More news from South Africa

We have been having a blessed and interesting time in South Africa.

Thank you for your prayers. God is touching us and JoAnn is doing much better. Mikki is still having a cough but we have not had to miss singing or preaching in any service. We anointed Mikki last night before service and she was able to sing just fine. God is good.

If we forget to pick up our utensils to eat with when we get home, remind us. We have learned how to use the utensils God gave us (fingers) here in the rural area. We went to a small, by the side of the road, “restaurant”. We had wood fire cooked chicken, pap and chakalala. All traditionally eaten fooThey have been feeding us well and JoAnn had to tell the one lady if she did not stop feeding us so well she would not be able to button her skirt. The lady laughed.

God is still speaking to people’s hearts and people are seeking Him. Last night we also had prayer for healing after the time of praying at the altar. Many have a cold or the flu. Several children were prayed for.

The people here have been so accepting of us. A special  lady named Treasure, and rightly so, has been cooking for us here. She also took a week off work and took care of us in 1998. She is a trained cook and we have been spoiled these days. She has also made us traditional pudding and bread. I am going to try and bring the recipes home with me. 

I hope to write more at our next stop;

The church where we were last night has a single lady pastor and the church and house has no security fencing. One of the trustees asked us to pray they could raise the rest of the funds they need to put up the fence. They also asked us if we could pass the word along. I believe the total for fencing was 21000 Rand, which is about 2100 US dollars. They have raised 10000 Rand so far. They are concerned that their female pastor has no security fence and are trying by every means to raise the needed funds. Please pray for this need. If the Lord would lay on your heart to help them with this I will find out how we can best get this to them.

Keep on praying, it is our best offense and defense here. We cannot make it without a strong prayer covering. May you be blessed as you continue to remember us and South Africa. Also please pray for our Christian brothers and sisters in Iraq. Especially pray for the children who are being killed.

People praying at the altar