Greetings Family and Friends!
Brent here... We just completed our first solid day here in South Africa at Bridges! Today's schedule looked a little bit different because none of the students from Bridges have yet quite arrived.
We had the opportunity to spend our day outside, enjoying the beauty here in Africa! The landscape here is truly unique and set apart from most anything we have in the States! We all got to take in the beauty of the colors in the sunrise, the smells, and sounds of native birds and other animals were awesome. The morning and afternoons focus was mainly one enjoying South Africa's beauty and spending time growing closer as a team.
Later in the afternoon we finally unpacked all of our supply bags, sorting everything as we prep for Women's day tomorrow in Sweet Home. We then spent some time polishing up our Beiber dance moves (yup, you read that correct) for our grand Bridges talent show show-stopper!
We ended our night with some devotion and final preparations for tomorrow. We have an early start and we'll be hitting the ground running! Continued prayers for health (some sort of sniffle yuck has been going around) and for the arrival of all the academy kids tomorrow!
PS-Thanks for all the comments! We love reading them aloud nightly after devotions!
I am so excited for all of you to meet the kids and start your time at the academy!!! The students are so precious. I will be praying for an openness to relationships.
ReplyDeletep.s. - someone PUH-LEASE video the dance and put it on the blog. All of us back home would LOVE to share in your show-stopper!!
May God's peace be upon you all and may you know that you are his light to shine. :)
Ditto on the video request! :o)
ReplyDeleteTo MOLLY: The Hills signed papers 5 mins ago and are wiring money now.
So dig in over there and let your mind be at ease!
Praying for you all and for God's hand in every interaction. Be ready for each divine appointment!
"I love the recklessness of faith. First you leap, and then you grow wings."- William Sloane Coffin
Glad to see you guys made it! Especially Brent on the flight! Shout out to the Sweet Home team who put so much time and effort into Woman's Day. Praying for it to be well received! Can't wait for the next update and the kids to arrive!
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YAY!!!! So excited to hear that you guys have made it there safe and have been able to spend time sitting in the blessing in front of you. I'm VERY proud to call you my brothers and sisters because of your hearts to serve our Father and His mission. Praying along with the MANY others for confidence, boldness, peace and patience for your team. Have fun with the kids and embrace the moments when you can be one with them!
ReplyDelete~Briana A.
P.S. I LOVE YOU DUSTIN! ... K I'm done :)
So thankful you all arrived safely and praying that God will accomplish all He has planned through all of you!
ReplyDeleteIncidentally, we couldn't help but notice that Dustin seems a little "inquisitive" in the pic :)
I hope the team is getting past the jet lag. I am so excited to hear the wonderful transformation that God is doing in South Africa. Melody, I am smiling for many reasons. May the peace of God be with you!
ReplyDeletePraying for your health and for your time in Sweet Home today! Also praying that each day is seen as not only a gift, but an opportunity to be HIS light in this community. :) keira
ReplyDeleteThinking of you team! You've just seen sweet home and you've met Sisansa and the Che's. What a day to be able to just love and bless those women. Praying for your hearts. You've now seen the two extremes of South Africa. The beauty of the land and the beauty of God's people. I have a feeling that tonight might be heavy. Isaiah 61 might be a good one to stop and read. Our God is good. Praying that the Spirit would fill you with joy and strength for tomorrow.
ReplyDeletehi lailanie,
ReplyDeletejust thinking about you and miss you, i know you are busy over there. im glad all of you arrived safely. Still praying for all of you for safety and harmony among all of you that the mighty hand of God will use all of you for His glory. love you.
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