Today was to be spent in a nearby township running recreation for a local church. Our goal was to bring some exposure to the ministry while providing students a chance to enjoy Hume style games.

When I found out I was coming on this trip, I was wondering how I could help to remodel a kitchen. I knew I could hold the babies, and cook and clean, but I had no idea that I could learn how to use a router, install drawer guides, assemble drawer boxes and make something come out “square”. Honestly, I have been so blessed by PK’s willingness to teach me and have been thrilled by all that I have been able to do here. I hope Niklaas and Isabel will be blessed by our work.
Today, we had a wonderful experience in a near-by township, which is home to about ten thousand Sotho people. I was struck by their poverty, and was near tears several times during our time there. We played Hume style games with all the children, served them cakes and juice we had made. My favorite moment was when I sat on the grass with a small group of the youngest children and made beaded bracelets with them. We could not understand each other’s words, but we communicated just the same. Their smiles and hugs warmed my mother’s heart and reminded me of my sweet grandbabies at home. My time there ended with a tight hug from the pastor’s wife, Maria and the words “I love you”. What an amazing thing that even though we had never met, it was our common relationship with Jesus that bound us together.
The Lord made this trip possible for me. (I found out I was going three days before we left) I praise Him for this gift. I will not be the same person when I get home. I have found out that with His help, I can do things I thought I couldn’t do, and I have seen Him in the faces of His people here in South Africa, and the amazing work that He is doing in this beautiful place.
– EUGENIE LILLEY

Our God is so amazing. We all took a ride into the township today. Everyone had a part in serving or playing with the kids of Rosendal and Pastor John. The older kids were split up into four large teams; I counted at least 25-30 per team. They enjoyed playing Kajabi Kan kan, fight or flight, and Belly Bumper Soccer. The younger children made bead bracelets. It was an awesome hands on experience for them. I really enjoyed the Kulenyane dancing some of the kids performed for us before we left the township. Keep us all in your prayers. Love ya-
– ROSA COMPEAN