Good day everyone
I must say that today was a bit of a struggling day.
Early this morning we got news that a friend passed away and some old memories
flooded my soul for a while. Listening to Holy Forever by Chris Tomlin put me
back on my tracks again today. Please click on the link and listen: https://youtu.be/SlEEgMWwxhc?si=Cug7J8SnuuDdXlcg
We had the privilege of Toinette joining us on an outreach,
and even a good friend Katherine came with us. We took the truck across the
mountain into Som Poom, as the Chinese made a way for us to get into the jungle
now even by truck. We left the truck in Som Poom and rode further on the bike to
Rum Jopon. It is about 15 years back since Toinette came with us to the jungle
and Anton and I enjoyed seeing her navigate her bike in the jungle, It was pretty
impressive. I got scolded as I played the bad road down a bit.
Such an awesome moment to be part of the church as
Jeff was sharing with the people. Pastor Dim is doing such a great job leading
them along. Afterward Toinette, with the help of Curtis could talk to the
teacher and encourage her as well. She’s got her hands full with that wild
bunch of children but she is doing a good job. We gave some much-needed meds
and took the bikes back to Som Poom. Praise God for some bad relationships that
were restored in this time. Slowly but surely the small group of Christians are
pushing into the lives of the people around them. Pray for these believers to
be bold and courageous. Pray for Dim and his nephew to be strong in the Word
and willing to spread the Gospel to the lost.
Anton is getting ready to leave this Wednesday and we
will be in the air as well this coming Friday. So the last-minute coffees and
Cambodian snacks are in the order of the day. Saying goodbye is not the
strongest part of the Rossouw-clan and we are not looking forward to this at
all. Pray for Anton as he tackles his 2nd trimester and everything
that accompanies that. Pray for safe travels for all of us. Pray that our time
in Namibia will be fruitful.
Pray for:
It is with great sadness that I share with
you that Ettiene passed away at 2 am this morning Turkish time ( 3am our time).
For the past few days, I have had these
scripture verses on my mind from 2 Timothy 4 verses 7,8. With the Apostle Paul,
if Ettiene could now speak, he would say: " I have fought the good fight,
I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize
awaits me - the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge
will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for
all who eagerly look forward to his appearing".
Please keep Ettiene's family in your
prayers. They are: Here in South Africa: His dad, Andrew, mom, Ettie, brother,
Johan. In Turkey: Karen, his wife, his children - Milleka, Thalia, Thilo ( son
in law) and Andrew Jr.
Thank you all for rallying with me in
prayer for Ettiene. It has not been easy! Having limited medical knowledge I
knew what the odds were but I chose to trust God! I do believe that this is for
a higher purpose. Let's also pray for
those lives that Ettiene was ministering to in Turkey and Central Asia that
many would come to know Him.
Thank you for standing with us in prayer. May God
bless you all in this week to come and for the people down South, see you soon.
Love
Rossouw-clan
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