This has been a great month, I have had some downfalls, but
the Lord picked me back up and helped me through it all. I had the opportunity to stay with the kids
during the week Spring Break; while their parents where serving with Samaria
Mission in Zimbabwe. We did a bunch of
things such as, shopping with Luke for new clothes, go carting with the Hixon
and Raley kids, bowling, a visit to the Bird and Snake farm, and spent a lot of
time at the Hixon house, playing games and being together. I am so thankful to Mark for teaching me how
to drive a manual, so I was able to drive the kids around and not being stuck
at home.
God is answering my prayer by teaching me patience. By God’s grace I have been able to overcome some obstacles in my life that I have been battling for some time. He has taught me not give up, but to constantly keep pressing forward to Him. The Raley family continues to be a great blessing to me and is always there when I need someone the most. They have been assisting with my walk by showing me the greatness of God.
April 6th,
is Brit’s 18th birthday!! She
is turning into a great young lady as she graduates this year! I am in constant prayer for her and her
little brother, Luke. I have grown to love the both of them as if they were my
own siblings. This year has gone by so
quickly, my season here is rapidly approaching its end and sadly I will have to
leave here and pursue my next chapter in life. God has used me here and I will
continually allow Him to use me anywhere He leads me. I enjoy being with the
Raleys and thank God for placing me with them. We have had our differences, but
everything worked out once we talked about it.
Next weekend April 5th thru the 7th , my
friend Patience and I will be attending an adult camp called, Cross Current
Camp. We will be traveling to
Johannesburg (which is 4 hours away from Polokwane) to Heritage Baptist Church
who is hosting it. There will be some great instructors teaching believers
around my age. This camp costs R450 and
pays for everything. If you are
wondering how to change the currency to US dollars, take the price in Rand and
divide it by 9. Please pray for safe travels and that God opens the hearts and
minds of everyone to learn the message
and training that is being offered. I am
excited for the opportunity to attend this camp.
That wraps up the month here in South Africa. I am continually
learning the experiences that our Lord, Jesus Christ allows for me to partake
in. I hope and pray that God gives you some experiences and lessons of your own
and that you grow in Him as I am. If you want to pray for Samaria Mission, the Raley family and me here
are some prayer requests that are needing prayer.
Prayer Request:
1. That I keep learning and seeking wisdom from
Alicia and Dorcas until I leave.
2. For my mind, heart and actions to be
more Christ focused before going into Mozambique with Samaria Mission.
3. For the Raley family to allow their
hearts and minds to be focused and always ready for anything God allows them to
endure while preparing for the outreaches and His hand guides them so that
things turn out great and operate smoothly.
4. For the Samaria Mission staff, to get
everything properly prepared, allow God to be the foundation of their decision
making process and obey His instructions.
5. For school, we finish the last 6-7
weeks off strong and Luke passes 6th grade. For God to give me the ability, knowledge,
and endurance to teach him whatever he needs to learn. Please pray for Brit as well, that she can
finish high school with the GPA she wants, and in some of her college classes
as well.
Thank you all for reading this; I am blessed every day that I
am here. I hope and pray that God blesses you on your daily walk and journey
thru life as well. Remember to stay focused and keep the faith, Life is a
mission field you never know when the opportunity will arise for you to be a
missionary where you are.
