How's it everyone?
We're here in the luxurious Cato Ridge Internet Cafe, and needless to say it is not equipped with DSL Broadband Internet.
Haha we're sorry we haven't kept you guys up to date, but the internet is hard to catch in South Africa.
We've been having an amazing time here these past two weeks. Andrew and Rae are amazing people, and so far these past two weeks we've been at work building a cottage in a village that is on the farm property. The vision for village is that soon we will be able to bring a grannie and her grandchildren from the Valley of 1000 Hills to live on the farm and teach them how to cook, clean, keep up personal hygiene, and improve their quality of living while their house is being built in the Valley.
We're really excited about what God is doing here, and it's really awesome to be a part of it.
South Africa is a beautiful country but is the Devil is very visible here as well.
We're living here on the farm with Andrew and Rae's family of 7, plus 8 orphans.
Dinner time is a lot more exciting here with 17 mouths to feed at one table!
It's really amazing to see the way that God provides for Andrew and Rae on a daily basis. Their entire lives are focused on this ministry, and we have come to learn that the luxuries of missionary life are very different from the luxuries of our home.
Thank you to everyone who has prayed and supported us! Every dollar that we have brought is either put to construction projects, or it goes to feed the 17 people here on the farm. It's great to see your donations going directly to the people who need it most.
If you would like to donate, please go to the Hope Farm web address. The link is located at the bottom of this blog.
Cheers!
Andrew and Ben
P.S. Andrew is doing much better after his bout with blood poisoning last week. Thanks for the prayers!
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' – Matthew 25: 35-36
- Andrew & Ben
- We are both really excited about going to South Africa this summer! This blog will be kept up to date with what is going on with our trip, and it gives you an opportunity to be a part of it. Thank you to all of you who have supported us in this awesome adventure! We pray that this summer God will use us for His glory and that we will be able to bring hope to the people of South Africa.
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8 comments:
It was great to ready about how God is using you. I continue to pray for your safety and health as well as your spiritual growth. I love you guys.
Sheri Taylor
Ben,
You are all (all 17) in our hearts and prayers. Be safe!!
Big Raff
Thanks for sharing. We would love to hear more stories of how lives are being changed and what things are going on at "Hope Farm."
I love you - Mom
We love updates on the happenings at Hope Farm. Keep changing lives - yours and others!
I love you! Stay healthy! Mom
I am so glad to hear that things are going well for both of you. I am sure you are impacting and changing lives in many ways. Please keep us updated as much as possible. I am praying for both of you! Love and miss you guys!
Will
We are so proud of you guys, it's clear this was meant to be. Thanks for being such an inspiration!
Love,
Dad
How 'bout some pictures of basil and buttercup????
Dad
Thanks for the update. It is so exciting to hear what God is doing in your lives at Hope Farm! We are praying daily for you and the provision needed for all of the occupants of Hope Farm. It is obvious God planned your trip to bring Hope Farm to our attention and prayers.
Blessings,
Mr. Ron and Mrs. Sue
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