Happy fourth of July! What a wonderful day it is to think that though the States celebrate their independence; we, as Christians, also celebrate our dependence upon Jesus Christ. We need Him so desperately, and that is what we're learning more and more everyday.
Life here in Paarl is going great. We are now in the middle of winter, and boy it can get quite chilly. Thank the Lord that we have space heaters! Aside from the weather, things are heating up. We've been in much prayer for what direction the Lord is leading this ministry. As doors close, new doors are opening. The schools are all on holiday (2 week winter vacation) right now, and we've had the chance to hang out with some of the kids on the farms that we minister to. God is definitely giving us the opportunity to build more of a relationship with these kids.
I have recently been meeting with some of the local youth pastors twice a month, and we are really connecting. Our goal is to build relationships with one another and see what God does. We meet and discuss different possibilities that we might do to reach the lost youth in our community & how we can equip the youth within the church.
Emme is growing more and more as the days pass. We've survived the potty training stage. She turned 2 last month (feel free to check out pictures from an older post). She talks up a storm and loves to make you laugh. It's amazing how much of a blessing children truly are. We thank God everyday for our precious daughter.
Just a few things you can be praying for:
We are planning some future outreaches in the community. Please pray that God would give Mike wisdom and discernment in how we can best reach the lost here in Paarl.
We currently are in need of some additional transport resources for Sunday morning church service. There are more people that want to come to church than what we can transport. (That's a good problem though... right.)
We are seeing a number of youth give their hearts to Christ. (Praise the Lord!) Please pray that they would draw near to God, and a firm foundation would be formed in their relationship with Christ.
Thank you so much for joining us in prayer. The Lord has most assuredly answered your prayers, and we are seeing fruit within the ministry. Feel free to email us anytime. We would love to catch up with you and hear how all of you are doing.
Take care and God bless!
The Sextons
Emme having a great time with Kiki & Elizabeth...
Here she is with Natasha & Carmen...
5 comments:
Hey guys, It's such ablessing to hear your relationships with the youth from the farms is growing. That's one thing we've learned is so vital to leading young people to and with Christ is a close relationship with them and an open door. It looks like you've opened your home to them which I praie God for, God has used it mightily here and I am confident will do the same with you guys. Love In Him. Vicky Emmerson
HI!
Hope you guys are still doing good in Africa.
Emmy is getting so big!
Everyone says hello too!
We're always praying for you guys!
With lots of Love,
Sammy
HI! Its Sasha! I had to find a spot on the site where my comments were allowed, so here it is....It is actually 9-4-08 and sammy and i started middle school yesterday! I love the pic of anson and emmy on the safari! The other day, I was looking through some pictures and I found one of you guys beind mary and joseph @ the christmas play. I got all teared up just thinking about it, (ok not litterally). you guys are doing great works in africa! God bless! please visit soon! I love you guys!
Sasha><>
PS I love the fish sign you do<><
in my previous comment, i meant being not beind!
Happy 1 year anniversary in Africa. It seems that you have settled in nicely. We love hearing about the work of the Lord through you and the doors that He has opened...wow! Seeing those kids in school makes our hearts melt and also stirs us to pray for the U.S.A even more so. We love you all. We will continue to pray for you.
The Timmermans
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