Two days and six hours of sleep later I arrived to the hottest day yet of South African summer. You can (and I have) experience four seasons in one day here, and the winds are tremendous- but blessedly cool. This is the most glorious and beautiful country. We drove over the mountains to reach Africa House, every scene breathtaking.
I am living with six others on the lower level of a missionary couple's house. My roommate is a beautiful South African woman named Tersia, she is becoming a great friend and teaching me an Afrikaanse word each day, her native language. We are joined by a wonderful American couple Aaron and Nichole, and three young African men-when I know how to spell their names I will tell you.
Our home is 40 minutes away from the rest of the 46 students, who live at the Team House and Africa House, where our lectures are. I confess it was difficult for me to be so separate, but God has blessed me tremendously. Each day He has confirmed his word that I would be matched with the people I need to be matched with; we are a family.
In one week God has been confirming His promises and faithfulness over and over; I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I am where He has called me during this season. I have been so blessed by the love and leadership of founders Floyd and Sally McClung, and the rest of the leadership team. Every day I am blown away as I form relationships with my fellow students-from the US, UK, Holland, Germany, the Netherlands, and all regions of Africa. In one week I have been ministered to through teaching and small groups, we have visited two of the townships where outreach is taking place, walked by the sea, and climbed a mountain!
I am excited to see the move of God and what He has in store for this season. Please continue to pray for me in the joys and challenges that lie ahead. May you no the riches of His love and blessings deeply in your own lives.
