so much happened over the last 2-3 weeks where to start.... B I G NEWS (highlights not chronological) Our route have been as finalised as it can be at the moment, it will look as follows: Amazon Brazil -> Columbia via boat-> Venezuela -> Guyana -> Barbados -> Jamaica -> Cayman Islands -> Cuba -> Mexico -> Guatemala -> Panama -> Ecuador -> Peru -> South Africa. I will give an update with the dates once we know a bit more. We also know that training is finishing 28 Feb and that we will fly out of South Africa on...
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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....
I think one of the best experiences in life is not just to see the world, travel and meet new friends but to come home!
I don't know why this time of the year always feels like a roller coaster ride that never ends, always looking for a faster turn and life just flies by. There were many times this month when I just stopped and looked over the Global Challenge group and just realized; God's Grace carried us all the way!
"For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised" Hebrews 10:36 Israel had to wait for Moses to come back from the mountain... They waited... And their lack of endurance was costly. It is in the moments that we feel we can't wait any longer, we can't stand firm any more, that the victory is so close! The Lord want us waiting, waiting upon Him. In my own knowledge and strength things can be done... will happen. But I ask myself is it in Godly time...
Thailand!!! We made it and everyone is in Hat Yai at Henro’s friend, Stephan’s place. Everyone except for Welman and Philip who wanted to push on to Welman’s friend a bit futher north in Hua Hin.
[video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMCMRiv0vLw 100x100] Andre Schumacher vs. Wessel Hakkinen.....
I've only been in Egypt a few days and it's been enough to make me ask various questions and draw me deep into God's word. And I've heard so many say “I don't understand” - in conversations, expressions of their minds and in prayer. On our arrival in Cairo we had the privilege of seeing the city from the air at night. Thousands of lights of all sorts. Then we noticed all the green ones standing out... hundreds of them. As we drew closer to the ground we recognized the towers from which these green lights came...hundreds of mosques. ...
Wow......I cannot begin to describe these first 2 weeks at base camp. As you all know, we started on the 12 th of January (2 weeks ago) with our training here in Jeffrey's Bay. This was ‘n time of introspection. Of really looking inside and lying it all on the table. God came and spoke truth into my life and that is the way I want to start this year. It has been a hectic 2 weeks with a very busy schedule. Global challenge is helping at a school in the local community and we cleaned toilets, washed...
I want to tell you a story about a lady dressed in white. She is always there when you need someone to lean on, someone to talk to, someone to take care of you and someone to love you. She never passes by without touching your heart... She is concerned about more than just your health. She wants to know where you've been and where you are going, whats your dreams and goals. What you've been through and what she can do for you. Where have I seen this lady? Where have I experienced her touch? Where is she now?...
God in everything, God in all. . .
We've been in Senegal for the last 2weeks and what a blessing and what a time of learning it has been!
Zapote is the name used for a delicious fruit in the area where Santiago is found in Cuba. The outside looks like a kiwi fruit without the fuzz, the inside is pinkish orange, has a big black pip and the flesh is almost like that of an avocado. The taste is reminiscent of a combination of mango, grapefruit, papaya and avocado but not quite. It has elements I can sort of reference but unlike anything I've ever had before and that for me was Cuba. The streets, vibrant with life, people everywhere, horse carriages, scooters, public transportation trucks, vintage cars,...
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