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I'm 18years old, living in Pretoria and almost finished with school.  It's really difficult talking about yourself, or just explaining who I am! I like, talking,sharing and meeting new people. I like to travel and test myself a lot. I love living life and doing things that is different. I came to the point where I had to ask myself what I am going to be doing next year and with the rest of my life. I came across Global challenge and then I was shocked to see how awesome opportunity this is and why there isn't more of this...

 -work your way- I can truly testify that I have grown in God this past month with Global Challenge!  First one of the best times was when Welman, Jakes and I went surfing when it was dark at supertubes (the surfing spot where BILLABONG PRO is held).  Although Welman and I didn’t catch a wave it was an awesome experience!  The next day Philip came with and we surfed like pro’s(duh). We headed to the Bush… We arrived at the Bush on January 24th.  When we arrived we were told to take 6 items with for the next few days. ...

We went to JHB airport and said our last goodbyes to our family and in we went to the airplane.  At this time I was so excited because it was my first time flying internationally.  It was also Freddy and Angelo’s first time flying ever!   The airplane food was so good, we ate so much and the coke was free! So we didn’t say no.  Most of us were so excited to be actually heading out after 2 months of training.  We are now sent out to work our way!  We flew via Spain to Guatemala.  Our first day...

I am on a train to Sydney & just reflecting on the past 3 months of my life.  I am now on my way to Sydney, where wYw is flying out to New Zealand.

So the Luke 10 challenge started for Freddy and I, we had no idea where to go! 

Thailand!!! We made it and everyone is in Hat Yai at Henro’s friend, Stephan’s place.  Everyone except for Welman and Philip who wanted to push on to Welman’s friend a bit futher north in Hua Hin. 

So Freddy and Bernard set out a few days back on our way to where ever God wanted us to go.

This blog is not something that happened in a foreign country, not something that any human could do, but something God has done for my family back home!

Where to start, what to say & what not to say?

It is difficult being back home, but that is what keeps life interesting.  It is hard to tell other people what I have learned this year because I just see things in a deferent way.  It was difficult to share at the beginning when I got home.  Not shore where to start or what to say and what not to say....

The biggest thing I have learned is that God will create opportunities where I can share or do whatever the Spirit tells me what to do.  I must not force the Gospel in anyone’s heart.  I should place the Gospel on top of their hearts and let it sink in & let God do the rest.  It’s so easy to scare certain people off; it’s all about listening to the voice of God. 

But then again, It is amazing being back home, It is so exciting, I missed my family, my friends, Pretoria.  It’s such an adventure to see how God uses me.  It’s fun searching for a church where I feel like family, and to be challenged.  It’s like God gave me this canvas that I can paint my life story on.  It’s full of new challenges.  God keeps it interesting by throwing in different colours that I have never used before. I know it will end well!

Be blessed.
Bernard Hollander

So today work Your way started travelling to Thailand! We split up into 2groups, Me (Bernard), Henro & Angelo was in one group. De Necker, Philip, Welman & Freddy was in the other group!  Angelo, Henro and Ber had a wonderful time.  God blessed us so much! We had about 3 lifts then we reached our destination!  Our first lift was a army truck, this was an great experience for our team.   Our seccond lift we got was in a huge truck.  Henro sat in front with the driver and Angelo and I sat on the bed inside the...