Out of the blue, they came...unknown, uninvited and so unpredicted. THE SILVER TEAM three months ago, very few people knew, had seen or had heard of us. from all walks of life we come, diverse to the bone yet our appointment was devine. we did not await what we heard 'To be on the inside but actually on the outside to be whole and yet so broken to be walking, talking but actually dead but all that glitters isn't gold everybody is around, but nobody is near there hands on mine yet in their eyes i am frozen...
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Global Challenge Missions Blog Archive: These are real blogs, from real people, bringing real change...
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....
You could almost call Panama America with the countless similarities between the two. The closest to western culture we have seen thus far, the culture shock was more apparent then is has been in previous countries. During our time here we came into contact with more Americans then Panamanians, and the pace of our work also changed from day work to minute work. In previous countries we had become accustomed to a certain style of living- a pace at which it seemed everyone lived by. Our schedule became a day to day thing, where we may have things to do,...
By Herman - 22 March 2008
CHINA Last time we could get something out to the rest of the world was in Macau. We left for our destination on Monday, taking a few busses and a 35 hour train to get to our final destination.
We had some more trouble getting through to one of the provinces...
It has been a while since I have posted a blog and a lot has happened. I apologise for my lack of diligence....I have no excuses to offer, just a pure apology! The journey began long ago, even before we hit Jeffreys Bay for training. It began in Botswana while preparing to leave for Jeffreys Bay. With the support of many generous people and my local church, New Day Church in Gaborone, Botswana, I have been able to embark on an incredible journey of a life time. The purpose of the seven week training in Jeffreys...
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In Phuket Thailand I can see the monthly growth in sport. All kinds of sport is picking up, and aspecially running and cycling. Part of my ministry here in Thailand is sport. I am working together with the organizer of a running club, which involves children from 5 to 70 years old ! Training every day and competing almost once a week. Up to now I was able to help with transporting athletes and sponsoring some running shoes to children who needed it. This ministry is very good in helping children to get involve in sport, fitness and competing....
After an amazing time in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Northbound recently arrive in Istanbul, Turkey. Our team is filled with excitement as we are heading into a new season of our journey. In Turkey we will not be having hosts and set ministy points like we normally do, but will be following in Pauls footsteps, going to places like: Cappadocia, Ephesus and Troy. Within our team we have faced a few challenges as well. We have shuffled porfolios, people on food team are now working on the teams communications and the people previously on communication have joined the finance team....
Geared with shades, a camera and my GC07 scarf, I had the opportunity to discover some of the lives of the fascinating people groups in this part of China.
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Steamy, spicy noodles, crazy streets, friendly people, markets everywhere, blossoms in the desert, sunburned farmers working their land... everything about China had an impact on me and it changed my perspective and heart about China completely!
We spent our time in Croatia on a farm called Camp Focus. It’s a place of anointment with beautiful green forests and hills. During our time in Croatia God provided for us, he stirred us, embraced us and equipped us. God’s presence and peace was so tangible. We had such a blessed time. We helped out at kids, family and youth camps and did some hard physical labour. The people we met were really amazing. Ex-drug addicts who are now on their knees worshipping God. 65% of their church consists out of ex-drug addicts, that’s how church should look...
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