Our Last Full Day in South Africa

Melody here---Wow, what a day today was at the Academy and what an awesome way to end our two week stay here in beautiful South Africa. Although the clouds were asphalt colored and they sprinkled bits of water every now and then, thankfully, the rain storm held off. Actually, after the morning tease of on and off sprinkling, we were blessed to see the most beautiful half-arc rainbow! Many of us stood in awe of the vibrant rainbow that seemed to embrace the Academy's property. Thank you Lord for Your creation and for letting us take such pleasure in it!

Today a group of our team went to Sweet Home for the final time of this trip and shared two lessons with the CHE's(math skills and book keeping)and also acted as human "jungle gyms" for the many, MANY, precious Sweet Home children. While some of our team was at Sweet Home, the rest of us were hanging out with the Academy kids and treasuring our final afternoon together. This afternoon and evening at the Academy was quite busy, but so unified. We had many crafts and activities and we also had a talent show, bonfire and an ice cream social.

There were so many amazing moments today and I think that even pictures would have a hard time doing justice in showing just how amazing those moments were, let alone my tired words. Today was a day of great joy, a day of praise, a day of reflection, a day of adoration, a day of humility, a day of awe, and of course, a day seeking the Lord and asking for more of Him, more of His love and less of ourselves,and less of our own will.

Tonight at debrief Luke 17:5-10 came up and I thought it was a beautiful capstone to our time here in South Africa. We were reminded once again of the beauty of faith and further, that we as servants of the Lord are not worthy of praise because we simply have indeed done the duty that the Lord compelled us to do. So awesome! :)
Praise the Lord for his faithfulness and for being the God of this continent and this country. Praise the Lord for His loving kindness and for being simply I AM.

See you soon friends and family. We love you and can't wait to see you! We are excited to share this experience with you and continue to declare the great works of the Lord Jesus Christ!