We've come to the end of our second full day here in Pretoria, and we feel so grateful to be just a small, small part of what God is doing through Julius, Cintia and Hope Baptist Church.
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When we arrived at HBC this morning for the service, we went out to the main street near the church and spent about 20 minutes handing out flyers to promote the leadership conference this week. We then got to enjoy the HBC service as Cintia helped lead in worship and one of our team members, Fred, gave the message.
After lunch our team came back to our B&B and sorted glasses in preparation for the eyeglass distribution this Wednesday and Thursday that will be held in a town called Soshanguve, about 30 minutes from Sunnyside where HBC has planted a new church.
This evening we spent some time with Julius and Cintia so they could share with us the story of how Hope Baptist Church came to be, their vision for the future, and current struggles and joys. It is so evident that this couple is passionate about and committed to seeing the people of Sunnyside, Pretoria, South Africa and beyond be changed by the Gospel. Their sacrifice and burden for their country moved each of us in significant ways. It's a privilege to know them, and they truly exemplify the character of Jesus.
Praying for you all! So thankful for God's provision! Jocelyn
ReplyDeletewe are so grateful for your payer jocelyn, we really sense the Holy Spirit among us and leading here. He has provided all that we need.
DeleteMany prayers for you all and the conference speaking, specifically. With love, Julie H.
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie, we have been blessed beyond what we could ever imagine and have learned so much from the zeal of our SA friends. Grateful for you, my friend!
DeleteThank you for the update. Praising God for Sunday and praying for the conference.
ReplyDeleteLaura, we do praise God, it has been a blessing to see how far HOPE has come and all that God has been able to accomplish with their faithfulness. Thank you for your note about Miss Hazel, blessed me to tears!
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