spread the Good News of Christ to the people there. I was also able to teach the teen Sunday School class and somehow almost everyone grew a mustache! If my math is correct support is now at 27%!!! Praise God for this increase and for the others who have pledged to start giving! Please pray: -Continued opportunities to serve and minister to others -More chanc...
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