Early this morning eight jet lagged women arrived safely and in good health in Pretoria, South Africa.
Our journey has included two ten hour flights and a whirlwind two-hour tour of London resulting in eight major cases of jet lag.
To our amazement 14 of our 16 bags made it through. The wonderful blessing is that these two bags included missionary donations and did not have any of our personal belongings.
Johan and Christa Combrink, our gracious hosts, are making us welcome and preparing us for the next leg of our journey with wonderful food, comfortable accommodations and insight into the culture of the African women to whom we will minister.
Our journey has included two ten hour flights and a whirlwind two-hour tour of London resulting in eight major cases of jet lag.
To our amazement 14 of our 16 bags made it through. The wonderful blessing is that these two bags included missionary donations and did not have any of our personal belongings.
Johan and Christa Combrink, our gracious hosts, are making us welcome and preparing us for the next leg of our journey with wonderful food, comfortable accommodations and insight into the culture of the African women to whom we will minister.
Photo by Suzanne Carlton
9 comments:
Dear Anne,
I was happy to read that you and your group arrived safely in South Africa. I know you will have a wonderful adventure and will have many great stories to share when you get back. Take care.
Much Love,
Susan
Hello Amy and Team -
This is Sandra Jensen. We are at Norm and Terry's house enjoying a delicious dinner and fellowship. Dave and I looked on our huge wall map with Ryan and Christian to track your travel. We've been praying for you. Can't wait to hear more details. God has blessed. Love, Sandra
I am happy to hear that all went well with your flights. London in two hours?? Must be some sort of a record. I know that each of you will have a major impact on those you teach, but for me the best part of missions trips is often what God teaches me. I am looking forward to hearing how God works in each of your hearts. Have a GREAT TIME!!!!!!!!
Hi Amy and Team,
This is Norm and the San Fransisco Mission Team is meeting for dinner together right now. Amy, we are all thinking of you and your Team Mates, and have you in our prayers and thoughts. God Speed and bless you all in your journey.
Norm
Hello Amy, I was so excited to here you were on the mission trip to Africa. We look forwards to hearing about the trip & our thoughts on the experience! we will be praying for your group's safe return!take care.
Chris & Christina Johnson
Hi Bonnie - so excited to have this opportunity to send a quick note to you and glad you have arrived safely and are on your way to a awesome event...hi to Amy it is obvious John is missing you and we all are.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you though I cannot remember each one by name.
God bless and with warmth
T.C.
Hello all you wonderful sisters in the Lord! PRAISE THE LORD that you have traveled well so far!! I am glad to hear that you are resting and eating good food!...heehee...I pray that you will be blessed beyond your wildest imaginations and that you will have strong bodies and clear minds during this time of encouraging these dear women of Zambia !! Love to all ! Diane Syres
Dear Bonnie and the team, You are all such a blessing and it is a joy to see and read what you are doing as you go forth in the name of Christ to reach these women in another country. God will richly bless you as you continue in this journey for Him. You are in my prayers even if I can't be there. Love, Jeanette Campbell (now in NE Calif.)
To all of these fantastic women, you are all in our hearts and prayers. The husbands, families and friends will be praying for your success, wisdom and safety. God be with you on this amazing journey.
John Hanley
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