This has been a hectic month so far but at the same time filled with many blessings. Our Land Rover went into the workshop to have it's engine overhauled. We should be getting it back at the end of the week. We are very thankful to God for the faithfulness of his people who have contributed to having the engine repaired. Thanks so much to all of you.
We were able also to have our eyes tested and new glasses. It is so good to be able to see things that are not in a haze or blur. Thanks so much Deidre, you guys are such a blessing! Dawn and I have both had quite a lot of dental work done and are starting to get back to normal. I have been to the chiropractor a few times to try and get my neck and back into line again. They have been out of line for so long that skew feels almost normal.
We have been to many prayer meetings and have had the opportunity to share at a number of Churches. Thank you for having us over we have made many new friends and look forward to keeping in contact with you.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Prayer needed
As we visit and share all over South Africa, pray that God would protect us and that we would be able to ignite a passion for mission in Mozambique.
With the new Mossurize Ndau Team coming together we are going to need much help with building of new housing (6 houses will need to be built) not all at once but quite soon. AIM Mozambique has opened a project to raise funds for the building of these houses.
If you feel that God is directing you towards being involved in this ministry.
For financial contributions please contact Jill at finance.sa@aimint.net & quote project number SR-MOZ-152-U
But if you would like to be involved in a building team from February 2010 onwards please contact us on jdreyneke@aimint.net
HOME ASSIGNMENT
Why have we gone on home assignment?
There have been some fantastic developments in the Mossurize district. A team of missionaries are going to be coming together to minister in the district. Why? Since we arrived in Espungabera in January 2002 God has been building His Church. And Dawn and I have been running to try & keep up with the Lord. We at times have felt so overwhelmed at the hunger for God and His Word. We have been used by God to plant 11 Churches but we have now got to a point where we have to stop planting Churches. Because we are unable to disciple the leaders and potential leaders in each of the Churches.
That is why the MOSSURIZE NDAU TEAM is coming together. So that we can do the work well and disciple the churches properly and to build Christ centered Churches among all African people. We have been witness to see God at work in bringing together this team. Walter and Rosie McCorkell are the first to join up and we expect them around October 2010. This is going to mean that Dawn and I will take on a new role of being team leaders and being the "gap" people for the new missionaries. Please pray for this.
We are at the moment in South Africa visiting our supporting Churches and many friends who have been a major port of our ministry in Mozambique. Please pray with us that as we visit and share what God is doing that we would be able to improve our financial situation. We had run out of work funds in October 2008.
Our Land Rover is at the moment in the workshop to have the engine overhauled, our vehicles take a beating all the time. The roads never seem to get any better but steadily worse and worse.
There have been some fantastic developments in the Mossurize district. A team of missionaries are going to be coming together to minister in the district. Why? Since we arrived in Espungabera in January 2002 God has been building His Church. And Dawn and I have been running to try & keep up with the Lord. We at times have felt so overwhelmed at the hunger for God and His Word. We have been used by God to plant 11 Churches but we have now got to a point where we have to stop planting Churches. Because we are unable to disciple the leaders and potential leaders in each of the Churches.
That is why the MOSSURIZE NDAU TEAM is coming together. So that we can do the work well and disciple the churches properly and to build Christ centered Churches among all African people. We have been witness to see God at work in bringing together this team. Walter and Rosie McCorkell are the first to join up and we expect them around October 2010. This is going to mean that Dawn and I will take on a new role of being team leaders and being the "gap" people for the new missionaries. Please pray for this.
We are at the moment in South Africa visiting our supporting Churches and many friends who have been a major port of our ministry in Mozambique. Please pray with us that as we visit and share what God is doing that we would be able to improve our financial situation. We had run out of work funds in October 2008.
Our Land Rover is at the moment in the workshop to have the engine overhauled, our vehicles take a beating all the time. The roads never seem to get any better but steadily worse and worse.
In Espungabera
The outreach team again came with a bounty of energy. Some of the younger guys got stuck in with a building project. We have been trying a little by very little to build the pastors manse. But then all the help arrived.
There was such a hive of activity going on and in no time the walls were going up. A few of the girls tried their hand at brick laying as well. The result of some interest and some enthusiasm is shown in the middle pic.
We now are ready to start the roof. Making the roof trusses, then putting up the roof sheeting. (corrugated iron) But that is going to need money again. So we now are waiting on the Lord to provide for the next stage, roofing and then we will need to put in windows, doors and floors. Wow! God has done so much in such a short time & we have had the privilege of being His hands and feet on earth! How cool is that!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Siyabuzana
The children were once again "spoiled rotten". They are never paid so much attention and given the time of day. It was just great to see the team teaching Bible stories and playing games and getting their faces painted.
We were also part of the Sunday service where we witnessed 2 people giving their lives to the Lord and a number of baptisms.
With hand raised this lady confesses her faith in the Lord Jesus.
So what did we do?
The basic thrust of the outreach this year was follow-up visits to 2 Churches we had planted along with outreach teams from previous years. We went to Siyabuzana in weather that threatened to pour rain on us almost all the time we were there. This was a cause for much prayer as we planned to show the Jesus film 2 nights. Edson the leader there with the elders organised a fantastic time. And it always touches me how generous theses people are.
They decorated the Church as well as the tree next to the Church with all kinds of fruit.
They decorated the Church as well as the tree next to the Church with all kinds of fruit.
The outreach team arrived
We enjoyed our time with Walter & Rosie. It was great seeing them again. We took them back to Harare to fly home on the 24th June. Then on the 28th June the outreach team arrived after a 2 day tiring trip. They were a 20 person team from quite a few different Churches & denominations.
Walter & Rosie
We went to Harare to fetch Walter & Rosie. It was so good seeing them again. I is amazing how much we had bonded with them when they were here last a year ago. We have become such good friends. We are really grateful that the Lord had given us friends that are so similar in mind and heart.
Their purpose in this trip was to check where exactly the Lord wanted them to serve him. And we went to 2 places with them. Makumba which is near Mukuyana & Chitsama or more correctly the area of Chitsama. God in Walter and Rosie's words said He shouted CHITSAMA in the way He made it clear to them. this pic from Google earth will give you and idea. all the little brown dots you see are houses.
They are going to be about 3/4 the way across and 3/4 the way up the picture near the the tool bar. Praise God with us for their faithfulness to Him.
Their purpose in this trip was to check where exactly the Lord wanted them to serve him. And we went to 2 places with them. Makumba which is near Mukuyana & Chitsama or more correctly the area of Chitsama. God in Walter and Rosie's words said He shouted CHITSAMA in the way He made it clear to them. this pic from Google earth will give you and idea. all the little brown dots you see are houses.
They are going to be about 3/4 the way across and 3/4 the way up the picture near the the tool bar. Praise God with us for their faithfulness to Him.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Fetching friends
Today we leave for Harare to fetch couple arriving from Northern Ireland on Monday. Walter & Rosie will be with us for almost 3 weeks and will be seeking God's face and answer to prayer as to their exact placement as missionaries. We can't wait to see them again. They were part of last years outreach team.
Egon who is from Brazil will be going with for the drive to Harare to see a bit of Africa, (not a whole lot to see along the road) but it is his first time in Africa.
Egon who is from Brazil will be going with for the drive to Harare to see a bit of Africa, (not a whole lot to see along the road) but it is his first time in Africa.
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