Good evening all
I am back from a grueling but really beautiful outreach
in the jungle. It was only Dim and me going so we did it in no time. Riding
came easier this time as it is rainy season and the ground is wet and no sand.
Lots of people are seeking their fortunes in the jungle and even the odd
Chinese citizens are roaming around in order to do “” Geology””. Hmm, don’t we
know that they are looking for gold? The problem is that these guys got money
and bring in big machines and more sooner than later, there are nothing left
for the local guys to extract.
We are hearing rumors of new villages being set up on
the side of the mountain as the Chinese push bigger roads right through the
remaining jungle. On the one hand I do like the roads as it makes life for the
local people easier to travel but on the other hand there are also the bad
element to look at. Sometimes development is not a good thing. The problem here
is the greed of people that makes life even more difficult.
Besides all the rumors and uncertainty, we continue to
help people with medicines and a cool breeze of the Lord in this heat. It is
always such a blessing to be among the people and the smiles and gratitude of
people makes a long ride the even better. The resilience of these farmers are
staggering as they work day and night to make ends meet. I can just hope that
development brings schools closer and more children can get education.
Thank you for praying for Anton. He got the job for
the internship that he liked and looking forward to start working soon. We
praise the Lord that this School is only nearby and he do not need to travel so
far. It is small and we hope he can learn a lot from these people.
Continue to pray for Lourenza. “”Our beloved mother
is fighting for her life. She has lost mobility and bodily function control. We
simply cannot care for her as her needs are too great after suffering severe
neurological damage.””
Toinette started to get a few ladies together for some
sewing classes. It’s more a fellowship than sewing but everyone wants to learn
something new. Twans made a pair of pot holders but the girls refuse to use it
as it was too beautiful. Why do you want to use something so beautiful to lift
up hot pots?? We pray that this little fellowship/sewing club will make the way
for the ladies to invite their friends to come as well and see what this Jesus
is all about.
Thank you for praying
Love
Rossouw-clan
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