Thursday, February 19, 2009

Update!


Good Morning!
I am sorry for the late update... we've been running so fast, I haven't had a moment to spare! But here I am, ready to bring you up to speed!!
We arrived here late Saturday night- with all of our luggage! Our trip was good- a little rushed (had to run to catch our flight in Johannesburg- but we made it!!)Sunday we went to church here at Midlands Christian Centre and then had a day of much needed rest!

Monday brought a visit to Ntabamhlope to visit with some of the Hearts of Compassion families to deliver some food, clothes and prayer. Four young moms joined our family in accepting Christ. Please pray for them to stand firm in their faith and for them to continue to grow in Christ.


Tuesday we spoke at two public schools (Ron, Jennifer R and Debbie did a great job!)and got to play with some preschoolers in Wembezi at the Fountain of Life Preschool.

Tuesday afternoon we went to Ikhaya Lethu Orphanage, where we stayed for 2 days. We played with the kids (crafts, singing, wrestling, picture taking, and all sorts of wild and crazy things)prayed for and pampered the house moms and melted in the heat!! The boys did some repair work around the houses that Noel needed done. We returned Thursday evening to join the church for their home groups.


Today is Friday and Ritch is speaking at the Christian school here at the church and then we are off to do some hut visits. This evening will bring Youth Group here at the church.
Pray for us this weekend as we will be doing the reading glass clinic out in the Dalton Bridge community- we will have the opportunity to share with a lot of people- so please pray!!
Things are going really well- we are all healthy and happy and feeling very blessed!
Thank you for your prayers!
Jen

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

We're here!

Just a quick update- this is from my phone- all is well! We have already seen some amazing things- talked to 1500 elementary students, led four young moms to Jesus and now we are here at Ikhaya Lethu Orphanage for today and part of tomorrow. Hopefully tomorrow I will be able post a full report.
Our love to all!

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Welcome!

Welcome to GateWay Bible Church- South Africa!
This is where we will keep you up-to-date with our adventure in Estcourt, South Africa. We look forward to your comments and questions- so please don't be shy!
We will keep this as fresh as we can- but know that our schedule will be hit and miss.
Thank you for your prayers and comments!
We are blessed to bless!
The Team:
Ron, Jennifer, Ritch, Joanne, Debbie, Gregg, and Jen

Our Schedule:

GATEWAY BIBLE CHURCH - PROGRAMME

Saturday, 14th February to Friday, 27th February 2009










Date Day Time Programme Co-Ordinator
14-Feb Saturday Arrival at Durban Airport Erlo
Travel to Estcourt
15-Feb Sunday 8.00am Breakfast
9.00am Sunday Celebration Service
12.00pm Zulu Language Service Mfundisi
2.30pm Lunch
Free Time
6.30pm Supper
16-Feb Monday 7.00am Breakfast
8.00am Zulu School Evangelism at Mhubeni Mfundisi
1.00pm Lunch and pray at Dalton Bridge Erlo
5.00pm Supper
5.30pm Prayer Meeting
6.30pm LC & O Home Cell Leaders Meeting
17-Feb Tuesday 8.30am Breakfast
8.30am School Evangelism to "Fountain of Life" Pre-School Nadine
10.00am School Evangelism to "Dayspring" Creche Nadine
1.00pm Lunch
2.00pm Depart for Colenso to visit "Ikhaya Lethu" Children's Home Noel
18-Feb Wednesday Ministry at "Ikhaya Lethu" Children's Home
19-Feb Thursday 3.00pm Return from "Ikhaya Lethu" Children's Home
5.00pm Supper
7.00pm "Loving Care & Outreach" Home Cells
20-Feb Friday 7.00am Breakfast
7.45am ECA Assembly Gerald
8.00am "Hearts of Compassion" home visits in Ntabamhlope Erlo
1.00pm Packed Lunch at Greystone
5.00pm Supper
5.30pm Mighty Warriors Gerald
7.00pm Christian Youth Meeting Jon
21-Feb Saturday 7.00am Breakfast
9.00am Dalton Bridge Eye Glass Clinic Erlo
Bible Distribution
22-Feb Sunday 7.30am Breakfast
9.00am Celebration Service
12.00pm Zulu Language Service Mfundisi
2.30pm Lunch
Free Time
6.30pm Supper
23-Feb Monday 7.00am Weenen Game Reserve / Giants Castle Erlo
24-Feb Tuesday 7.00am Breakfast
8.00am Ntabamhlope Eye Glass Clinic Erlo
12.30pm Packed Lunch
5.00pm Mhubeni Home Cells
8.00pm Supper
25-Feb Wednesday 7.00am Breakfast
8.00am Ntabamhlope Home Based Care Volunteers Meeting followed by Food Distribution Erlo'
6.00pm Farewell Dinner
26-Feb Thursday 7.00am Breakfast
Open Day / Shopping in Howick with Pastor Glenda and Tracy
5.30pm Supper
Packing
27-Feb Friday 7.00am Breakfast
8.00am Depart from Estcourt to Durban Erlo
Depart from Durban










Please note, this programme is subject to change. We trust that you have a wonderful time with us here at the Midlands Christian Centre.










God bless you all.
In Christ








Pastors Dermot & Glenda Sandalls