Updated letter to previous teams

Alan sent another letter to the previous teams. This is much better than a blog entry I could create, so here it is verbatim.

Hello Everyone-

First, we would like to thank everyone for their support and encouragement. Visiting with everyone was really good for the soul. Those of you that were not able to attend were definitely missed. It is amazing how God weaves our lives and relationships together. To hear about all of the blessings that have been realized and relationships that have developed is quite encouraging.

This letter is simply to give you an update of the status of our trip (itinerary and financial) to South Africa and Namibia. We will be leaving for South Africa on June 23^rd. Our first week will be spent between Cape Town and Johannesburg. In Johannesburg we will be meeting with Hope for Africa and OC International. Hope for Africa’s mission is to encourage, prepare and equip local churches with a Christian worldview to carry out wholistic ministry in their communities. OC international is involved in evangelism, discipleship, leadership training, church growth, missions, and support services. With OC international we are also planning to visit children’s home and provide lunch to street kids in the area. In Cape Town, we will be meeting with Bridges of hope. Bridges of Hope is a social-action organization dedicated to helping in the fight against AIDS in Africa. Bridges of Hope connects people from around the world with people of those nations most affected by the AIDS epidemic, to create long-term, self-sustaining solutions to the challenges they face. Our second Week will be spent in Rehoboth were we will be meeting and potentially working with Rhenish AIDS Program. Our work with them would include visits to rural areas where RAP is involved in community programs. Certainly we will also be meeting and spending time with George and Ann Marie.

Financially, we are only half way to our goal of $25,000. With such a short time left before our departure, we are asking for you to include us in your prayers regarding the remainder of the funds required to go. Please, also pray for our safety during travel and our health. Please pray against opposition and finally that we are able to bring glory to God and that our efforts will be fruitful by establishing a ministry partner for Rock Harbor.

God Bless,

Monica, Wood, Lynne, Heather, Matthew, Lailanie, Kristy, and Alan.