Participant Blogs

Today was definitely one of the toughest days of wYw 2011 thus far.  It started at 5 am with quiet time, some worship, cleaning and packing.  We met Ps Silvanus after this and went into town for our final meal together.  It consisted of egg roti (Indian bread) served with a side dish of curry sauce.  India seems to stick to our group.  This was washed down with a coffee, iced tea or milo. Ps Silvanus mentioned that Henro’s sermon of last night was good and the alter call had a few people recommit their lives to the Lord.  We...

Penang, Malaysia.   That's what our flight ticket said.   Okay, so we have an island to go to.   But what about a specific person?   Where are you going to stay?   What ministry opportunities are there for us?   I have no idea!   But we have 18 days, so let's go and find out.   Is that not what traveling by faith is all about?          18 unplanned days, in another foreign country.   I think this is starting to become my comfort zone.   Since we had no contacts in Penang, we...

The Global Challenge scavenger is a very unique creature. Without a bashful cell in its body, it can often be sighted at various fast food locations across the globe. Being well trained in adaptation and survival, this scavenger can blend in effortlessly. With heightened observational skills, it can quickly scan a room and determine the statistical probability of success. Having no pressing obligations and often time in abundance while waiting for a flight, this patient creature can linger as long as it takes to ensure satisfaction.  Often the experienced scavengers (dubbed the scavenge king or queen) would adopt an apprentice...

Bubble bubble toil and trouble. Eye of newt Miles of smiles Stir the rainbow twice Dance around in bells and SHOUT A dash of lavender, a pinch of salt Slowly let it brew...   5 teams jumbled together, one challenge, TONS of fun! It's a bit like putting together the kids from Captain Planet, connecting the rings, and then seeing where the adventure awaits.   We (Mari, Elizma, Tjaart, Herman, & me) started the day with lots of enthusiasm, then we found out about the liquid breakfast we were about to receive - raw egg. Yum.   We had a...

I can only describe the first 3 weeks of training as intense, exhausting, tiring, liberating, excrutiating...and yet exceeding all my expectations. God has come to meet me in unexpected ways, in different circumstances, and it only goes to show me how intimately He knows each of us, and He knows exactly all our needs. We have had the opportunity to get involved in a primary school and did the last bit of work yesterday. It was so exciting to see what could be done in only 2 weeks! We also got involved with the school children, and I was truly...

The Hand of God Its all a process, every step is a building block to an amazing future with our King.  Beteen all the exitement and different cultures, God is working - molding us to perfection. He has shown me His Father heart and also taught me about the fear of God.  His holy Spirit is working in me and I'm learning all the different ways that He communicate with me.   Sooooo Cool!!!!!!!! So in seeking Him - I'm finding out just how amazing our Heavenly Father can be...   

The work Your way team was yet again very privileged this year to visit Australia and more specifically, Mountain Trails Adventure School (MT) just outside the capital city of Canberra.  It was great seeing some familiar faces at MT, but also to make new friends and build relationships with more of God’s beautiful people.  We spent just over two months at this spectacular facility where the Australian youth have the opportunity to experience the great outdoors through hiking in the hills, horse treks, caving (the great indoors?), dirt bikes, archery and most importantly, hear the Good News.  Caving and Absailing...

Have you ever crashed in a jungle by plane ? Well... neither have I. But I think the adrenaline levels I have experienced, landing in Manaus are pretty much the same as before the actual crash... Imagine a river so wide that out of the airplane you would mistake it with the ocean. And along the riverbed, an unending garden with all the shades of green you can think of. Beautiful from up there, but landing on what looks like to be on a bed of trees ( Because you see only jungle and no runway ), is quite frightening! ...

A few days to leave the beautiful South Africa I can summarize my experience in a single word: "Amazing!!!" I carry in my heart a vision, a model and many teachings to apply in Peru and in South America. The vision applies to form leaders who serve and influence all areas of society (political, economic, social and spiritual). These leaders are formed at a young age from the school (preschool) seeking to enhance the capacities that are being developed at home with the help of their parents. They will continue to be trained through missionary training. They will make a...

The first two days of the Africa Challenge is gone! What a