New Blog Address

Today I found out I could no longer load pictures on my blog unless I decide to pay for more storage or some other such nonsense. As this blog is free I have no desire to pay anything for it!! So I quickly went and found a web address nearly identical to this one - just add a "2" on the end! So here is a LINK to my new, yet strikingly similar looking blog. Check it out!!

Aaahhh, Relaxed!

Monday I was able to take a little time for myself and did something I have never done before - I had a pedicure! It was wonderful and I was able to relax while I was there. For the first time in weeks I actually felt rested after taking it slow on Sunday and Monday. That is a huge blessing!


I have these strange toes (and even stranger posts I suppose!) where there really isn't a toenail to paint on my littlest toe. I had to laugh when the lady would try to file that toe and would just drop it without doing anything. I had always wondered what they would do! She did manage to dab some polish on that toenail though you really can't see it!

Team Meeting

Friday early evening we had our first team meeting in quite a while with everyone here. The Petersons and Julie are back from their furloughs.


We had a good time, though my favorite part was holding Amanda, the newest Peterson. Isn't she a cutie???


After the meeting Julie and I went out for dinner and then back to her place. We had a great evening of just talking! It was wonderful!

The Moon

On my way home the other night I noticed that the moon was absolutely beautiful. Don't you agree??

Fun Club

This week at Fun Club we had 40 kids! Thankfully I had 7 helpers, and all 7 were greatly needed! Thank you so much Peta, Bianca, Chantel, Zoe, Irene, Jean, and Kathy!!!!!


I gave the Gospel again and was excited to have more children interested in knowing more about salvation. Last week 4 raised their hands and this week 14 more were also wanting to know more! I am doing home visits to each of these children and have had two very good visits. Please pray that I would be able to reach each home and that each heart would be receptive!

Time with Lona

After teaching at the school I headed to Knysna to meet with Lona. We are continuing our lessons on how to teach children and Sunday school. After our lesson Madoda asked me if I would like to see the new shack where they are starting a church in another area of their community called Hlalani. The roads to this area were even worse . . . scary!! I then had to climb up a hill which wasn't terrible, but coming down was a little frightening. (Especially considering the fact that I was wearing sandals!)


Please pray for Madoda and Lona Ngesi as they work to reach their community for Christ!

Finishing the Life of David

Since I began teaching in the school last year I have been using my two books on the life of David. On Wednesday with the Grade 7 class I finally finished teaching this curriculum. The next lessons before my furlough will be on Developing Right Attitudes. The first lesson is Anger vs. Self-Control. I'm excited about teaching this but it takes a lot more prep time which I have to find in my busy schedule!

Sunday

Sundays are always busy days and this past was no exception. I didn't have to do creche again this week which meant I was able to hear the preaching. That is always an extra blessing.


We have rotating Sunday school teachers and right now Kathy is teaching the younger age group . . .


and Penny is teaching the older one . . .


After church and tea time I do my Bible study with the teen girls. This week we studied "Bible Study".

Island Bible Study

On Thursday nights Dave teaches a Bible study on the island. (It really isn't an island but that is what it is called. I have no idea why!!) We meet in Mario and Jolanda's home. (The "j" has a "y" sound.) I have really been enjoying these studies. On this night the group was down a bit but we enjoyed the study on Fear.

Fun Club

Today in Fun Club we started off with a game. We were hoping this would help get out the wiggles that the kids have after sitting in school all day! I think it worked. The children sat still and listened after playing the game!


We had 27 children and I was able to give the Gospel again today. Please pray that these hearts will be changed! Notice the serious then SILLY pictures! Kids are always fun.