Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Eight years ago we uprooted our family, moved with the few belongings we could fit into our pick up truck to Malealea,Lesotho. With virtually no experience we decided to “walk on the water” and follow where our Lord lead us. With not nearly enough supporters we decided to trust our Lord to provide. We are thankful that even when we have stumbled, been unfaithful or did not heed His guidance, He has always provided for us. I think of each and everyone who have partnered with us over the years and the words of Paul says it all: I thank my God for all the memories I have of you. Every time I pray for all of you, I do it with joy. I can do this because of the partnership we've had with you in the Good News from the first day you believed until now. GW Phillippians 1 verses 3 to 5 You truly have a special place in our hearts. January 2019 arial view of A4J Lesotho base Photograph: Jacob Colter Some of you remember what it looked like in 2010, nothing but natural vegetation.... we thank Abba for each one of you who has been involved in building this base.... building us up in prayer. Our year kicked of with two World Race teams helping us in January, team XOXO and Freedom Runners. Ministry were diverse, ranging from village evangelizing in the mornings, bible study groups to teen girl ministry (this included make up tips, table manners etc) and working in the potato fields, planting grass at the pre-school, painting and decorating the pre-school to worship nights aroung a bonfire. They testified that they have not seen as many healings take place as what they have seen in Lesotho. Thank you for being radical for Christ! January – Team building picnic with our staff Khomo, Jaime and Kenuwe teaching the children on Sundays. February we hosted an all men team of eight. They focused on reaching the herd boys/ men for Christ and even spend time in the shebeen (drinking house) to reach the men. This was a first time attempt and certainly weren't without its challenges. We pray that the seeds that have been planted will reap a harvest. They eagerly helped with the manual labor on the base, collecting sand, planting grass, helping to upgrade the chicken coop to a pig sty, fixing the roof etc Pieter and I started facilitating the Art& Enterpreneurship classes for the Grade 8 from Malealea Secondary School. Alas it has been disrupted by the teachers strike, and we eagerly are waiting for school to open again on the 9th of April. Mid February Barend, Lee-Ann, Bennie and Madele from Kimberley, SA did taught our married couples, and some singles, about marriage. It was much appreciated. MeMatsepiso's husband whom she has been praying for, for 27 years received Christ as his Saviour on the Sunday... we rejoice with her :-) Joshua, Eben, Lebo, Linda and Donovan from A4J Kimberley did a week outreach at the end of February. They collected sanitary pads, bibles, audio bibles to hand out in HaJobo. Portia and Bokang (our ministry couple in HaJobo) are expecting their first child. Thank you for blessing them with baby clothes and toiletries. Our family from Bethlehem Oos blessed us with a much needed fellowship. Thank you for travelling to us, your visits are a great encouragement to us. News Flash!!!! For all who haven't heard the news yet.... Mpho and Tsepo is in a relationship, no talk of marriage yet ;-) Simon and Hannah from PE – we enjoyed your visit. Next time we will climb the mountain. Jon has been spreading his wings. Him, Teboho and Mike hiked to HaJobo and back in one day (27km x 2). He was invited to help out at the Kingdom Enduro and ride the trails.... lets just say it was time of growth for all of us..... Pieter's veggie garden is doing well Honey harvest and bee hive building -Pieter & Jaime have been stung a few times Sewing group One water tenk down.... other water storage/ splash pool in use Greeting out of the mountains from us Mierkes Please pray with us:
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