Sunday, March 1, 2009

Cheers from SA!

I can hardly believe it's been almost 2 months since training started…
what an experience!! Training started with three days in what they
call "Bush Camp", where we were divided into teams and given limited
supplies. We were then sent into the 'bush' to build shelters that we
would live in for the next three days. It was rough at times but
overall it was a great experience and a fun way to get to know some of
the other guys. Since bush camp we've been through countless lectures,
most of which have been enlightening, as well as several practical
learning activities. One of the other team building experiences we've
had was called the "2AM Challenge". We were all woken up at 2AM and
then taken via tractor trailer to somewhere in the middle of the 4,000
acre farm where we were put into teams and given a map. We then
proceeded to race against the other teams in a variety of tasks that
took 10+ hours in total… it was a lot like the amazing race, only we
didn't win any money.

I've been growing a lot spiritually and I've been able to build
relationships with some great people. There are 39 team members this
year from 9 different countries: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Congo
Brazzaville, Malawi, Swaziland, Namibia, Zambia and America. Needless
to say, it's been a bit of a struggle with so many people from
different cultures learning to live together, but it's been a lot of
fun as well.

Things are going really well and I'm enjoying myself. I'm going to
have a couple of weeks of in July and I'm really hoping to get to come
home, but for now I'm just praying about it and hoping that the Lord
will provide. Thank you all for your continued prayers and support, I
hope to see you all very soon!

In Christ,

Andrew

PS – Below is a prayer request for South Africa from one of the J-Life
directors, John Abrahamse. Please remember this country in your
prayers especially in the coming months as we approach elections.

Dear Friends of South Africa

I have never encouraged or desired forward messages BUT for the first
time have really felt lead to do one.

May I ask you to pray with me for my nation. I believe we are at a
cross roads and unless God intervenes we are destined for hard times
as a nation. There are those in influential political positions that
do not seem to see peace or justice and this threatens the future
stability of South Africa.

In 1994, Christians joined together across the world in united pray
for the peace of South Africa. It was amazing to see God intervened
as He brought peace and a leader that fought for truth and justice.
Please PRAY for our nation again – PRAY for peace, truth and justice
to prevail. Pray that those who seek the things of Satan without even
knowing it will no longer have a voice in the future of South Africa.
Pray that South Africa will continue being a voice to the world of
true reconciliation and unity. Pray that those who lead will continue
fighting for this.

South Africa will be having it's elections in April 2009 – please
commit to pray at 5pm every day for at least 5 minutes for the nation
of South Africa.

Thank you for praying

Please pass this on to anyone that has a heart for prayer.

John

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