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At last our time in South Africa comes to an end. This was a wonderful year with many highs as well as lows through which we learned much.
LOOKING BACK OVER THE PAST YEAR:
We travelled more than 20000 km this year, only visiting congregations People with which we shared our vision. When we started with deputation during 2006 we did not know which way, and we did not even know where to begin. Others advised us to trust God to open doors for us. So it was and each of the invitations had a unique storey to tell how God brought us together. We were welcomed by each congregation with open arms, and hearts were on fire with a passion for the work of the Lord….
In the beginning we were a bit skeptical but today we are grateful to each one. We fly to Papua New Guinea tomorrow and that is only because of the Lords work through you. We made so many friends and our hearts are full.
Since we received our visas about 2 weeks ago we had to rush around to get everything in place; it was a frantic time but now we are packed and ready to fly….
Friends from Phalaborwa – New Life Baptist
WHEN WE ARRIVE.
At the basis in PNG, so we were informed, will await a place to stay, covered beds and a meal schedule will be provided the first couple of days before we will “ shop” in PNG. This will give us time to settle in.
Once we are settled we start with culture studies. First we will have to learn the language of Papua which is called ‘Tok Pidgi’. While we are busy with culture studies Lourens will go out on visits to various areas to see under which tribe we will eventually word. In the meantime the children will go to school on the basis which is run by New Tribes Mission.
There will be important decisions to be made but more about this later…..
This is very difficult to share. At times we cry a lot – but actually we are very happy. We are heart sore to leave family and friends behind but rejoice in at last going to do what we have been preparing for so long. We are also scared of the unknown but also very excited. We are unsure of our future but we are well prepared….
WE ARE GREATFULL AND OUR HEARTS ARE FULL TO ALL WHO ARE PART OF THIS TEAM – WE NEED YOU AND WE WILL MISS YOU.!!!!