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Update from Briarwood Church
Rain go away - Sunday

by Christopher | July 16, 2012 4:18 PM

Sunday morning and we have a chance to worship with our new friends at Belhar Baptist Church. Joe and Kayla gave testimonies and Betty shared her motivation for coming on a mission trip to South Africa. Matt was the preacher and gave a rousing message on Mark 8 with Jesus feeding the 4000 and then healing a blind man. We were all amazed at the energy and enthusiasm of the worship. Song after song was sung with passion as a true offering to God. We were also wo welcomed by every member of the church and were amazed by the hugs given to each of us by the church members during the welcoming song. Since the weather outside was rainy and cool, we modified our plans a little bit and took a trip down to the Cape of Good Hope. The journey there on the Indian Ocean side was amazingly beautiful and we were awestruck as to the beauty of this land. When we arrived at the Cape, many of us took the tram up to the top of the point were there is a lighthouse and observation area. God was really granting us favor as for a couple minutes while we were at the top He parted the clouds and allowed us to see out into the oceans. When we arrived back at the parking area we were fortunate enough to see some of the native baboons. These baboons are used to people, so they will come up fairly close and have been known to take food, cameras, and cell phones straight from people's hands. While we were fortunate enough to not have any electronics stolen, one walked right up to the van as we had the door open. Cager emphatically "encouraged" us to close the door before the baboon could get in. We took a quick drive down on the lower road while took us right down to the ocean and the Cape Point sign. Along this brief drive we had the chance to photograph some wild ostrich. These large birds were amazing to see up close, and some were happy that they didn't want to come in the van. The return back to Cape Town had us driving up the Atlantic Ocean side and the scenery was just as breath taking as the Indian Ocean side. We would have liked to have been able to see more, but between the rain and the setting sun it soon became too dark to see the landscape. We have been extremely blessed today to be able to worship our God with our brothers and sisters in Christ and then see this amazing creation.
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Dori Miller

July 19, 2012 8:35 AM

Sounds like you have had an awesome time! No doubt you jave bleased many lives there, and i am aure yours have been blessed also! I can't wait for y'all to get home so we can hear all the stories! Praying for safe travels as you head out!

Jerry Brock and boys

July 18, 2012 9:54 PM

heys guys glad things r going good would u have cindy call or something if she can the boys really want to hear from her

Joe and Joan Mabry

July 16, 2012 6:04 PM

Still praying for you daily as you finish up your days in Cape Town and begining your trip home. What an awesome experience God has blessed you with! May he continue to guide and bless you and give you a safe trip back.

Kevin Intemann

July 15, 2012 10:09 AM

Praying that God blesses each of you and your service. May the Lord guide and direct you, keep you safe and protect you, and use you to His glory.

Kevin Intemann

July 14, 2012 9:58 PM

Praying that God blesses each of you and your service. May the Lord guide and direct you, keep you safe and protect you, and use you to His glory.

Pat M

July 14, 2012 5:18 PM

Praying that each of you will have strength for every day to share God's word in every way possible.

Lisa Gibson

July 12, 2012 12:03 AM

Glad you are there! We are praying for you everyday in VBS at FBC, Pampa. Can't wait to see everything y'all are doing!!

Jerry Brock and boys

July 11, 2012 9:57 PM

Glad u guys made it LOTS AND LOTS PRAYERS UR WAY

Mandy Clark

July 11, 2012 9:49 PM

Yay!! So good to see those smiling faces! I am so excited for all of you and am ready to hear how God blessed each of you and used you to be a blessing too! Continuing to pray for good health, protection, and God's will over each of you as you show His love.

Michele Mitchell

July 11, 2012 9:43 PM

Coolest picture I've seen today! That's blue pelican shirts in South Africa! Thank you team for taking this step!!! The teams here in Miami are praying for you. Can't wait to watch your week unfold.

Jason Clark

July 11, 2012 12:52 PM

I am praying for each of you as you serve the people of South Africa. Thank you for being God's willing servants!

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