Sat 24 September 2011

Skype with JP, Rita, Kobus & Hanneke
Jacques being the facilitator for today’s fellowship gave us some back ground info on Bulgaria which lead to one conclusion  -  aiming lower (age), will probably be the focus when moving to this culture.

Many things happening with JP and Rita are confirming that they are in the right place but they are not sure where to from here. Central Bulgaria would probably be the best location since the north shuts down for about 3-4 months in winter. We can learn a lot from them regarding community and family – it just works there so much better!!!

Prayer request from JP – Please to pray for the next 10 days for the shape and form of the KE involvement, finances, where and how often.

In short, where we are with the India trip and all our individual journeys:

1.   The journey is like building handholds for outside people to get hold off and partner with you to move in the same direction

2.   You can not be a witness of what you are not a part off

3.   All are on different routes, to God’s glory

4.   With God there are no coincidences

5.   Living in community impacts everyone

6.   You have to give people a choice to be part of the body of Christ

7.   Investment should be bottom line

Then last but not least, disciplining children creates people who can and will be obedient to God – soooooo true!

Go with God and please Lord be with the India group leaving on Wednesday!

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Friday afternoon - saying goodbye to the van Tonders who left for Bulgaria to join JP&Rita