Back in the day...

I've been meaning to upload & post this onto the blog for quite some time...

It's a devotional that I shared while the team from CCT was here... all the way back in September. Joy's dad sent over a digital voice recorder with the team so we could post various messages on the blog. (Thanks Pop!) Please listen & enjoy...

boomp3.com

Take care and God bless <><

The Seasons Are Changing...

Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the LORD. -- Psalm 31:24
As summer approaches, we are getting busier by the day. We continue to minister to the kids on the farms each week. (Tuesdays @ Vrymans Fontein & Thursdays @ Vlatke Bricks) Currently we're organizing a Holiday Club (Vacation Bible School) for when they are out of school next month. Please keep this in prayer, as there will be many kids attending & we will be in need of helpers to assist us.

This month we were also invited to a Primary school (grades K-8) in nearby Klapmuts as guests for a school-wide assembly. I had the opportunity to lead 1,200 kids in some of the songs we do on the farms, and Mike gave his testimony & a great Gospel message. When the invitation was given to accept Christ as their Lord & Savior, about 3/4 of the kid's hands were raised. We were invited back the next week to start an after-school Bible study for the older kids at the school (ages 8-14). We've had 2 bible studies so far, and there are about 65 kids consistently coming. Mike challenged them with some homework the 1st week & about 20 kids showed up the next week with their homework completed. It was so encouraging to see the kids put in the effort & really examine their faith in Christ.

The birthing of the church is going great too! We are getting to the point where we really need to find a venue for the study soon. The Portland's home is busting at the seams on Sunday nights. God is faithful to add to the church. We are so blessed to know that God is the One doing the work & we are merely the instruments carrying out His work.

We thank you for all of your prayers & support. Please continue to pray for God's provision for our family, as well as the ministry. Please pray that God would provide a home for our family & a vehicle to accommodate the needs for the ministry. Please pray for our family as we enter the Christmas season, as this is our 1st Christmas away from our families.

We love and miss everyone. We would love to hear how all of you are doing back in the States. Drop us an email anytime at:

sextonsouthafrica@gmail.com

Take care & God bless <><

Anson, Joy, and Emme Lu