our "turkey"
Hello everyone! What a great time of year it is as we approach this holiday season of thankfulness and reflecting on the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. It is a sunny Summer day here in the Paarl Valley and we are looking forward to this evenings mid week Bible study. It has been great to study the Bible from the beginning every Wednesday and then to be in the book of Mark on Sunday mornings.
A lot has been going on both in ministry and personally. Anson's basketball team from the local prison capped off its season by participating in an end-of-the-year tournament. Their team took home the 1st place trophy. It was a long, hot, fun day and one of the prisoners thanked Anson and Kyle on behalf of the other inmates for coming out to the prison every week and showing God's love. It was such a blessing to see a heart that has obviously been transformed. A couple of future basketball stars, Sammy & Hendrico, from Vrymans Fontein came out with us to cheer on the players and be waterboys.
We are gearing up for the Christmas break with the kids from both of the farms we minister at. Please keep the children's Christmas choir and the high school retreat in prayer. We are excited to see how the Lord is going to bless both of these things.
We are still continuing to serve at the Bowy House & the Aids hospice as well. A few things are already beginning to slow down as we are coming to the end of 2008 and we are excited to start things back up at the public schools and wherever else the Lord leads in 2009.
The latest news for our family, besides our ever growing Emme, is my ever growing belly... we are expecting another little one in June 09. Emerson is already gearing up to be a big sister and we feel so blessed and excited. We really love sharing all that God is doing in our lives with you and we would love to hear from you as well. We pray the best for all of our friends and family. Have a very happy Thanksgiving!
Love,
Anson, Joy, Emme Lu & baby #2
