Good Thursday, All.
Well, we've put in 7 full days here in Cape Town, and we're embarking on our 8th and last full day of this mission trip. I hope this doesn't offend any of my family or friends, but I am not ready to leave, and several of my teammates share the same sentiment. I feel like we are truly making a difference, not just here in Cape Town, but in the world. I know without a doubt that we have made a difference in the lives of the people we have ministered to and served, but even more than that, they have made a difference in ours. When our team first came together at the end of July, Elle and Jennifer were on the team. They had just returned from the Summer Cape Town mission trip and were beyond eager to return. I have to admit that I didn't understand why they couldn't wait until next year to sign up for the Cape Town mission trip, but now I have no question in my mind. Not only would I return on the next available trip or jump at the next opportunity, I would extend this stay if it were possible. My personal experience here is that I have truly experienced Heaven on Earth! Race, culture, color, and language do not matter; we are all one in the Kingdom of Heaven. We are all children of the one, true God, and I feel that here more than I ever have. Worshipping at Khanyisa Church on Sunday gave me a glimpse of Heaven as I closed my eyes and listened to at least two languages, representing four countries and three continents, singing praise to our Father!
I want to take this opportunity to thank John and Becky Hastings of Stellenberg Community Church for rallying the congregation to get involved in this mission and in MetroKids and to give according to their gifts and talents. I would like to thank Pam for her tireless efforts (although I know she is tired) for all the administrative work and attention to detail that made everything seem so seamless and easy. Thank you, Colin, for being the best project manager a team could ask for! We accomplished so much in two days at Stormont School because of your leadership. Thank you to the people of Stellenberg Community Church for your hospitality. The braai, sigtseeing on Monday, meals you prepared, and our night with your community groups all made this an unforgettable mission trip!
Last, but never least, thank you to James and Janet Senior for being the hands, feet, and heart of Jesus Christ and for loving all of God's children the way we were created to be loved: unconditionally! You inspire me to cross all boundaries and barriers to share the love of Jesus Christ, and you have shown us all the difference that just one or two people can make in this world! Thank you!
We pray for God to continue to bless you all abundantly and to keep His hand of protection on you at all times. Amen.
Your sister in Christ,
Beth
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Per your fb instructions, I read the blog. Glad I did. Great post, Beth. Very inspiring. :o)
These blogs and Justin's e-mails are very inspiring. Everytime I read them, I am moved to tears. This is so awesome that you guys are doing God's work and touching so many lives. I can't wait until Justin gets back and I can hear all about the trip and see the pictures. I know I will be overwhelmed with emotion. By reading these blogs, I have been truly touched and this trip has made a profound impact on my life. And I didn't even go! Wow! Thank you so much for the blogs.
Miranda
Heavenly Father, I pray that the Cape Town Team will have a wonderful and safe trip back to the States. I pray that their experiences and this trip will continue to touch the lives of other people. Thank You so much for letting me know someone who is on this mission trip. They have made a profound impact on my life. Amen
Beth, your post was so moving and it is so obvious how this trip has impacted yourself and the rest of the Cape Town Intersect Team. I feel so honored to have been able to read your team's daily blogs and see all the pictures - but most of all, to read about the ways in which the Lord has touched everyone involved! Praise the Lord for everyone from the Team, to the people at the Stellenberg Church and the MetroKids, and the school. You are all so blessed to have had this wonderful opportunity to minister to these children, and heed the call of the Lord at this time. I have been praying for everyone the entire trip and am blessed myself just reading the daily blogs. I am also so proud to be the mother of one of the team members, and Justin - I am so proud of you and everyone on the team! May God richly bless you all.
With much love and many prayers,
Melodie Aultman-Morris
Dear Father in Heaven,
I thank you for each and every member of the Cape Town Intersect Team 2008, and I pray your covenant over them all. Give them travelling mercies back home, and I pray they share with us how YOU have blessed them for heeding YOUR call to this ministry in Your Holy Name. I also pray that this team has another opportunity to go back to Cape Town in the future and minister again to these beautiful children, and also enjoy YOUR wondrous handiwork across the world.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
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