Last week the Lord allowed us to use Voyager air miles that were going to expire to take a trip to Durban to visit IFM missionaries, Don and Karen Kilmer. 
Don and Tony first met over 30 years ago in Africa prayer band at Bob Jones University. The Kilmers gave us the opportunity not only to see the work they are doing for the Lord among the Zulus, but also to share in the ministry God has raised up in Embo. The Kilmers' ministry is in Zulu, so we learned what a challenge it is to speak through an interpreter! Tony preached at the Bible study at the sugar cane farm on Thursday afternoon. 
In the photo above, Tony is seated next to Bheki, who interpreted for him at this study and also at another Bible study later that evening in Embo. 
On Friday afternoon, Don interpreted for me when I taught at the afternoon children's meeting. That evening, Don and Tony both preached the gospel in the township at a wake service for a shopkeeper. On Saturday Tony and Don hung some doors at a workday at the church building. 
Bheki interpreted for Tony when he preached from Numbers 20 on Sunday morning 
and for me when I taught the Sunday School on the crucifixion. Pray for the gospel to change lives in Embo. 
On Sunday evening, Tony preached in English for Pastor Bill Daniels, who gave him the opportunity to preach to his flock at New Germany Baptist Church. 
On Monday, Don and Karen gave us our first experience at a game park. We saw lions, hippotami, elephants, a rhinoceros, nyalas, impalas, gemsboks, wildebeests and giraffes. We returned to Cape Town from this very pleasant ministry holiday yesterday, 19 August 2008, making it a very memorable 29th wedding anniversary! God is so good!
Don and Tony first met over 30 years ago in Africa prayer band at Bob Jones University. The Kilmers gave us the opportunity not only to see the work they are doing for the Lord among the Zulus, but also to share in the ministry God has raised up in Embo. The Kilmers' ministry is in Zulu, so we learned what a challenge it is to speak through an interpreter! Tony preached at the Bible study at the sugar cane farm on Thursday afternoon. In the photo above, Tony is seated next to Bheki, who interpreted for him at this study and also at another Bible study later that evening in Embo. On Friday afternoon, Don interpreted for me when I taught at the afternoon children's meeting. That evening, Don and Tony both preached the gospel in the township at a wake service for a shopkeeper. On Saturday Tony and Don hung some doors at a workday at the church building. Bheki interpreted for Tony when he preached from Numbers 20 on Sunday morning and for me when I taught the Sunday School on the crucifixion. Pray for the gospel to change lives in Embo. On Sunday evening, Tony preached in English for Pastor Bill Daniels, who gave him the opportunity to preach to his flock at New Germany Baptist Church. On Monday, Don and Karen gave us our first experience at a game park. We saw lions, hippotami, elephants, a rhinoceros, nyalas, impalas, gemsboks, wildebeests and giraffes. We returned to Cape Town from this very pleasant ministry holiday yesterday, 19 August 2008, making it a very memorable 29th wedding anniversary! God is so good!
3 comments:
Wow what an amazing visit - that had to have been a lot of fun. I have never forgotten my first time at Kruger National Park. I wanted to thank you for my birthday present - I am reading it now. I realized I have no way to contact you - I need to get your email address and phone number.
Amazing stuff,yip we all can agree to the good and greatness of our Almighty God,Its so good to know that we have brothers and sisters in Christ all over the world and just how the Lord made provision for everything even for friends.
Trust the Lord to make an opportunity for us to have some fellowship and hear all the stories
Love always,and be blessed
The work in which the Lord has you engaged is awesome! Our ministry in Everett Washington would like to sponser you in prayer and seek to help with your needs.
Please contact me at your leisure.
John Darby
johnwinstondarby at gmail dot com
Bless you and Happy New Year!
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