When I first arrived at training camp in Gainesville, GA, I was very nervous. I was almost to the point where I just wanted to go home. I was not nervous about my team, nor was I nervous about training camp. I was afraid about the ministry that we would be doing in Africa. There was a guy on the serve team named Luis who was very adamant about being anointed. I knew that I was anointed by God, but it didn’t truly sink in until training camp. The music leader, Davy sung a free verse song that went like this: “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is around me, because he has anointed me to proclaim His Word.” This comes directly from Isaiah 61. This changed my view of my fears and my ministry. I can’t explain it exactly, but I was simply at ease with my fears! Presently, I am still nervous, but my fears are rational. I can not wait to be able to tell all of you in full what God has done here in Africa! –Noah Tassie
So let me just say that our lives are constantly unpredictable but busy. We as a team have endured so many days of travel that we are overly prepared to settle down into our permanent mission site. We have had our ups and downs, but together we have grown in Christ as a unified team. Only the Lord knows what tomorrow brings, so as for us we will be still and know that the Lord is God. I would like to let everyone back home know how much I love them and tell them that I miss them more than anything. –Kayla Harvey (Acts 1:7-8)
To start off I want to say Africa is beautiful and the people are even more beautiful! God has shown me over the past 2 weeks about servant hood and that I need to give everything to Him. One night at training camp we were told to pray and find out what God wanted us to give over to Him completely. God was telling me MY LIFE. This was hard for me but I did it and God has shown me now it is all in His hands. –Jordan Feltes
Hey everyone! I just arrived last night to our final home and it is beautiful! God has been working in amazing and wonderful ways. The very first day with our team everyone seemed to get along well. By the second and third days our team became family. I am amazed everyday how I can love people who were complete strangers to me. I guess that proves how big God’s love is. –Rachel Messick
I just have to say that God is totally changing my life. I’m experiencing Him on a whole new and different level. I mean we have to trust in God all the time, but here in Africa you learn that trusting God is not the same as back home. I don’t have my family, friends, or my comfort zone, but I am learning that I have people that love me here and above all a God who I am getting deeper in relationship with. I just finished reading Acts and God showed me that Paul was a man radical in what he believed. So with a lot to say but not enough words to explain it, all I say is thank you all for your prayers. Que Dios Ios Bendiga! –Gaby Duran (Acts. 20:24)
Our team arrived at our final destination yesterday the Hnonno homestead run by Pastor Mike Pratt. It is located in Southern Swaziland just outside of Mkhuzweni; filled with beautiful faces and welcoming waves. Each day I have learned a little more siSwati and a lot more about my team, my leaders and my translators Musa and Xolani. I am pumped for ministry and am ready to see more miracles happen! Thank you all for your continuous prayers and encouragement. I love you!! –Nia Kimbrell
Sani-boo-nan-ie (hello) everyone! The past few weeks have been quit eventful. We just arrived at our destination last night in Mkhuzweni and God has shown His protection and faithfulness all the way through. Several people on our team have been sick, but after we prayed God healed every one of them. Hallelujah! It’s obvious that Satan doesn’t want us here in Swazi, but his attacks are no more than compliments to us. That’s even more proof that God’s going to do something bug! I’m so excited. I love you all. –Skye Ocegueda
Sawubona! Greetings from Swaziland! We’ve only been in Africa a short time, so we haven’t had much of a chance at ministry yet. However, on Sunday after church, a few of us stayed behind at the church for a while waiting to drive the Pastor home. We got the chance to play with the kids, with 2 cute little boys being my playmates! I had so much fun with them! I threw rocks with them (to break the ice) and then chased and tickled the giggling boys! They really made my first experience with Swazi kids such a blessing! Love you all! –Alison Frankish
On this trip God has shown me that my life does not belong to me but to Him that created me. I realize that I have to give my whole life over to Christ not just the parts that I wants Him to have. God is stretching me in many ways and I can’t wait to see what else He has in store. Love you all. –Kayleen Ebens
