Tentative Itinerary

June 29th/30th : Travel to Namibia.

July 1st : Settle in. Meet with missionaries we will be helping out. 

July 2nd : Travel from Windhoek to Sawkopmund on the coast. Set up and prepare for our first Holiday Club the next day. 

July 3rd/4th/5th : Holiday Club for about 400+ girls. 

July 6th : Visit to homes or Hospital. Prepare and set up for Women Of Value Lunch.

July 7th : Women of Value Luncheon. 

July 8th : Church with local missionaries. Prepare and set up for Holiday Club the next day. 

July 9th/10th/11th :  Holiday Club for 400+ boys. 

July 12th : day of rest. Game Drive. Shopping. 

July 13th/14th : Travel home.  

Garage Sale

 This Saturday is our BIG Garage Sale...

 2014 - 163rd St. SE, Mill Creek

"Wildflower."  

The closest main street is Seattle Hill Rd.

At Wildflower, her home is in the 1st cul de sac,

 3rd house on the right.  

  

Namibia Wild Life

The ruggedness of the Namibian landscape has obviously done nothing to deter both flora and fauna from adapting and thriving. Here, the very act of survival can sometimes be an art. The shear abundance and variety of wildlife of all sizes is staggering.

Namibians are deeply committed to protecting our natural resources and the country’s richness of wildlife can be attributed in large part to this commitment to conservation. Namibians are committed to living side by side with wildlife, including predators and large mammals. Namibia is the only country in the world where large numbers of rare and endangered wildlife are translocated from national parks to open communal land. This commitment to protecting wildlife is especially important given the country’s remarkable diversity of species and high level of endemism. Namibia is home to approximately 4,350 species and subspecies of vascular plants, of which 17% are endemic. Six hundred and seventy-six bird species have been recorded, of which over 90 are endemic to Southern Africa and 13 to Namibia. Furthermore, 217 species of mammals are found in Namibia, 26 of which are endemic, including unique desert-dwelling rhino and elephants. This high level of endemism gives Namibia’s conservation of biodiversity a global significance.

No Better Words

Romans 12:9-18
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Better words could not be spoken before we leave for Namibia.
Read them and then Read them again each day before we go!!
Print them out on a sheet of paper and take them with you.
When fear of going seeks up on you,
read them and find God' peace.
When you feel worn out and tired,
read them and be reminded of what God calls us to be and do.
When you are not sure what to do,
read them and be remind what God would have you do.
When you are not sure how to handle a situation with someone else on the team, read them and know how God calls you to handle it.
When Dieing to Self seems impossible,
read them and see how God asks you to do it.
Follow these words and you will come home truly blessed!!

The What Ifs...

As we get closer to going thoughts start to come into your head:

The What if's:

What if I am not good at this?

What if I don't know what to do or say there?

What if Africa is really not safe?

What if I do or say something wrong?

What if I get sick?

What if... What if.... What if....

These questions are natural. 

This is my 7th trip to Africa and I still get the

What ifs.

The trick is to remember God is in control!!

Psalm 46: 1-7

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way

and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,

the holy place where the Most High dwells.
God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.
Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; the lifts his voice, the earth melts.
The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.

Staying Healthy During Your Trip

Prevent Insect BitesMany diseases, like malaria and dengue, are spread through insect bites. One of the best protections is to prevent insect bites by:

1. Using insect repellent (bug spray) with 30%-50% DEET.
2. Wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and a hat outdoors.
3. Remaining indoors in a screened area during the peak biting period for malaria (dusk and dawn).
4. Sleeping in beds covered by nets treated with permethrin, well-screened room.
5. Spraying rooms with products effective against flying insects, such as those containing pyrethroid.

Prevent Animal Bites and Scratches

Direct contact with animals can spread diseases like rabies or cause serious injury or illness. It is important to prevent animal bites and scratches.

1. Be sure you are up to date with tetanus vaccination.
2. Do not touch or feed any animals, including dogs and cats. Even animals that look like healthy pets can have rabies or other diseases.
3. If you are bitten or scratched, wash the wound well with soap and water and go to a doctor right away.
4. After your trip, be sure to tell your doctor or state health department if you were bitten or scratched during travel.

Be Careful about Food and Water

Diseases from food and water are the leading cause of illness in travelers. Follow these tips for safe eating and drinking:

1. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially before eating. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand gel (with at least 60% alcohol).
2. Drink only bottled or boiled water, or carbonated (bubbly) drinks in cans or bottles. Avoid tap water, fountain drinks, and ice cubes.

Do not eat food purchased from street vendors.

Make sure food is fully cooked.

Avoid dairy products, unless you know they have been pasteurized. Diseases from food and water often cause vomiting and diarrhea. Make sure to bring diarrhea medicine with you so that you can treat mild cases yourself.

I Asked God...

I asked God to take away My habit..

God said, No.

It is not for me to take away, But for you to give it up.

I asked God to make my han di capped child whole.

God said, No.

His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience.

God said, No.

Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; It isn't granted, it is learned.

I asked God to give me happiness.

God said, No.

I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you.

I asked God to spare me pain..

God said, No.

Suffering draws you apart from Worldly cares and brings you closer to me .

I asked God to make my spirit grow.

God said, No.

You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked God for all things That I might enjoy life.

God said, No.

I will give you life, So that you may enjoy all things.

I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me ..

God said...Ahhhh, Finally you have the idea. 

1 John 3:1

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!

What a Blessing

Mark 10:13-16

One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him.When Jesus saw what was happening, he was angry with his disciples. He said to them, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” Then he took the children in his arms and placed his hands on their heads and blessed them.

I was thinking how Blessed we are
to have the people we have on our Team.

Each person brings Gifts,
Each person brings Joy,
Each person brings Laughter,
Each person brings Hope!!

I look forward to serving in Namibia along side
Each and Every one of you!!

I am also looking forward to the friendship that will form
from these two weeks together.
Friendships formed on the mission field are life long,
I am still in contact with people I first went to Kenya with 10 years ago!!

THE BEST PART IS WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER IN GOD'S KINGDOM
SURROUNDED BY THE BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN
WHO'S LIVES WE WILL TOUCH IN NAMIBIA!!

Matthew 25:21

"His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!"

Namibians are not particularly adventurous when it comes to their food; meat is pretty much the standard. This often comes served with a porridge like mixture called mahango or pap (or something else depending on where you are). In restaurants steak and chips is nearly always the Namibian choice.

Vegetables are not popular amongst the majority of Namibians, and are viewed as the poison of the cultural imperialists.

The favourite way of preparing meat in Namibia is the braai (barbecue) and this ritual is obeyed in the majority of households on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, the braai is a social occasion. One thing is guaranteed eating will take place much later than anticipated.

Can you hear them....

Can you hear the prayer of the children on bended knee,

in the shadow of an unknown room?

Empty eyes with no more tears to cry,

turning heavenward toward the light.

Cryin' Jesus help me to see the mornin' light of one more day,

but if I should die before I wake,

I pray my soul to take.

Can you feel the hearts of the childrenaching for home,

for something of their very own?

Reaching hands with nothing to hold on to,

but hope for a better day.

Cryin' Jesus help me to feel the love again in my own land,

but if unknown roads lead away from home,

give me loving arms, away from harm.

Can you hear the voice of the children

softly pleading for silence in their shattered world?

Angry guns preach a gospel full of hate,

blood of the innocent on their hands.

Cryin' Jesus help me to feel the sun again upon my face.

For when darkness clears,

I know you're near,bringing peace again.

Can you hear the prayer of the children?

Flights

Great news...
We have enough to get our ticket!!

Praise God!! What a blessing...