April 09 (Sarah)
The Students began their outreach right here in Rustenburg. Our local church was hosting a conference called the Zeal Conference for the broken and hurting. I understand that it was a great conference with wonderful speakers. Our students provided the children’s ministry so that the parents could participate in the sessions. There were about 25 children ranging from ages 3 to 13. The students assisted on Friday night and Sunday Morning but they planned, organized, and handled the program on Saturday. The four students planned well but also had to improvise depending on what they found when they arrived. As with most ministries, flexibility is the key. And the students did an excellent job. The children really enjoyed them and the games and crafts they did with them. I was very proud of the students for adapting to a different culture than what they are used to at home. There were a few children who did not speak English and that was a challenge but our students, Joyce, from the Netherlands was able to pick up some words since Afrikaans is similar to Dutch. Two of the staff helped with parking as well. The students were exhausted but did very well for their first assignment on Outreach.
After those three days, the students packed up and deep cleaned the base apartment and got ready to leave for the rest of outreach in Botswana. The trip was delayed by two days because our ministry vehicle is older and it is sometimes difficult to find parts to repair it. We are grateful for the vehicle but believe for a new vehicle for the next school. The Students and two staff left on Friday the 24th of April and arrived 10 hours later at the home of Pastor Peter who is hosting them for the first week and a half while the team and staff assist with a conference there.
We are praying for God’s mighty power to be shown to the people of Botswana and that they will receive all that God has for them. Please keep the team, staff, and people of Botswana in your prayers.
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