Tuesday, January 29, 2008

What Will We Do?

Until we have our applications in and see just who we are, it is difficult to say what we will do. More important that doing, however, is being. We will go to be in relationships with our hosts and the people they are ministering to in the communities they live in.

Based on what we're hearing from you (folks saying they are going to send in applications), we will likely split our team into two locations in Namibia - one group with Dieter and Joan Morsbach in Okahandja and the other group with Tresford and Fabiola Banda in Arandis.

A group that is with Dieter would be involved in the communities of Vyf Rand and Nau Aib, assisting in 30 preschools in those communities, and loving on the many children of those communities.

A group in Arandis would be focused, I imagine, on two different things. If we have any dancer types sign up, they will be asked to lead dance classes for the children of the community like we did last year. The remainder of the group in Arandis will partner with the local church, assisting in their ministry, visiting and relating to families in the community, and loving on children.

The specifics, though, wait until we have applications and know just who we are - and what your heart desires. So... you have that ap filled out yet?

Monday, January 14, 2008

To G.O. Or Not To G.O.

That is the question!


Often when we begin planning a trip to Namibia people will say that they are waiting to see if God will tell them to go. If that is you, I have news for you: He's already told you to go. The Bible is very clear. Take a look at Matthew 28:18-20 and Acts 1:8. You're called to go.


So, if you're called to go, what should you be seeking to hear from God about this opportunity?


You should be seeking God to see if there is a reason right now that you should NOT be going. And that's a legitimate consideration. Perhaps at this point your primary responsibilities as a husband, father, wife, mother, employee, student, steward, or some other role that you are called to play, would take precedence over a trip to Namibia. Then you could know and say with clear conscience, "Not this time".


I encourage you to prayerfully consider going to Namibia this summer. Tell God that you know that He's called you to go - you're just wondering if this is the right trip for you to take part. See what He says. If He doesn't give you a definitive reason to stay home, let's go!

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Namibia Info Meeting

Join us Sunday, January 6th at 12:30pm