Training and equipping is always necessary and vital for effective ministry. Even when we may think we know alot already, there is still so much more to learn. Our first week was settling in and getting to know our fellow team members. We had some time to discover the kingdom islands, which you can't find on the world map, in case you were wondering, it's in our hearts. Haha....and yes some of us did search for the islands on the map. And then kingdom wars followed......we were divided into teams and waged war against each other as a part of team building and also how to...
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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....
Sunday, the Lord's day. And what a marvelous day we had. We didn't go to church or spend heaps of time in the Word, but we did experience God in more ways than one. In the Basson's house where we are residing, Sunday is a day where you can start slowly. We got up at only 9h00. Some of the guys watched the Bulls/Cheetas game and then the Man U/ Barca game untill the wee hours of the morning. The late rise was then a geat blessing to those. Each one had his own quiet time accompanied by the usual coffee. ...
By Marcel - 13 April 2008
Climbing the Dalijia Mountain in China takes you: 14 800ft high; up more than 3000ft vertically in 1 day; through Snow,Mud and Water; from 7:30a.m. to 8:30p.m.
This whole mountain climbing expedition started the day before when the missionary here in China, Pieter wanted to know whether I would like to go mountain climbing with him and his brother Zac from the States. Without a moment's hesitation I said, 'absolutely' very confidently.
How amazing is our God!!! Last night as I was just worshipping God on the Guitar and just proclaiming how great He is, I realised again how important it is to not just read God's word but also to praise and worship Him daily. The more we worship Him the greater revelation we'll have of Him- the greater our revelation of Him the more He can work in and through us for His Glory!
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Estee and I just got back from Honeymoon this week and it feels great to be part of the family again!! We had the most precious time of rest the past few weeks and feel moved more than ever towards what God has planned for our lives. It is a new and exciting time for us and we look forward to the road ahead. Thank you so much to all of you who have been praying for us during this time and know that you have blessed us through your friendship and prayers. We look forward to hearing...
Ongoing.....Everlasting.....Never-ending.... What do you think when you sit on a merry-go-round? A moment that is intimate, a moment where you are engaged with this merry-go-round and nothing else......going round and round and round and round....you don't know where you are going and at the same time you don't care where you are going........as long as you can dwell in this moment and feel the wind blowing through your hair! This is how I see worship, how I see a God seeking Lifestyle, an intimate relationship with God.......!! Recently, while I was sitting on a merry-go-round, during our training time, I was...
In the beginning of our journey we were introduced to Arabian hamems- big public baths where you get steamed and scrubbed. And arriving in the scorching 41 degrees heat- 10 o'clock at night, we thought we were very spiritual and prayed for a 'month in the ''hammem' so God could clean us vigorously from the things that make us dirty. . .eish- that's exactly what He did!!!
Movement, travel, journeying: these are central motifs in the Bible, as they are in Christian life. One reason is that these things jolt us out of what is comfortable, requiring us to step out in faith into the unknown and uncomfortable. And OH WOW have I been jolted these past 7 weeks. I came to Global Challenge with ALOT of preconceived ideas. About myself, about my walk with Jesus, about my future etc etc. I had Marié in a nice little box and all figured out. I thought I was taking a journey to Africa. This changed to South America....
Wonderful Counsellor A small town in the valley – Chinese & Tibetan people, snow, mountains, sky-scrapers, a river, eagles, soup, noodles, looking for butter for hours, making pannekoek, fellowship, being teachable, growing, understanding and receiving. “What can I do for You? What can I bring to You? What kind of song would You like me to sing? ‘cause I’ll dance a dance for You Pour out my love to You, What can I do for You beautiful King? I hear You say… “You don’t have to do a thing Just simply be with me and let those things go ‘cause...
