Happy Saturday!
I wanted to post really quickly and just let you all know where I'll be and what I'll be up to for the next 2 weeks.
I'm in route back to Bulembu, Swaziland right now (leaving South Africa is hard!) and I am excited about what God has in store for the remainder of my time in Africa. It's so hard to believe I've been here a month already and only have 2 weeks left!
I'm going to be in Bulembu continuing to volunteer with their ministries there (in the clinic, with the church, in the orphan and abandoned baby homes, etc.)
Please be praying for me over the next two weeks that I would really keep my eyes fixed on the Lord and open to learning A LOT and being used however God chooses to use me. I have a feeling these last two weeks may be difficult.
Can't wait to share with all of you my experiences!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Thus far...
Ok friends and family. I must say, I am very sorry that I have yet to be able to post anything substantial on here. My older brother's blogging skills have put me to shame. My access to internet has been much more infrequent than I thought it would be. The few minutes that I've had here and there I've been shooting emails to my parents and quickly replying to others. So if you want to get a hold of me, emailing kgdonahoe@unc.edu would be your best bet!
I am disappointed that I haven't been able to share any stories with you guys, but I'm beginning to think that I may use this blog as I get home and begin processing through things I've learned, people I've encountered, and experiences I've had - so be patient with me and stay tuned.
I do want to fill you guys in a little bit about how I've been doing and what you can be praying for.
I've been in Africa 3 weeks so far - 2 in Bulembu, Swaziland and 1 in Mamelodi, South Africa (with the team from my church in Chapel Hill). Honestly, I had a pretty difficult first two weeks. A combination of personal struggles in my relationship with the Lord and issues I wrestled with in Bulembu caused me to have a pretty dry and discouraging introduction to Africa. I know that God has A LOT in store for me to learn and see and do while I'm here, but I won't be fake with you and say things haven't been incredible thus far. However, being in Mamelodi and serving alongside the Powerhouse church has been good for my soul. I think God has slowly been preparing my heart and warming me up to the incredible things He wants to teach me.
If you think about it, please pray...
- that I would be intent on staying in the word and in prayer individually
- that the Holy Spirit would continue to soften my heart and keep me sensitive to what the Lord is saying to me and wanting to teach me
- that I would really KNOW the Lord intimately
-for spiritual and physical protection over me and my team
- for the town of Bulembu...that God would continue to bring physical and spiritual restoration to that place and light a fire in His church there
- for the township of mamelodi and the powerhouse church...that God would continue to bring His kingdom here through this church and that His people would be encouraged.
God is good.
I love you all.
Hopefully much more to come soon!!!
Blessings
I am disappointed that I haven't been able to share any stories with you guys, but I'm beginning to think that I may use this blog as I get home and begin processing through things I've learned, people I've encountered, and experiences I've had - so be patient with me and stay tuned.
I do want to fill you guys in a little bit about how I've been doing and what you can be praying for.
I've been in Africa 3 weeks so far - 2 in Bulembu, Swaziland and 1 in Mamelodi, South Africa (with the team from my church in Chapel Hill). Honestly, I had a pretty difficult first two weeks. A combination of personal struggles in my relationship with the Lord and issues I wrestled with in Bulembu caused me to have a pretty dry and discouraging introduction to Africa. I know that God has A LOT in store for me to learn and see and do while I'm here, but I won't be fake with you and say things haven't been incredible thus far. However, being in Mamelodi and serving alongside the Powerhouse church has been good for my soul. I think God has slowly been preparing my heart and warming me up to the incredible things He wants to teach me.
If you think about it, please pray...
- that I would be intent on staying in the word and in prayer individually
- that the Holy Spirit would continue to soften my heart and keep me sensitive to what the Lord is saying to me and wanting to teach me
- that I would really KNOW the Lord intimately
-for spiritual and physical protection over me and my team
- for the town of Bulembu...that God would continue to bring physical and spiritual restoration to that place and light a fire in His church there
- for the township of mamelodi and the powerhouse church...that God would continue to bring His kingdom here through this church and that His people would be encouraged.
God is good.
I love you all.
Hopefully much more to come soon!!!
Blessings
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Sorry I haven't posted!
Hey everyone - so I have 1 min left in an internet cafe. Just want you to know I'm here safe and have been for a week and a half. doing well and will post ASAP. much love
Addendum: I think I can safely say I looked quite a bit cheerier upon arrival in Africa than my previous Ecuadorian adventures.
Addendum: I think I can safely say I looked quite a bit cheerier upon arrival in Africa than my previous Ecuadorian adventures.
Friday, May 8, 2009
The night before...
Welcome to my blog! I'll keep this post short and sweet to leave room for the exciting things that I'm sure lie ahead of my in the next month and a half! It's the night before I embark on my first trip to Africa (and my first airplane flight lasting longer than 8 hours)!! For those of you who are unaware, I will be spending the next 6.5 weeks in southern Africa. For the first 2 weeks, I will be working in a hospital in Bulembu, Swaziland (in addition to doing lots of other things, I'm sure). I'd tell you all about Bulembu, but I don't think I would do it justice. Visit their website and watch the video on the homepage! For the second two weeks, I'll be heading slightly westward to Mamelodi, South Africa to meet up with a team of 9 other people from my church in Chapel Hill to work in the township there with a church called the Powerhouse Church. Then, i'll be heading back to Bulembu for the last 2 1/2 weeks or so! I'm very excited (and a little nervous). Keep me in your prayers (esp. for safe travel and a flexible attitude in the next day or two)...the travels of the daughter of a pilot always leave room for lots of adventure ;) Stay tuned - I will try to post as much as I can but am not sure yet what my internet access will look like.
Blessings.
(ps - I included this photo for effect :) this is me post-42 hrs of travel to Ecuador. Hopefully I'll look a little cheerier upon arrival in Swaziland!)
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