Just a quick update from South Africa! While there is a lot of change due to Covid-19 and social distancing, we are busy trying to adjust how we minister to others here in South Africa. Not only have our churches, youth groups, training sessions, etc., suspended meetings, we are used to having youth from the community in our home on almost a daily basis.
So the challenge is to remain CONNECTED - In a way, I feel that we are more connected to our "home" churches in the US in a new way right now. Everyone is reaching out via social media, and we can be a part of prayer meetings and watch services live-streamed. It is a blessing.
Here in South Africa, connecting is a little more challenging. Not everyone has access to WiFi and data. We are praying for wisdom for ways to stay connected and encourage those that we minister to. Please pray for us that we make wise decisions, trying to lower the curve, and yet be willing and available to serve however and wherever God would have us serve. We want to continue to be God's hands and feet in our community!

Sold Out

Great end to an amazing week of ministry. We had over 40 youth at our place to fellowship and work on our evangelism skills. Every teen everywhere hearing the gospel!

Love to hear the youth sing with such passion! Here are some of the lyrics to this song:

In a world full of followers

I'll be a leader

In a world full of doubters

I'll be a believer

I'm stepping out without a hesitation

Because the battle's already been won

I'm sold out

I'm no longer living

Just for myself

Running after Jesus

With my whole heart

2020 is flying by! We are thoroughly busy in the ministry and loving it! Here are a few photos from Brad's visit with the youth from Moorton EBC last week.

Please pray for our health as the flu is making its rounds in the house. The girls have been sick and recovered, I am beginning to get better with the exception of a cough. It really knocked me out of commission for the weekend and I am so grateful to those that stepped up and covered for me in my ministry responsibilities. Now Brad has a bit of a sore throat, and he has a super busy week ahead, teaching/preaching 5 times from Thursday-Sunday. Please pray that he stays healthy!

The property project plans continue to progress as far as authorization and behind the scenes work. Once we have some funds raised, we should be able to get started! Please keep praying for this process.

Brad has been training the youth leaders at Hillary Baptist Church to run Word of Life with their Sr. Youth, and is thrilled to be helping them run their first WOL youth meeting Friday night. Great times of ministry!