15 October 2010

05 October 2010

God hears us!

‘Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.’(1 John 5:14)

My Gran
I praise God that I was able to go home to South Africa and help my gran transfer from the hospital to her home. Thank you for your prayers. My gran slowly recovered and I was grateful to God that He helped us both use this time to pray together, to talk about God, Jesus and what happens when we die. In our last week my dad, gran and I walked together on the catwalk of Fish Hoek beach. It was hard to leave my gran but this time I left her with a greater peace knowing that she is in the arms of Jesus no matter what happens now.


Night and baby Ibalu
It was a joy for me to be able to fetch Night and baby Ibalu from the Kijabe hospital in Kenya. I am most grateful for Dan Dooley from Calvary Chapel who helped me in taking care of them, buying things they needed and looking after their translator Matthew Obeli. Ibalu was diagnosed with TB and Pnuemonia. Kijabe hospital was very helpful in treating her and in supplying us with medicine to continue treatment in Sudan. Jesus really heard our prayers and answered them. The hospital chaplain who had walked with Night on this difficult road made a great impact in Night’s relationship with Jesus.


Returning to Sudan
I praise God for how He provided all the flights and accommodation for Night, Ibalu and I to return to Sudan. I am very grateful to Jon and Jerry from AIMAIR who helped us in arranging all the transport to and from Kenya and Kijabe hospital. I was amazed to see the impact this little baby had on her return. As we walked up the mountain many followed and wanted to touch and see Ibalu. As we sat together in my home the people suggested that we pray and thank God for healing this precious little girl. So praise God again he heard our prayers.


My little puppy Samson
I have a new member of my family which is a puppy from the Matusik family’s dog and has been great fun. All my neighbors like to take turns in looking after him when I go to school in the mornings. The men leaders of the village advised that I get a dog because I am living alone in my house and am often walking from village to village and he will also help protect me from wild animals like snakes.

Ohilang
I have had a very successful time on weekends in Ohilang. On Saturday it was great to have a DIGUNA team from Germany together with the Ohilang locals helping me plant indigenous trees on the new land. In the evening the DIGUNA team also showed the Jesus film in the Otuho language in the village dance area. On Sunday I focused on visiting some of the homes of the families that have been coming to church, learning their names and where they live.


Kindergarten
It has been exciting to see the growth of the Kindergarten. We now have two classes running. One with children ages 3-4 and the other class children ages 5-6. Sunday continues to be out faithful cook and we now have a watchman who cuts the grass and maintains the grounds for us.


Natasha and Bible study groups
Natasha is a missionary with African Inland Mission from South Africa. She has been living in another village with other missionaries and working in the Primary School with me. I am very excited that she will be living in my house in my village during the time that I have to return to Germany to comply with the German government laws. She will continue to run the two bible study groups as well as looking after my dog Samson. Please pray for the Lord to protect her and use her mightily for His glory.


Thank you for your love prayers and support
Your servant in Christ
God bless Cath