Last Sunday we wrote to all of you about a girl named Davedine. We have had the opportunity to spend some time with her this past week and really show Gods love for her. To a young, colored girl from South Africa who grew up on farms all her life, in conditions that most of us couldn't imagine; the only explanation for the outpouring of love on her from across the world is God. We want to thank all of you who responded to the Lord speaking to your heart to help support Davedine and her baby. I shared with her that some of our friends from the States wanted to help her with the needs she has for her baby and at first I wasn't sure what she thought. I actually asked her after a moment of silence if that was alright. She said, "really?" And then said, "yes, yes", with a huge smile across her face. I'm sure her initial reaction was that of, "why do these people want to help me" and then I had the chance to explain that Jesus loves her and just as He has a plan for her life He has a plan to use these people to bless her. It all comes back to God and He gets all the glory!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Davedine update
"Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart" Ephesians 6:6
"Doing the will of God from our hearts involves doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time, and for the right reason. That reason, of course, is the glory of God."
-10 Power Principles for Christian Service by Warren & David Wiersbe
Davedine is having a baby girl and is due September 19th, she is planning to name her Jodene. She is planning to finish grade 12 when the new school year begins in January, which is an answer to prayer. We have been able to buy her things like onesies, jammies, socks, blankets, binkies and cloth diapers with the support from you, our friends and family. We also have a couple care packages coming her way. Thank you so much for everything from us as well as Davedine. She has the comfort of feeling prepared for her baby and hope because people all over the world are praying for her. You all are a big part in the ministry here in Paarl, South Africa.
God Bless,
Anson, Joy & Emme
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Would like to help Davedine. Please provide additional information.
Hi Joy and Anson It is so encouraging to read all that God is doing there and through you guys. Your little dtr is darling. You put me to shame all that you are doing. I read this at a good time to put my woes aside and look at all that God does with willing hearts. thanks for your faithfulness and obedience to Him. May He empower you with His love and wisdom in new depths. Elizabeth ( my step daughter) is just learning how to email, so you will be hearing from her. Know you are being thought of and prayed for . Kat
I hope you have had a great time in Afica. I'am going to pray for guys.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Please help Joy & Anson with their kids & being in Afica & bless them as they are teaching the Afican kids & all the other things you doing in Afica & Jesus' name Amen
Elizabeth
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