After a wonderful 10 days spend with my (Lilli) family, we had to say our goodbyes, pack our bags and get back to reality: PACKING!
It required careful planning, as we had to move our stuff out of the house so Megan can move in. Yet, we couldn't move to Rustenburg, we needed the trailer which Megan would bring....But we did it, we are out and ... living out of boxes at the moment!
Yes, we are in our "halfway house". We cannot move into the house yet, as they can only move out end of the month.
Our Halfway house: Riaan (our pastor) emptied his actual office, which is at a guest house in town. And we are in it! Boots and all! Some boxes are in a storage container, others in a garage and whatever we could keep close is now stacked around our bed! Cooking nowadays is interesting and very simple! :)
The other great thing is: It is still next to the church's admin office, and we get to be neighbours with our cell leaders! (they co-own the guesthouse and lives on-site) - so no more excuses for not being able to make it to cell group?
Nunu (our pooch) is still at Kloofwaters and we have to admit, we miss her personality and extra breath in our house....but one of these days, we will be reunited.
Work started this week at the office. Jurie and I still feel like first-time sailors, not quite found our legs yet...but we trust God for yet amazing things to come.
It is typical start of a new year: long lists of things to be done, dead-lines already and brainstorming about things to come. Apart from leading the youth, Jurie might jump in to help with the sound on Sundays, and I know his heart is to get into shape with his guitar so he can join the band! I will be in the office, handling some admin things and also assisting where I can.
When you think of us, please pray for a couple of things:
wisdom - how we need to tackle this thing, it's the establishing of youth group, not just taking over from someone else
name for the youth
raising of partners and financial support - please pray for favour
Last thought: I was really blown away by people's kindness towards us. Everyone that partnered without a blink. Everyone that gave so freely. Everyone that asked how we are doing. And I know God is behind it all. This great, big God is so gracious towards us, and I'm humbled that He showers us so immensely with His goodness. I stand in awe.
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