Boxes Update

Happy Thanksgiving! It is with thankful hearts that we greet you from South Africa.

We have so many things to be thankful for! As we begin our list of gratitude, we pause to thank our Lord for all that He has done for us. We praise Him for the freedom that we have to worship and serve Him.  

Later today we will go to Pastor Dave’s for a Thanksgiving feast! It’s sure to be a Thanksgiving to remember. J

Thank you for your love and support! Enjoy your day, and consider telling those around you what the Lord has done for you.

Jason & Stacy

“Happy Turkey Day Everyone!!! I am thankful for a family that loves me and is always there for me.” Brittany

“I am thankful that we are in Africa. And I am thankful for my friends and family.” Chandler

 It’s hard to believe that we are already halfway through November, and over ½ of the way through our time here.

Jason and I celebrated our 15^th wedding anniversary this past weekend. We stayed in Rooi Els at our friend’s cottage on the beach. It was lovely! We had beautiful weather and plenty of time for relaxation and reflexion on our years together. Jason and I discussed how grateful we are to be in South Africa and how thankful that we didn’t let our fears stop us from being here.  It’s hard to imagine missing out on all of the many blessings enjoyed and lessons learned. 

We came back Sunday night for Bible study. The study is focusing on the Christian World View and how we are the image bearers of Christ. Much of the talk last night was on the fruits of the Spirit (the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control… Gal. 5:22) and how each of them begins with our attitude, which I had never thought of before. We also looked at the cooperation of the Spirit, (2 Peter 1: 5-8) and how it is so essential to an abundant life. This study is very encouraging as well as convicting. 

Our email is out again. It may not be a quick fix this time, we will just have to wait and see. For now we are emailing at a friend’s house. Please be patient with us as we work to resolve the problem.

In other news…

The work team has left and we are busy cleaning and getting things back to “normal”

The church construction is coming along well

We continue to make new friends and grow deeper relationships… praise God!

Brittany had a nice weekend with friends… lots of laughing, sharing, talking and getting to better know each other

Chandler also had a nice weekend with friends…lots of swimming, playing with snakes (their new pets) and more swimming. Oh, and a broken toe, poor guy

Please continue to keep the Weinbergs in your prayers. Their son in-law has been given 6 months to live and is not doing well with the chemo. Pray for wisdom (in knowing when they should return home) and peace (being so far from home when their daughter is going through something so difficult.)  We are so thankful that we can be here to support them. Please pray that we will have encouraging words and actions. 

Sending love and hugs your way!

In His Service,

JSBC

Hilary, Cheryl, Brittany and Diane took me out to the sweetest little restaruant for my birthday. It was really the most special day! Later in the evening, Jason and the kids took me to Moyo’s for dinner!! Oh, what fun!

Hi to you all! I know that it’s time for some new pictures. To be honest, I have been struggling with which ones to share. I don’t want it to seem like we are on some big holiday. The ministry work is what we are here for, and the sight seeing is just a bonus. A very nice bonus. With that being said, here are some of the highlights from the last several weeks.

Here we are (Boxes and Weinbergs) at Cape Agulhas, where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. It’s also the southernmost tip of Africa.

I know, I know! It’ s been a long time since you’ve heard from us!

A work team arrived from Detroit, Michigan on the 30^th of October. There are 11 of them here to help with the building project. They will be here a total of 2 weeks. It is a nice team, and they have been very helpful.  We begin the day with devotions, which Jason is leading on Wednesdays, and then they have breakfast before they head off for work. They arrive home sometime around 6:00 and then we have dinner and an end of the day wrap up. The people at the Malmesbury church are taking turns providing their lunch and doing the laundry.  Diane and I have been busy preparing their breakfast and dinners.  

The building is coming along well. The paint is on the interior walls and the doors are hung. The construction here at the camp should begin soon as well. There will be a lot going on once that starts!

More soon,

Stacy