September Update
Jason and Cara build a notice board used to communicate classes, jobs, announcements to the community.
There is a chill in the air here in Michigan and the leaves are beginning to flying south. Meanwhile in South Africa all we hear about is how gorgeous the weather is getting. Just in time for our new staff as they arrive at the AR house in Pretoria. While Annie and I “baby panic”, (thank the Lord He gave us 9 months to prepare) Jason, Cara and Nic Mitchell are packing up their life and preparing to go to South Africa. The Mitchell’s hail from Oklahoma and have officially joined the AR family. Jason is a servant leader with a background in construction, the marines and once doubled for Buzz Lightyear. Cara matches Jason perfectly and makes Beth Moore look like a new believer. These guys are off the charts! (And for those of you who really love Beth Moore, I was just kidding.)
Gogo (Granny) Masindi falls in love with Cara right away.
Jason and Cara visited us in S.Africa in April where we checked them out and vice versa. We must have passed the test because they’re joining us for the long haul. Jason has come on board as the Director of Operations in Africa. That’s just the fancy title that says he will be overseeing all of AR’s work on the ground, dealing with everything from hugging grannies to dealing with mission teams. He will especially be focusing his time and energy on Orphan and Widow Care as well as Leadership Development. Both Jason and Cara are very gifted but it’s their radical obedience to God’s call on their family as well as their genuine compassion for the things that break the heart of God, that make us want to serve together in this work. They are going to have an incredible impact on the ministry. We love this family and believe in them and know that we’ve been partnered with them to do great things for the King and His Kingdom. I encourage you to follow along on their blog and pick up Jason’s book, Invisible Children- Rescue The Perishing, which will really help you understand the passion in their hearts. Here is a video promo of Jason’s Book that’s definitely worth watching.
Prayer Requests
1. Pray for our new staff as they settle in and set the attitude of their hearts as one coming to learn and truly serve. Also pray for others to go and join them. Pray that God bring the right people along to carry this vision.
2. Prego lady- Pray for Annie as she goes through the end of her 2nd trimester. We are thrilled all is well and are blessed by a Grandma who can’t stop buying cute things for her grandson on the way.
3. At the moment it still feels as though we are catching up with life, sorting out taxes, books, general admin stuff. We are looking for a volunteer here in Lansing to help us with the many admin tasks that come up as we grow this ministry. We are praying for someone who loves research and admin and order. That’s what us visionaries need to keep us on track.
Thanks for your prayers, support and friendship. We love you.
Follow Close, Follow Hard,
allan and annie
