Vyf hemde, ‘n bybel, toiletpapier Wat maak jy hier? Lê jou kop neer waar die vliegtuig opstyg Probeer drie bakke pap en rys in ryg In Narok moet jy ry soos jy lus kry Maak vas jou tas op die dak Maar later sal dit af sak Middernag hardloop deur die modder oor die veld Agterna die bus wat die dood net-net mis Geen tyd vir wonder, net herhalende bid Here help ons uit die pit Reën elke uur van elke dag Sopnat slaapsak na die kampvuur lag Mense in komberse met tyres vir skoene...
Participant Blogs
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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....
Explore Africa Expedition We are a team of 7 young people embarking on a mission to travel and serve in different parts of North, East and West Africa. At the heart of our mission to serve in Africa, we seek to see Christ made known in our continent. We will travel through 13 countries from March 2011 and will return to South Africa in November 2011. During this time we will be serving the poor, sharing the good news of Christ and studying the scriptures. In order to make this journey possible, each member needs to raise up to...
As I think back to GCEX 2010 and being a member of Northbound, time has gone by so quickly. It can be hard to believe that we went to so many different countries and met the most amazing people. It seems so surreal, a distant memory, like a distant shore for a sailor who hasn't spotted land for miles. Oh, but it was very real, very real indeed! The country that was ever so on my heart during the year was China. We were only to reach her in July/August. I thought of this nation most of the...
We all know, whether we’re parents or not, the need for our children to have a safe and secure place to learn, play and just be kids. We take this for granted and think that a basic need such as this is available everywhere. On Olango Island, in the Philippines, this is not the case. But with your support, it can be!
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The tremendous support the URN project has received has enabled the Explore Africa 2010 team to distribute food in two different towns the past weekend. Tânout is a town about three hours drive to the North of Zinder. The town is set in arid and almost barren land and the entire district has been severely affected by the ongoing drought and food shortages. The need in Tânout is big and expanding at an alarming rate. Pastor Issa is a man from the Fulani tribe who lives in Tânout with his wife and four children. The church at his...
I often think of how it would be to explain this year to family and friends when I get back home. I can't wait to show them the pictures and tell tales about the food, people, places and travel. The stories that made us laugh until our bellies ached, like the time the pig on the roof of the taxi peed on me. The times that I almost pulled my hair out with frustration: like bargaining with taxi drivers, and when your host serves supper at 01:00 am (technically, at such a ungodly hour, it is not supper any more,...
Hi Everyone After our month in the north of India working at dwarka Orphonage, we made our way to the south of India to catch our plane. After a 50 hour train ride we arived in Chochin and made our way to the closest beach. After a few bus ride and a tuk tuk we arrived at Chirai beach and the Indian Ocean. Me and a few of my team mates couldn't resist and dived straight in. Some were less reluctant after seeing the rivers in India and opted for the sun bathing option but everybody enjoyed the relaxing atmosfere. The south of...
Hi all, we are now at Alabanza getting ready for this amazing journey that lies ahead! The training is nice but i cant wait to go...
Hello all!!!!* Finally i can blog again! most of the internet cafe's in India just kick you off as soon as you open a Christian website! We are in Cambodia! it is VERY VERY hot! We have been visiting museums, orphanages and will be going to churches tom!* We are waiting on God's plans for us for the second week here... wherever He wants to take us, we go!* If there are any of you who would like to receive my newsletters, please just send me your email addresses! mine is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (underscore _ between nix and ferreira)! the newsletters have more...
