Praise God for a wonderful trip! We're home now, but I did want to update you on the last few days of the mission. (A lightning storm on the final night prevented our last post). After all, T.I.A. (This is Africa).
On Saturday, we headed to the Rhino and Lion park for some great interaction with God's more predatory creatures. The zebras, rhinos, antelope, hippos, etc. were great to see, but by far, the biggest highlight for the kids was the lions (baby and full-grown). As you can see in the photos, the kids got to pet the baby lion and tiger cubs up close, maybe a bit too close for CJ and Steve (photo taken seconds after a tiger "nip") and then we got to see their full-grown cousins up close from the safety of our "Combi" (minivan).
Later that night, we ran the youth group at EBC of Bosmont with Clayton (who taught us our dance last Saturday). We did the "Everything" drama, played games such as Andrea's favorite "winkums", shared testimonies, sang together, and dug into God's Word.
Back at the compound, the team was met with some "Jo-burg Fireworks" (lightning) and heavy rain. Thomas even took a "shower" in the roof run-off.
Next day, we packed up all our gear and headed for Hillbrow. The "Everything" Team worshipped at one church while the "Thief" team ran Sunday School at another. Then we came together with Pastor Reuben at Hillbrow for the final service and a wonderful pot luck lunch for a send-off. What amazingly generous and hospitable people we have met this entire trip!
Finally to the airport for a long wait in the queue. Once on board, however, the 18 hour flight landed us at JFK--home sweet home (well, sort of). Mr. Staley took us the last two hours back to TKCS.
All-in-all, a wonderful experience. Praise God for all the prayer and financial supporters who faithfully made the trip possible and for the kids' hard work. Praise God also for John Page and Brad, and the whole Word of Life staff who put in a lot of long hours to serve us.
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Thank you...Mr Naz for your continual updates that allowed us to enjoy the experience along with our children. A special thanks also to Ms. Scott and Mr. Savidge for helping to keep our children safe and focused on their mission. Each one of you has provided a service to our children and the people of South Africa that has been a sweet aroma before the Lord! May everything you set your hands to do prosper...in the name of Jesus. Amen
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