More sideways rain

Enoch made it home safely- got word on Wednesday morning that his family had picked him up! Praise the Lord for safe travels!

One week down at Living Hope!! It was a good week- I have learned a lot and really gotten to see how God works through this ministry. By the end of the week, I’ve gotten an idea of some of the things that I’ll be doing here (although I’m sure that it will change a couple of times…that’s just the way things work here!). I’ll be doing several groups each week with the patients in the Health Care Center. One time per month I’ll be having group with the Life Skills Educators (they teach character ed in public schools). And I may have a chance over these next few months to teach Life Skills and an area called Capricorn. I’m excited about all that is ahead- but I really need your prayers to help me to do these tasks well.

Looking back on this week- one thing has been on my mind the entire time…and that is that the needs here in Cape Town are absolutely overwhelming. There is no way that LHCC can meet all the needs of this area. It’s a little disheartening to think about the scope of the needs- but I am beginning to learn to look at it from the perspective of the lives that are being touched by the ministry of LHCC, and not focus on all those that are still in need of help. Despite the hard things that go on here, our God is mighty and at work all over the place!

The cold and rainy weather has continued over the past few days- I have to be honest it’s getting a little annoying. But I know that God is trying to teach me something even through the weather!!

This weekend we have gotten to spend a lot of time with 2 missionaries from the US- they have kind of shown us “the ropes” and taken us to their favorite restaurants and scenic spots. Would you believe that one of these ladies is a student at Union (my dear sweet alma mater!!) It’s amazing the people you’ll run in to across the world!

Today is Sunday and we went to 2 worship services- one at Fish Hoek Baptist Church- that is not too different from Rolling Hills or Parkway. Then, we went to Masiphumele Baptist Church- an entirely African experience! Completely amazing!! They know how to praise the Lord and don’t ever seem to get tired of singing! I really enjoy worshipping in Masi- even though I can’t understand what they are saying! Today as they sang I read 2 Samuel 7:18-28 and 1 Kings 8:22-61- these verses are great with the background of an African choir!

Will attach a few pictures tomorrow ☺