We just wanted to send a note to remind you all of how much you are loved and missed. We really appreciate all you do for us and the many prayers that are prayed on our behalf. The Christmas season in South Africa is anything but cold but we still enjoy listening to Christmas music and pretending with our can …

December 7, 2009 Ministering to the Indian community in South Africa is a small but important part of our work. We have been ministering in the predominantly Indian community of Phoenix since 2004. However, over the last two years we’ve had the opportunity to “watch and pray” much more closely for this beloved city. Please join us in these specific …

The Saturday morning bible study in Tete is going very well. We are averaging around 15 people the majority of whom are men. Around eighty percent are French speaking Congolese refugees and twenty percent Zulu locals. Someone is always willing to translate for those who do not understand English. There is a continual request for more Bibles and it has …

Meet the children at Entuthukwent Creche and Preschool. We spent a fun morning with Angel and her children. They were all very happy to sing songs for us and show off their counting skills. Angel said fifteen of the children are orphans and live with her and her husband. They have a nice three room house and separate building for …

Bridget’s 13th birthday was celebrated this weekend with a swim party. Last year we were visiting family in America so this was the first time she had a summer birthday. She thought that was very cool. It was a special treat to have Aunt Letha with us for this occasion. Bridget made homemade play dough for the young kids to …

 November 2, 2009 Revelation 2:8-9 (NASB) 8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life, says this: 9 ‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich), and the blasphemy by those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a …

Rodney is home from Congo. The worship was lively and the Christians are on fire for the Lord. The Congo has been known for its destitute & poverty striken people. The people who have money there are few but very wealthy. The rest of the population has to pray daily for food. There is no choice but to turn to …

It has been great to have my sister here with us these last three months. We had a fun filled girls week while Rodney was away ministering in the Congo.

Here is the link to the story I have been telling you about the children in Monzi that we have been taking food and clothes to : Crèches left stranded – Zululand Observer The community where these children live is about an hour and a half North of our house. Thank you to all who have given but know that …

I dropped Rodney off at Life 316 Church this morning for a fun filled weekend at the bush camp in Umfolozi. He told me all about the big plans for spiritual break through and was all set to pray for freedom and blessings for his mates. I think they may need a lot of prayer. Think about it, twenty grown …