Updates from the mission field
The Ordination Service of Michael Watson You are cordially invited to attend the Ordination Service of Michael Watson in Lusaka, Zambia It would be so nice to have you join us. Bishop Martin Morrison of Christ Church Midrand will be officiating the ordination service and Bishop Glenn Lyons of Tokai Community Church will be preaching […]
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Like Abraham of the Bible, ABRAHAM has left his home country (Thailand) and is headed to a (Zambia) country where God will use him to be a blessing to many. “I will bless you…so that you will be a blessing”Genesis 12:2 ESV The shipping company informed us that ABRAHAM is currently in transit on a ship in
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We are so grateful for the HUGE encouragement we received from our home church last month. We received a care package from Tokai Community Church in September while we were down in Durban, South Africa for our church Synod. This care package contained some chocolates, biltong, nuts, coffee, cards, and notes. A smile enveloped our
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There is good news on the vehicle front. We have finally purchased a vehicle that fits our needs and our budget with the funds that were raised during the #run4wheels fundraiser. We are excited about this vehicle as it is just what we need for mission work in Zambia. The vehicle has been ordered from Thailand and
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How on earth can someone rejoice in suffering? Here’s Colossians 1:24-26 in a visual diagram that emphasises the two main verbs in this sentence – There are two fascinating ideas presented in this sentence: 1.) Paul says that he is rejoicing in his sufferings! This begs the question: “How can he rejoice while suffering?” This
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We are so grateful for the way that the #run4wheels fundraiser is still growing. As of 30 July, the total funds raised so far is R122, 850. This is will be added to other funds that have come in for a vehicle. Hopefully we will soon be able to purchase the right vehicle for our
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Denzil Abrahams ran the 88km Comrades Marathon this year as a fundraiser to raise funds to help us purchase a mission vehicle for our mission work in Zambia. People were invited to participate in this #run4wheels fundraiser by pledging some money per kilometre that he would complete. We had a total of R626.45 that was
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By the time we reached the end of the course, I wrestled inwardly with mixed feelings. On the one hand, I felt so ready to be back home with my husband but at the same time I dreaded saying goodbye to these precious women I had bonded with. I had new sisters and mothers that
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You have an opportunity help Denzil Abrahams Run4Wheels for Zambia Missions. This is such a beautiful thing that is happening, and we are excited to be part of it. Fundraiser for a Vehicle Denzil Abrahams has initiated a fundraiser for a 4×4 vehicle for us to use here in Zambia. We praise God for this
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I attended the Simeon Trust Preaching Workshop on Biblical Exposition in Kitwe, Zambia on 21-23 March 2023. The workshop aimed at helping preachers to become better expositors of the apocalyptic literature. We looked specifically at the book of Revelation. The Simeon Trust vision: “The growth of the gospel through equipping expository preachers”. “This is NOT
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The last few days before and since our arrival in Lusaka have been quite a whirlwind! We can hardly believe that we only arrived 4 days ago. It feels like it’s been ages already. ‘What have we been up to’ you ask? Well let me tell you… Packing Dilemmas On Tuesday (17 January 2023), we
May 2023 be a good year for you! We pray that you will grow closer to Jesus in this New Year – that you will know more of His love and grace and mercy. May your family enjoy happy times together and may your home always be filled with enough food to extend hospitality to
Happy New Year dear friends! Currently we find ourselves in Durban, in the beautiful lush greenery and the sticky humid heat.
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It’s at this time of year that we remember that we are truly blessed by God. Christmas reminds us that God blessed us by visiting us and by redeeming us from sin. Wow! How amazing is it that God came down to earth, born in a stable so that he could visit you and me.
Michael has finally been able to repair our broken motorcycle which had a cracked cylinder-head. He had to order a gasket-set from London since there were none available in South Africa. This is an old motorcycle (1979 Honda CX500) so spares are quite rare. Due to its impressive age, Renée (and Jane – Renée’s friend)
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We have successfully managed to pass through the SIM membership application process. We are now ‘appointee members’ whilst we wait to pass through the SIM orientation process known as SIM-Start. After this 7-day online (zoom meetings) orientation course we will have a good idea of who SIM is and how they operate. Our SIM-Start started
Lately, I have been struggling with finding my identity in busyness, or in my case, lack of busyness.A year ago I was a high-school Science teacher with a busy job. At the beginning of this year I was a missionary to Zambia, learning a new language and working on relationships in a new environment. Now
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We have applied for full membership to serve as SIM missionaries and our SIM application is progressing well. The SIM application progress has been intense and vigorous with multiple documents, questionnaires, and checks. Their membership application process is the most thorough that we have ever encountered! We have had to complete doctrinal questionnaires, get health
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Because of the hope we have in Christ, we can say with confidence: we have been shaken, but we are not stirred! 😉 Some of you may not know it yet, but we are currently NOT in Zambia with our beloved Luvale friends. We unexpectedly and suddenly found ourselves back in Cape Town through a very painful
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