July 11, 2011 We have just come back from twenty days in several Brazilian cities.  Our primary focus in this nation is to encourage pastors that are already working on behalf of Christ.  During this time we saw many new pastors encouraged in the work they are doing.The “spirit of unity” referred to in Ephesians 4:3 was the regular theme as …

The Brothers and Sisters of Turning Point Church in Paarl East We’ve just returned from a triumphant trip to the Western Cape province. We have worked with several churches and ministries in the Borland area of the province for many years. There has been a notable strength come from these relationships over time. Ephesians 4:15-16 says, 15 but speaking the …

     Our friends Bruce and Lil Dickson of Salt Rock, SA   One of the things that is difficult to explain to people who aren’t in a missions context is the blessing we get from true relationships. Bruce and Lil are some of God’s gifts to us in this area. To be able to spend time with …

March 29, 2011 A local spiritist cult who conducts their worship only outdoors For several years now we have conducted a bible study/outreach in the eTete area near our home in South Africa. Our route to the site of the gathering has many noteable pictures that speak a lot about the nature of our ministry and the spiritual climate of …

March 14, 2011 Pastor David Banza of Harare, Zimbabwe visiting us in Durban SA Today I spent most of the day with a beloved friend and co-laborer in the work of Christ, David Banza. We ere originally supposed to spend a bit of time together over breakfast, but it became clear during our conversation that I was supposed to help …

Momma T, Sylvie, babies Raphael & Trina There are many things we can do to make a good life for our children. One of the most important things is to keep them and ourselves before the Lord. Some things in our relationship with God are very private and some things are done publicly to make a statement and to help us …

February 28, 2011  A nice set of Giraffe at Hluhluwe Park near us. We certainly consider it to be a honor to serve the Lord as missionaries in South Africa. We have completed three full years in this area and have been given permission to stay for another three. There is no possibility we could be here and work …

February 9, 2011 Recent Ministry with Mission Fellowship near Sao Paulo, Brazil What an awesome close to 2010 with our time in Brazil! It was long overdue to visit the leaders we love and work with in that area and many new relationships began. This was followed by a wonderful time with our family around the Christmas holiday in the …

We were blessed to have my nephew Jeron and his girlfriend Hannah with us for two weeks in February. Hannah is on her first of hopefully many trips to South Africa. She has spent quite a bit of time in Cape Town working with one of the special needs orphanages, Sibongile. On her off time she is enjoying getting to know some …

When we left South Africa in November we were expecting to return well before the February due date of Battie and Sylvie’s little one. Surprise! In January, Sylvie finally got an appointment for a scan which not only showed two blessings but that they would need to be delivered early by the doctor.  Raphael and Tryner, the Lingala version of …