South Africa

My mom, Cheryl, is leaving for Portland tomorrow with a group of people from churches all over the state. She will then fly to Africa Wednesday (in a much more round-about way than that sounds!) to participate in sharing God's GREAT love with the Zulu people of South Africa, many of whom have never heard of Jesus. Mom and three others from my home church, Eastside Baptist, plus a few more people from other churches will be putting on "backyard bible schools" for around 300 zulu children. They will also visit a local orphanage for children with AIDS, teach the families of the children reached through backyard bible school with night time revivals and for fun they will get to go on safari. PLEASE pray for their safe travel and most of all that they will feel the Holy Spirit's guidance in what they say and do while in Africa. Also pray for the Zulu people and for Pastor Dave and his wife Julie (and four children) who moved to South Africa after serving at Eastside for about 10 years (not sure exact time). They will be assisting the mission team during my mom's stay (she is very excited to see them!). Mom and the team will be home on the 14th of August, I hope to post an update and pictures of the trip!