Hiking the Magaliesburg Mountains

So this past Friday I took a day off to relax &

go hiking in the Magaliesburg mountains with

some friends. It was a awesome day of fun

with some amazing friends. Or as my friend

amber would say it was a "lovely day."

However you want to describe it, a good time

was had by all. Here are some pictures

of the beautiful scenery and fun that we had.

God's creation sure is spectacular. Hope you

enjoy it.

Spectacular view. You had to be there though

as the picture just doesn't do it justice.

Long way down but boy its a spectacular view!

Looking down into the gorge. I

almost ended up down there mom.

Close call. What's a little danger

right!! Not really mom but it was

a long ways down.

Amber & Trent enjoying the view.

Amber at the top of a rock

overlooking the gorge.

Me on top of a boulder overlooking

the beautiful landscape.

Amber & I posing for picture on

one of the many different rocks

that we climbed up and around

throughout the day.

Water at the bottom of the gorge

that we waded through. It was cold

but refreshing.

Trent and I enjoying the nice cold

water.

Relaxing in my hammock after lunch.

Trent & I diving in the pool after a nice long

hike. It felt so good.

Faith Baptist Church Baptism

This past Sunday Nov 29th we had a Baptism

service at Faith Baptist Church in Soweto.

There were 8 ladies who were baptized on

this day. They each shared there testimony

in front of the church before being baptized

in a small blow up swimming pool. It was a

very exciting day. Please pray for each of

these ladies that they continue to grow in

their walk with the Lord.

Tracy sharing her testimony in front of the

church before being baptized.

Singing as a group before being Baptized

Brenda being Baptized

Tracy being Baptized

Sibongile being Baptized

Lehae Baptism Nov 22nd 2009

This past Sunday I was able to attend a baptism

in Lehae where we have a small church started.

One of the young men jerry munyai a new

believer was baptized in the klip river. Below

are some pictures and a video of the day. Please

continue to pray for jerry as grows in his walk

with the Lord.

The members of the church singing together

before the baptism at edge of the klip river.

Jerry sharing his testimony to the church

before being baptized.

Jerry praying after his baptism.

One of the group pictures.

Training for Kilimanjaro Climb

So for my part of my vacation this year I am

going to climb the highest peak in Africa.

Yes that's is right I am going to climb

Kilimanjaro in December. The peak stands

at 5892 metres (19,331 ft). We will start our

ascent on the 16th of December and summit

the early morning of the 21st. Thats the plan

atleast. So it is 25 days from now and I am

trying to train as much as possible. I will be

sure to update you on the trip just before I

leave and after obviously. Assuming i make

it back alive. Below are some pics I got off of

the internet of Kili.

Nov 14th 2009 Soccer Tournament

The Nov 14th Tournament went very well.

Thanks to your prayers the rain and storms

stayed away. The attendance from parents

was good and the kids had a lot of fun. The

day started out with an introduction,

South African national anthem, and prayer.

Then the games began. We had two semifinal

games, a 3rd & 4th place game, and then the

Final! After the final was over brad presented

the Gospel. Then we ended with the trophy

presentation. It was a very exciting and

successful day. Pray that the contacts that

were made through out the day will lead to

more people coming to know HIM!!

Thanks again for you prayers!!

Mayibuye Primary School wearing the Brazil

jerseys.

Bonamelo Primary School wearing the

Spain jerseys.

Obed Primary School wearing the South

Africa jerseys.

Hector Peterson Primary school wearing

the Germany jerseys.

Brad, Philani, and Kurt were the referee &

linesman for the day!

1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Place Trophies!!

Brad giving the Gospel Presentation after

the final game. Parents & grandparents

were present. That was an answer to prayer.

Trophy Presentation!!

1st place team with their trophy!!

Group picture at the end.

Prayer Request

I just want to ask you to lift several things up to the Father.

If you remember a few weeks I put up a post about two guys I am doing some discipleship with. Well one of the guys just found this week that his dad has passed away. So I ask that you be lifting Zakele up this weekend as he goes home to bury his father and be with his family.

I also ask that you lift this coming Saturday Nov. 14th up. This is the end of the school year soccer tournament for the 4 teams that I have been coaching and teaching this past few months.

1) Pray for safety for the kids as they play.

2) Pray for parents to show up and watch so we can share the Word with them.

3) Pray for clear skies. Currently 40% chance of thunderstorms.

4) Pray for all the the last minute details and preparations to fall into place.

Youth Conference Nov, 7th 2009

This past Saturday on November 7th we had

a youth conference in Bromfisher for several

different churches in Soweto. It was a great

day of fellowship, worshiping the Lord, &

studying God's Word. Thanks for the

prayers. Below are a few pictures from the

day.

Group picture

Pastor Thaba translating for me during the

sermon.

Given leading the entertainment and dancing

time after the worship service.

Given speaking during the afternoon

discussion time.

Brad speaking during the afternoon

discussion time.

Youth Conference & Soccer Tournament

Hope everybody is doing well. I just want to let you know about two events coming up that you can be lifting up. First of all this coming Saturday November the 7th is a youth conference in Soweto. The event will begin at 9:00 am and go until 3:00 pm. It is going to be a packed day of worship, studying the Word, discussion time, recreation, and food. I Just ask that you lift this day up to the Father that there will be a good attendance and that the youth will listen to what the Father has to teach to them. Also ask that you lift me up as I will be speaking at this event.

Secondly be lifting up to the father the 14th of November. This is a big day we have planned for evangelism in Soweto. We are organizing a tournament for the 4 different schools I have been coaching in the last few months. So the kids are really excited about the tournament. We are inviting the family members of the kids and the community to the tournament. Just lift this day up that many will hear the Word shared and that hearts will be ready to hear. Lift up all the organizing and little details that need to be worked out for this to all come together.

Discipleship

I just wanted to share with you two friends of mine that I am enjoying the opportunity to do some discipleship with every tuesday in Soweto. Please pray for them that they will continue to grow in their relationship with God. It is exciting to see their growth and I hope they continue to seek His will. There names are Petzi, and Zakele. Below are a several pictures of them after our discipleship time in their homes this past tuesday.

Petzi & I

Petzi

Zakele & I

Zakele

About Time

Hello, everybody!! Hope everything is well. Yes, I know its hard to believe but I do have a blog now so that you can hopefully follow what is going on with me here in South Africa. I realize it's about six months late but better late than never. So here are a few pics from the last few months. By no means is this going to cover or catch you up on the last six months but oh well. I will try to keep you updated as much as possible from here on out. Enjoy the pics.

Some much needed guave ice refreshment after

a hot afternoons worth of soccer practice for me

& girls club for Amber and Rachel.

Bossman (Alan Locke), Rachel, Amber, & I before

we go to a Kaizer Chiefs soccer game.

Youth Day in Lehae!

Visiting a witch doctor in Zambia back in May.