Boxes Update

We are on our way!

Thank you again for supporting us. We will let tou know when we have arrived home on Tuesday. (It’s supposed to be a high of -2 in Minnesota!!!)

In Him,

The Boxes

Is that John Hardy’s BBQ I hear calling my name?! The packing is done (all 500 pounds), our tickets are in hand and it’s time to say “good-bye” to South Africa. In a way, it’s hard to  believe that our 5 months has already come to a close. When we first arrived, we were suprised  (and unprepared) for the cold that awaited us.  It has been a joy to be here long enough to watch the seasons change from winter to summer.

We are so thankful that the Lord gave us a clear calling to be here, and so thankful that we listened! There has been many lessons a long the way and we will come home forever changed. We have fallen in love with this place and these people, and pray that we will have the opportunity to serve Him here again some day.

Your love and support have been encouraging to us, and we thank you for your friendship. Your prayer support has been an intregal part of our ministry and a source of our strength.

I have found in my life that Christ has given me a hope and a joy  that I can not explain; it doesn’t come from anything that I have, or that I can buy, not even my friends and family can produce this love I have for God and others. Romans 10:13-15   ” …everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. How then will they call on Him whom  they have not believed? And how are they to believe in Him in whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent?”

God is good…ALL the time!!!

Jason

Happy New Year! We trust that 2009 will bring much growth as we seek the Lord for all our needs.

The work here is going well with brick walls going up at the PMR. Jason has enjoyed the work here, but more importantly he has enjoyed building relationship with the guys he’s been working with. Last week he had the opportunity to give a Xhosa Bible to a couple of the guys. Please pray that there will be someone else in their paths to step in and continue witnessing our Father’s love to them.

We were able to take some time off at the holidays, and were so thrilled to have Grandma Susie and John with us. We had a lovely time together and will have fond memories to share for years to come. Our time together made our Christmas and New Years truly special!

It’s hard to believe, but it’s time for us to start packing and saying our goodbyes. (To be honest, I think I may be a little overwhelmed, because I am having a hard time putting my thoughts together for you.)We leave for home 1 week from today, welcomed home by a bunch of snow and frigid weather. Happily that’s not the only thing waiting to welcome us back! We are so looking forward to seeing the smiling faces of our family and friends. 

On a much more serious note… Earlier this week we received very sad news that my cousin, Chris, had died. Chris was 27 years old.  He was a great guy who Jason and I loved spending time with and we will miss him. Our hearts are so heavy for our family and we feel so very far away. Please join us in praying for them.  

Prayer Requests:

·         Pray for the Kerr/ Lee family as they prepare for the funeral of Chris

·         Pray for Stephan (A church friend, who’s Mom was murdered last week. That funeral will be this Wednesday.)

·         Pray for travel mercies as we embark on our trip home

We are so thankful for your support! This has been an amazing journey, and we are forever changed.

We will touch base again before we go. Until then, be well.

In His Loving Hands,

Stacy & Family