For us as orange team this was a pretty hard time since half of as stayed in Thailand and the rest of us went to Malaysia. I can however say that joining up again was great and we instantly started to share stories and felt back at home. We surprised the girls with some orange juice, balloons and yes chocolates. We also made food for the south bound and it was a great success. We decided as south bound to do this so we can save on expenses and as we found out on time as well. It also...
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Uncertain future, certain God.
Our journey back to South Africa was undoubtedly paved by the hand of the Father. The moment we heard the seriousness of Corona, we as teams were called to meet together at a central place in Brazil - a house in the mountains near a very small town. ...
Led to Lead
I'm leading a team this year! In less than four years God has come and radically changed my life for the better. I believe that each and every single one of us are led to lead. In other words Christ leads us to lead others to him. What a privil...
Would you jump with me?
I remember standing at the edge of a cliff. Looking out at the big wide blue ocean. Looking down and seeing a beautiful scary blue unknown. My heart pounding in my chest like the sound of an epic climactic drum solo. Should I jump? Should i let go of...
Into the nations
Hello, my name is Johan Bruwer. I am on the brink of a 10-month journey where I will see and be a part of the establishment of God’s kingdom in the nations. I believe that the great commission is not an option to be considered, but it is a command to...
Discovering God
After finishing a blog on how God changed my mindset, about things I did not like doing and showing me other wise, I was not convinced that that was what I was supposed to share. After some amazing teachings this past few days and spending some...
"The land of smiles"
Thailand!! Wow it's an incredible place! Filled with beauties that only seeing in person can be understood! It definitely lives up to its phrase "the land of smiles" everyone here is just amazing. This country is special for me! We started in Bangkok...
Hidden World in The World
And just like that we were saying our good bye's and getting on a plane, watching South Africa disappear beneath us and bidding it farewell for the next 8 months. Hidden World is officially in the nations. It still seems unreal to us. 8 weeks ago we ...
Thanking food friends
An exciting update from the GLA eco campus construction site! We would like to give a shout out to the small businesses in Jeffrey's Bay- Beesland Slaghuis, Vyeboom Takeaway, RS Fruit and Veg (Croix Street) and Mengelmoes Kardoes We would like to th...
Break an Egg, Build a School!
The Global Challenge Expeditions Team of 2015 has created an initiative to increase financial support, called the Break an Egg, Build a School Challenge . This challenge is to create a video of you breaking an egg in a creative way and donate at www....
Hello again Friend in Christ, Wow! What an awesome time we had in Brazil. Amazing testimony! So many kids gave their hearts too Jesus. I've built wonderful relationships with the local churches and people. Believe it or not! (ek het gepreek) Awesome! I adore the people. They are so gentle, kind and loving. So much more toooo tell! The internet was very expensive in Brazil, and my funds are very limited. So this is just a short e-mail to say THANK YOU! THANK YOU! MANY THANKS for your prayers and financial support each month. Please do e-mail and visit my...
H ey dear friends and family! It’s been a while so I thought I’d tell you that I am still alive and kicking.. and have a lot to say and a lot to share...so hope you are ready for some reading... PERU Thought I would start off with Peru which I briefly mentioned in my previous blog. Just a recap – I joined the team in Matarani, Peru on 1 April, and was welcomed by my companions for the year, 7 lovely ladies and 2 manly men! Together we are exploring the hidden treasures of Central- and South America....
The following story is based on true events. During our time in Panama I was inspired to earnestly seek child like faith. This is to Ann, Emma and Pastor Bill. "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children"- Matthew 11:25The Travelzoonz were in a land much like a prison. The land had walls around it. The clock was tickady-tock-ticking, so they took a truck and a machine bird to travel to new lands. O, it was a big truck they travelled with. A...
By the time this blog is available for you to read, I am in Aus working on a sheep farm. Well that is the plan up until this point. I don't know if I will have wi fi or not. This is way I rote this blog on the 3rd of July.
Wow.... India was interesting. If I can do it again I would do
it all over.
Step by step we are walking on a road that has been prepared for us to walk on, by the Lord. Stopping sometimes and thinking "is this for real" . We are really overwhelmed by God's provision and guidance. The time in South America has from the beginning been a step of faith for us. So many things were unsure and unplanned for this time. But how great it is to now look back over these two weeks and see God's plans fall in place and His will being done. Our first direction was to a prophet in Brazil. He then...
Faith Journey... Definition: teams get Rxxx to survive (if any)... leave Sunday and return on Wed... Go in faith where God sends you.... WOW! what a testimony Blue team has!!! But because I actually want you to read it all, abbreviation is inevitable.. BUT this is a goodie!!!!!. SO... Sunday: Blue pray after a minor disagreement. Lunch provided. God reveals signs - Riaan: (still waters, left, west, not leave Trat, inward journey, the number 9). Sam: (go left, scattered trees). Isa: (chillies). Henk: (confirmation on previous visions). Suiyen: (water, vision of a boat and scenery with a black haired...
A famous singer once sang about a poor boy who was empty as a pocket with nothing to lose. I believe I saw people, while serving in a refugee camp on the Macedonia-Serbia border during the last weeks of May, who were empty as a pocket emotionally. On the surface there was a strong, good face but the deeper that you reach into that pocket the more empty you find it to be. Deep hopelessness - sitting on the border in a camp with all you need to survive physically - food, water, clothes, a place to rest your...
The people who stole part of my heart in Arusha...
Anjelista (Angel), our local vegetable seller and her family - Elijas, Bagite and Esther
