Body of Christ

Don and I were very blessed to attend a missionary retreat recently in South Africa. Our expenses for airfare to George, South Africa was unexpectedly provided by God through the body of Christ that meets in Westover Church in Austin. It came at a time when we were struggling with our work and needed this very much. We met with about 40 other missionaries from all over Africa. The organizers were a group of experienced mssionary couples who had been in the field for many years. It was held in a Christian Conference Center which in itself was a blessing. Imagine, being put down in a corner of extrreme beauty, mountains and ocean with God's created beauty all around us. It was awesome. We spent the hours in sessions about interacting with others, strengthening marriages, raising children on the mission field, ways to survive when we return home and more. There was time set aside for quiet meditation and prayer. We had games and a small field trip to local wonders. The leaders were John and Beth Reese, Kent and Nancy Hartman, and Fielden and Janet Allison. Isn't it amazing how God provides exactly what you need before you realize you will need it. This retreat was planned months before we knew we would really need to be there. God does delight in us and gives us good things. Now we have returned and face many important decisions for our work for God here at Namwianga. He was here before us and always goes before us. We only have to be still and know He still is God and we are not.