I'm so excited! At least 8 Youth have already told me that they want to be baptized on Sunday - how cool is that??? I am hoping that the day will be special to them and that we can plan the service to that it is celebratory and a worshipful experience for them. It will be my first baptism - other than my own and practicing in Div School - I can't wait!
Saturday was lovely - I stayed at home and read a book ALL day! Really can't believe I actually did that, but I did. Read one of Francine Rivers' novels - good stories!
Saturday night Putt Putt was fun except that the course was crazy!!! All up and down hills, around corners, dropping through shafts, walking through water, hitting the ball through water - craziness! There were 10 of us - a mix of South Africans and Americans - mostly Americans - Virginia Baptists and International Mission Board Volunteers. We went for drinks afterward at M&A - my choc shake had a coffee flavor to it, but it wasn't terrible. Played a game called "I Never Have" or something like that - great way to learn things about folks! Its amazing who has been streaking and who hasn't (I haven't, by the way)!
Sunday worship was fun. Young Mi played piano, Tony, Anne, Russell and Nomalanga sang. They did some great harmonies! We sang "In the Garden" as the final hymn - it was sweet - I think I remember that it was Granny's favorite. What wonderful legacy she has - what a wonderful lady!
Went to Clearwater after church for lunch - there were 7 of us - it was fun. Was also able to buy some really inexpensive CDs from Gospel Direct. Later that afternoon, Kelsey, Drew, and Mercedes and I all went to a service at Rouxville Church - a celebration service for some Korean Missionaries sponsored by Troyeville, Berea, and Belview Baptist churches. The music was great, but the sermon was very very long - got to hear the words twice - once in Korean and once in English. I was sooooo tired - had to fight to keep my eyes open!
Of course, even though I was very tired, I stayed up until way after midnight last night - silly me! It was fun hanging out with my roommates, though. We watched a House and then talked. Will miss Amber when she goes home this summer. Guess thats all for now. Monday has been relaxing - will be house sitting for Kate and David the next two weeks - then shortly after that, I go home!!!
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Supporting the Ministry of Troyeville Baptist and the Touch Life Centre
Many of you have asked about how you can support the ministries here in Troyeville. We love your prayer support and we know that God is answering in wonderful ways!
If you'd like to support the ministries financially, here are some of the current needs:
Sponsor a Child at Touth Life Centre: Tuition for our preschool is R300 (~ $40), but most families can only afford to pay about R 50 - the rest is provided by donations. If you sponsor a child, you will enable us to continue this ministry to the community - we'll send pictures of your child and have
him or her write to you. The sponsorship would last for 3 - 4 years depending on how long the child attends our school.
All finanical contributions should go through the Virginia Baptist Mission Board (VBMB) in Richmond, VA. You can get donations to us by sending them to the VBMB office at
VBMB
Glocal Missions and Evangelism Team
Attn: Jeannette Hildebrand
2828 Emerywood Pkwy
Richmond, VA 23294-3718
Please Indicate that your donation is for The Ministries of Troyeville Baptist Church in Johannesburg, South Africa. If you'd like for your donation to go to a specific need above, please indicate that also.
Let us know your name and address so that we can thank you and send pictures of what your contributions helped support.
If you have any questions about donating, contact Terry Raines or Nichole Bulls at the VBMB office - 804-915-5000 or 800 ALL BGAV
Blessings!!!
If you'd like to support the ministries financially, here are some of the current needs:
Sponsor a Child at Touth Life Centre: Tuition for our preschool is R300 (~ $40), but most families can only afford to pay about R 50 - the rest is provided by donations. If you sponsor a child, you will enable us to continue this ministry to the community - we'll send pictures of your child and have
him or her write to you. The sponsorship would last for 3 - 4 years depending on how long the child attends our school.
All finanical contributions should go through the Virginia Baptist Mission Board (VBMB) in Richmond, VA. You can get donations to us by sending them to the VBMB office at
VBMB
Glocal Missions and Evangelism Team
Attn: Jeannette Hildebrand
2828 Emerywood Pkwy
Richmond, VA 23294-3718
Please Indicate that your donation is for The Ministries of Troyeville Baptist Church in Johannesburg, South Africa. If you'd like for your donation to go to a specific need above, please indicate that also.
Let us know your name and address so that we can thank you and send pictures of what your contributions helped support.
If you have any questions about donating, contact Terry Raines or Nichole Bulls at the VBMB office - 804-915-5000 or 800 ALL BGAV
Blessings!!!
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