Participant Blogs

Our time in Tioman was a time of change. It was great to have De Necker with us and give teachings and helps us throw a couple of problems. He was such a blessing. The fresh outlook on things gave us a new hunger and courage to keep on doing what we are called for, although it is not always easy. From Toiman we did our Luke 10 back to KL and then we flew to Borneo in Indonesia. My brother always said he wants to come here one day and I always wanted to join him.  Back then it...

221 days after leaving South Africa, visiting almost 10 different island nations, we found the rural islands we thought this whole year's journeys would be like!   Welcome to the Philippines!   Since this was my second visit to the Philippines with Global Challenge (and it was my favourite country in 2011), I had extremely high expectations!   To be honest, I was actually anxious of our 3 weeks of ministry there, because what if it's not as amazing as last year?   What if we don't raise the funds needed for our project in Olango?   What if we...

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  This has been two very interesting weeks! But Awesome!   We've been fixing a little (over 700 junior children) rural school 2km out side of JBay. Our first job was strapping on rubber gloves and digging sewerage out of blocked toilets  (I say we strapped on the gloves, cause there's no ways you want that glove to come off!) Hens the title of my blog- I've done many grose things but this one was by far the worst! I didn't include a photo 'cause I want you to be able to enjoy your supper tonight:)     Our team then got assigned the playground -   The  playground consisted mostly of garbage and...

Photos: 1. Hitch-hiking in Africa 2. Reciting the Koran with ink and wood. 2. Point des Almadies 4. 5. In the middle of nowhere      

  Peru is divided in three different climates: Rainforest, dessert & Ocean and mountains - the Andes. We spent one month in Peru. As well as different the climates are so are the people and the ways people live. In no other country we had so many ministry opportunities. I remember one day in one of the villages in the Andes: 3 School visits, later children programm in a park and then in the evening evangelism in a public place. That's a good example of how packed the time in Peru was. Additional it was cold, we couldn't sleep much...

As the 42 members of the Global Challenge boarded the plane, on the evening of the 24 of Feb, which was due for Cairo you could sense the anticipation in the air!  This was the big moment that everybody had been waiting for.  6 weeks of training had led up to this very moment!  As I looked over to those close enough to me I could see each one quietly reflecting. What, I could only guess.... As the door of the plane opened, a chilly Egypt airport awaited us at 14C.  This cold caught us all a bit by surprise, as...

I ended my last update by saying that I am stepping out into faith this year. And trusting God to Guide my footsteps, Pro 16:9. As I am typing this I am at the Dahub Hostel Cairo watching the busyness of life pass by me.  It's been two full months of Global Challenge Expeditions (GCEX) Base Camp preparation. I've watched God transform 50 young adults into a congregation ready to share the gospel of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. As you are reading this we will be at the Red Sea sharing our stories with the locals and reflecting on...

The big day has arrived and here is our first blog as promised.  If you do not know yet, we as the work Your way team are going to blog every day for the month of May. This way you become part of our journey and experience our adventures with us.  All you have to do is to pledge to donate any amount per blog and help us to do what we do.  “What do you do?” you are asking, well read further and find out. We arrived in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, on the 29th of April.  We...

I am currently sitting on my hostel bed in the middle of Cairo.  This is the last night of my 2011 journey and I have a lot of mixed emotions.  On the one hand I am so excited to go back home, not only for the familiar faces and mom’s cooking, but also to see what God would have me do in the next season of my life.  On the other hand (Darren) I am saddened by the thought of having to leave the constant companionship of my team members, team mates… brothers! This year has been a rollercoaster ride...