We have had a few limited contacts with the group in South Africa. They are all doing well, but unfortunately they don't have much access to the internet. They will be on the move in a few days and will provide updates when they are able.
At Dulles preparing to leave.
Arrival in South Africa 24 hours after take off from Dulles. 18 hour flight and a 6 hour time differential.
Our fist night's lodging in Jo-burg.
How they roll in South Africa.
Two days of travel will do this to you.
Finally arriving at the church Tuesday evening around 5.
Bathroom facilities at the church. Called a "long drop".
1st nights meal in the village. Much better than it looks!
Tea plantation on the way to the village.
Preparing to leave camp for our first full day of Holiday Club.
This was the wildlife where we stayed each night.
Praying over the trailer ministry.
1st day of VBS
They love to see their faces on camera.
VBS registration.
We fed the kids a rice lunch each day.
Laundry day.
This was a first for Haleigh.
Bev helping with dinner.
Carrie learning how to make slaw.
Sunset in Ngwenani.
Dinner was a welcome break each day.
Mopani worms are good eating.
Local teens helped us with translating.
Rain each day.
Rodney became a rice chef.
Danny working on his "Poppy" skills.
This means we did a good job if keeping them busy.
Pastor Edson admiring the new well.
This is how you mill corn.
Making cross necklaces & sharing the plan of salvation.
Sharing the plan of salvation w/ the Evange-cube.
Kids who wanted to know more about becoming a Christian.
Credo, Pastor Edson and his wife Sarah.
We started the week with 27 children and ended with 300!
Pastor Edson.
Credo
Getting the church ready for Sunday worship.
Kim at the beauty salon.
Sunday's meal after church. Baptist meals are universal.
Pastor Edson and his family treated us to a cook out on Sunday night at his home.
We were able to tour a safari before leaving.
We got to play with lion cubs!
Danny & Riaan at breakfast on our last day. Riaan is the Pastor of Eastside Community in Pretoria.
The Dream Team at Eastside Community in Pretoria.