Good day, all the way from Sri-Lanka! We had an amazing week here in the very humid Sri-Lanka. We stayed with Pieter and Luise Ter Haar. They are missionary “social” workers in Sri-Lanka and have been serving here for more than 20 years. They are South Africans and it was great to have a few braai’s with them! We stayed with them on their farm near Kandi. There they have a children’s home on their coconut farm. They take care of round about 20 girls between the ages of 4 to 20 years...
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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....
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Our trip through Egypt and Israel is coming to an end, but the experiences we shared will echo in our lives for years to come. In Egypt we saw the ancient paths from the Bible. The country seems to lack joy and hope, but in some places there is a very bright light shinning. We visited the Garbage City Church which was amazing. The people there are real and full of the joy of the Lord. We met some interesting people and learned a lot about different cultures! On our way to Israel we had the privilege of climbing Mount Sinia...
Aloha, my name is Thandie Dumisani, and one week from this Monday I will be heading to join Global Challenge Expeditions. I am overwhelmed and amazed at what God has done and is going to do in my life. I have no idea what to expect ahead but I do know that God has drawn me to this point and I also know this; as I think about this journey ahead, my heart begins to ache for several things. But all is explained in Isaiah 55: “Ho! Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no money,...
Hi Everyone So the first week in Egypt has just been AWESOME! The whole team was caught with their pants on their ankles a bit because of the weather, all of us thought we were going to be sweating the WHOLE time, and when we arrived here ALL of us had to get our jackets out and start putting on some extra clothes :P We had so many teachings the last couple of weeks in SA and even here in Egypt but i quickly want to share something with you that really made me think a lot How many times...
Can you tell us which bag is which red team member's bag? TEAM MEMBERS: 1.Kim Ludick 2.Megan Bruyn's 3. Albert van Eeden 4. Pieter van Tonder DIFFERENT BAGS: (A) (B) (C) (D) Example of the answer: John Smith - A Answers will be revealed on 1st of June! No prizes to be won...sorry!
“In His law the Islands will put their hope” Is 42: 4 At 00:40 on 9 December our team of four will leave for Zanzibar – an island off the cost of Tanzania. We have seen the Lord change hearts before and trust Him for even more this time. Our mission is to encourage the church to stand strong and equip them to make an even bigger difference. We will visit both the institutional church and a few house churches. Though we are only a few going for only two weeks, I trust the Lord to do big things in...
Zanzibar is not only a honeymoon destination, but also an island of poor people hungry and ready for the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Zanzibar was Arab territory for centuries. They brought slavery and Islam onto the island. Slavery was abolished, but the overwhelming influence of Islam lingered. 95 % of the population in Zanzibar is Moslem, most of them very devoted. Few women are educated, and speak only Swahili. 8-22 December a team of 10 young people will visit the island to serve and support the few Christians in Zanzibar. We will stay in a town called Bububu on the west coast....
Date: 25 January 2009 Place: Jeffrey's bay, South Africa We have started the year's journey with the first two weeks in Jeffrey's bay. I had to learn that I am leaving everything behind. Everything that I have built up for the last couple of years... my friends, the comfort of my home, the safe environment and everything that is familiar to me. The hardest part for me by commencing on this journey is to leave everything in the hands of God and to trust God completely for His provision... a huge step of Faith... and also a new chapter...
