Chronicles from Africa

Robert & Esther Marsh – April, May 2010

South Africa & Democratic Republic of Congo - Church planting and radio ministry & Bible School

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Dear family and Friends,

“I’m so glad I’m a part of the Family of God!”

To say the least, April and May were whirlwind of months.  We travelled about 32000 Km. Johannesburg, to Atlanta, USA, to Minneapolis, then to Greensboro NC, to Atlanta, back to Johannesburg.  We were away from our church and children for about 4 weeks, and we thank the Lord for his protection as we were apart, and for family and church family that took care of them while we were away!!

Family

Esther and I decided it was a good time to take Wyla back to the US, to visit family. Doctor said that Wyla was physically fit to make the trip, and so we spent two weeks in Minneapolis, MN.  Wyla has two older sisters; Wanda, and Deloris and a brother Richard who live in and around Minneapolis. It was a time of mixed feelings as Wyla did not fully comprehend it all, but we did enjoy getting to see and be with family.  We then spent ten days in Greensboro, NC catching up with friends and folks at Independent Faith Mission. Esther was able to visit a couple of her friends from Bible College days too.  Another blessing on our return was that our church arranged for a mid-week holiday for us in order to have some “alone” family time.  Thank you!

How you can pray:

·         Praise that Wyla was able to see and visit with family.  For her good health.

·         Praise for the continued prayer and financial support of Nsango Na Bomoi and Wyla.

·         Pray for us in our “care giving” ministry to Wyla.  i.e. wisdom, patience, adapting

·         Pray for the home-schooling of the children, and their spiritual growth

·         Winnie’s visa application is still in the offices and we continue to pray that all will be well, as she is such an asset and help to Esther in the home.  The Lord’s direction in her life and spiritual growth.

South Africa ministry

Our young adults and teens did an excellent job with the “The Six Who Died” drama, on Friday night, April 2^nd  and we had 115 come out to see the play.  Sunday night, April 4^th again we had about 100 in attendance.  This was the result of the Lord using the hard work of our church people inviting and handing out flyers in the community. The “cherry on the top”, was that we had 5 professions of faith, one being that of a lady who has been attending services with her family for a while now.  Her son, who is faithful to our junior youth outreach, asked her, “If you died mom, where will you go..?” That Sunday night she made a profession of faith.  Do pray for Vanessa and her family to grow in the Lord, as well as the other 4 decisions made.

How you can pray:

·         For our young people, that they will grow in God’s grace and they will stand strong in this wicked world.

·         For fruit from the missions trip-the drama team, and opportunity to do it again.

·         Praise we have been able to buy a vehicle for the church.  We made mention of the need of  a vehicle for transporting folks to and from church.  The Lord brought in some love gifts that aided in this purchase.  It is now in the repair shop in order to get it in full operation.

·         For our spiritual fortitude as we work in these ministries.

·         Children ministries. Sunday School, Kids in Action  - Grd 1-4; Royal Challengers Grd 5-7.

·         Youth Ministry

·         Young Adults

·         For strong marriages, and entire families in our church.

In Christ,

Robert, Esther, Joshua, Cherith, Jordan, Jeremy, Chelsea, Chaylee, Winnie and Wyla (Grandma Grings)