Seed of Hope

Sunday 18 February 2018

Greetings from Heather

Greetings All!

We have just come back from lunch at the Wards (Kierra is the Seed of Hope Director). We were sitting out on the porch in the 30+ degree sun, watching monkeys play in the trees while being told that this wasn't a very good year for the mango growing in the yard. (The monkeys take a bite out of the mango and then throw it to the ground)


We had just come from the morning service at the Oasis church, where we praised God with some of the same choruses that we are used to, only they worship in both English and Zulu. Their church is so excited about moving from a school into their own building in just 5 weeks.  God is good!!



Some aspects of South Africa are about what I expected, some seem like 1950's Great Britain, while others are much like home. As a 'newby' on this trip, I have tried to visit/take part in a variety of Seed of Hope outreaches. I was able to visit shut-in Seniors in their homes, attend classes and share at the local high school, read stories in English to local children, sit in on a computer intro class and be part of a new "gogo" (grandmas) club. And, of course, did some reno work.

I can't begin to tell you about all the special people that we've met and their touching and often tragic stories. Yet they are a joyful, thankful people - full of laughter and hugs. Unbelievably, its almost time to head back to the great white north, so soon we will be able to share some of our stories with you in person.


Please pray for us as we travel back and begin to process all that the Lord is teaching us.

 - Heather

2 comments:

  1. We are praying for you and the team, Heather! Thank you for sharing about some of your time there!

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  2. We are continuing to pray for you all. So thankful to read your report. Praying for your safe travels home.

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