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Prayer Letter
December
2008
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annie & nfundo visiting house to house
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Avuwani,
(Hello in Venda)
It's the month of Christmas, but my mind refuses to
fully accept it. It's become increasingly HOT and
rainy around here, I have heard few Christmas
carols, and there is simply a general lack in terms
of store decor, lighted trees, or gingerbread. And
so it is revealed what I associate with the holiday.
Maybe I will experience a healthy Christmas detox
this year, and experience it anew. One thing is
certain, we miss all of you an extra lot this month,
as it feels like the time to be with everyone we
love.
The month has been busy, but good. On our weekly
rounds of visiting homes in the township to pray &
deliver food, we visited a sangoma (or "traditional
healer," aka, witch doctor). These guys have a lot
of power in the community. And they are for real in
bed with the enemy. he had his herbs and barks
drying around him as we visited. He was a sharp,
smart guy, with good questions..."what's behind this
food? what do you want from me? Is God the force I
feel leading me as I choose medicines? Who does God
choose? If I'm a witch doctor, does God still want
me? Pray for me that I can understand God."...and
so, Allan got to pray for this witch doctor, that he
would understand God. That was a special privilege.
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allan preached this Sunday at church on
"The Kingdom of God" |
Prayer
Requests
This
month we ask you to pray:
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Thanks to the Lord,
the latest business and computer classes have successfully finished!
Over 50+ students have completed their 3 month classes!!!
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Starting this
month, through the end of our time here, we have various visitors
and church groups coming through, that we will be hosting. It's a
great privilege to share our life here with people who sacrifice to
come. It's also important that we keep our focus, rhythm, and work
going strong. (mom & dad come in April!!!!)
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We need to replace
ourselves for next year! We have a woman seriously considering
moving here to be our internship director. We also need interns. As
of this month, we have our first committed intern for next year! We
want at least 9 more.
We are excited
to be partnering with you.
follow close, follow hard
allan & annie
p.s Incase some
of you are unaware, we are writing regularly and posting pics of our
time here on our blog.
www.africarevolution.blogspot.com
Notes on Giving
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We are officially a 501(c)(3) tax deductible
charitable organization! Please inform us of your
most recent mailing address so we can send you your
tax deductible receipts. Praise the Lord for this
more then 2yr process!!
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Pray for us as we continue to seek to meet our
monthly support raising goals. We are at 55%
of where we need to be in regard to monthly donors.
While it is slow growing we are exceedingly
grateful for every gift. Click for more details:
Life Support Team
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