What an interesting day! We had an incredible visit to the Rehoboth orphanage. Because it is a school day and we had to go in the morning with our schedule being full, we could only see the preschool kids. We visited both the baby creche (preschool) and the toddler cheche and then we were able play outside with the older toddlers. Rehoboth has an incredible history and has incredible people working there. For more info on this amazing ministry that Lake Pointe supports, visit www.rehoboth.org.za.
Our day took an interesting turn later on though. We went to Gamalakhe to work with Pastor Dumasani’s feeding program as we had every other day. We knew that today would be different before we even arrived. He had planned to take us to a place where we could play with more all the kids and have more room to run. It was a 5-8 minute walk. At about 4:30, it started a cold, sideways rain. We decided that since we had promised we would be there until 5:30, we would stay until 5:30. Pastor Dumasani asked his kids the title question. Their response? PLAY SOCCER! So we did until about 5:10 when it became a little chilly because of the wind and rain and Dumasani sent his kids home.
We have loved everyone we have met here. They are incredible, but Dumasani is a special man. Few Zulu men really take the time to care about people at all, much less children. He really cares and it is evident that God’s hand is on his life. As Steve Flippo (our missionary) said, “He loves life, he loves Jesus, he loves people.” Please pray for this amazing man of God.
You know who plays soccer? Brianna, is she there? LOL Haven't seen a picture of her all week. And is that Scott dude there? And that Jeremy character!!
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you all. Keep up the great work.
Bill
Thank you once again for all the awesome pictures and updates on everything! I know that even though the rain probably wasn't in your plans, that the kids really appreciated the fact that you kept your promise to play with them!! I'm also quite sure that the time you spent with the little ones was VERY much appreciated and enjoyed by all - just the smile on that one little child's face was precious!!!!!!!!!! Dumasani does sound like a really special man who is truly doing the work of God, and we will continue to pray for him, our missionary, and all of you daily. May God continue to give you strength, energy, and enthusiasm as you go out and do His work. From the pictures of all the smiles and compassion that you continue to provide for so many, I'd say your mission trip has blessed more people than any of us could ever have imagined!!!! Have a wonderful Thursday, and may God bless you all!!
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