Today we spent the morning at the Khayelitsha Corps. Several of us spent time with the congregation and then participated in a feeding scheme, where the people were given food and then accompanied home and prayed for. During the service, Paul, who runs the corps, did a traditional Zulu dance that was very moving. Dave and Mike both expressed that it was difficult to hold back tears because of the immense passion this man had for the Lord - he danced like David before God.
Others of us spent time with the Mums Group in the community, who provide home based care to those who are sick and unable to care for themselves. I met an 82 year old woman who had 8 children of her own and so many grandchildren she said she'd lost count. I had a heart-breaking moment in this encounter as she asked me if I could take one of her grandchildren with me to America so that she could grow up and be able to work and have a better life. It was a moment where all I could do was cry out to God in thanks for what I've been given, and for what I know my son will have.
Later in the evening we spent time at the Athlone Corps. The women did PrayerAreobics with the women of the Corps and the men participated in Mens Fellowship. It was a fun and relaxing evening of sharing and fellowship.
The internet isn't always readily available so the posts and pictures will come as we're able to get them up! I'm hoping to get some video clips up later - the music and dance here is incredible!
Others of us spent time with the Mums Group in the community, who provide home based care to those who are sick and unable to care for themselves. I met an 82 year old woman who had 8 children of her own and so many grandchildren she said she'd lost count. I had a heart-breaking moment in this encounter as she asked me if I could take one of her grandchildren with me to America so that she could grow up and be able to work and have a better life. It was a moment where all I could do was cry out to God in thanks for what I've been given, and for what I know my son will have.
Later in the evening we spent time at the Athlone Corps. The women did PrayerAreobics with the women of the Corps and the men participated in Mens Fellowship. It was a fun and relaxing evening of sharing and fellowship.
The internet isn't always readily available so the posts and pictures will come as we're able to get them up! I'm hoping to get some video clips up later - the music and dance here is incredible!
Thanks so much for sharing with us, Michelle! I can't wait to hear all the stories in person, and "debrief" with you, Judy, and others when you're back. I continue to pray for the team daily - am excited to see how God is touching your lives.
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