Waking up on September 11th
brought sad memories for me as I remember clearly that I was living in the
dorms of Calvary Chapel San Jose when we were attacked and the Twin Towers
fell.
I will remember this day for
another reason. This September 11th was planned for taking Brian and
Lori Bowman, from the visiting Aurora Colorado team, to see Mountainview. They had been praying for over a
year! Much prayer went into this
visit as Brian was feeling badly the day before and I also was not feeling
well.
We woke up, prayed, gave the day
to the LORD and off we went for our 40KM trip. Little did we know that today, after over 4 years, would be
the day that the vision project would get land. I am thanking GOD for this and
can hardly get my mind and heart around it. Actually jumping for joy every time I think about it.
The land is temporary, as is
customary in this settlement, and requires a letter from the Ward Councillor
each year to use it BUT it is in the perfect location to start the
project. I will share it with the
Area Councillor and is located behind the school, close to the Government
Clinic, and close to the soccer field!
This large corner property with electricity was offered along with 2
others choices that are in low lying areas without electricity. Best pick..It’s
a great start!
FYI…I am planning to continue to
do the CCCCC every other Saturday outreach for the children.
Last week I drove to
Mountainview, in hard rains, and ended up in a flood area where it was
difficult to travel. Red earth was
washing down the earthen street creating large pits and crevices. You can see one at the front of the top
photo. They were 6-9 inches deep
and my car had to work to get through the holes. When I got to the tar road it
was inundated with the red earth and several inches rushing water. The entire 27 person Aurora team was to
go out last Saturday for an outreach but the shacks were flooded and even
though we offered to help clean up, we were told that it was under control and
please not to come due to weather. It was disappointing to all of us but in
retrospect I believe it was GOD’S plan.
Next week the Howard’s, from CC
Harrogate, are coming to South Africa.
They have been very involved, along with their church, in praying and
donations for the children. I am looking forward to showing them the
Mountainview area. Please pray for
a safe trip. They are bringing
several plastic containers of donations from their congregation with them. Please pray that they all get here as
safely and in tact.
With the foundation of
JESUS…Envision with me: The second
step will be to build a fence around the area that will be used to meet with
the orphans and vulnerable children for their safety. Thirdly, identify the
people in the community who are willing to help with the project. Meet with the children and start a
Kid’s Club to address the most urgent need of the children. An additional building, for meeting and
storage purposes, is also needed.
Please pray with me as GOD continues to put this project together, for
HIS glory. More soon as the project unfolds. Depending on JESUS for the strength and direction.
Blessings and love,
Jan
Please pray for:
·
Mat 9:38 The LORD of the harvest to bring HIS
laborers to help the children
·
Continued leading from the LORD on HIS plans for the
children
·
Howard’s trip to South Africa with donations for
Mountainview children.
·
Building and other materials for the start of the orphans
project.
·
IThemba lo Mazansi Africa project start this next month
·
Aurora Colorado Mission teams safe return trip
·
For an indigenous Pastor to be raised up for Mountainview
area
·
Children to learn more about the LORD and good life skills
too
·
Vehicle decisions..needing now now (as we say in SA)
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