Our team vision:

With a serving, gracious attitude to all the work we are given, we hope we can show God's compassion to those who need help most, and gain a broader perspective on the world. Motivated by our Christian faith, we aim to live and work abroad, encouraging inclusion, equality and healthy relationships, to bring hope where there is little.

Our team vision:
- To be completely immersed in a new culture, building and strengthening relationships and overcoming new challenges.
- To grow closer to God and rely on Him so completely that we begin to see the world through His eyes.

Tuesday, 19 October 2010

Points for prayer

Just a quick one with a few prayer requests for the next week or so, as I forgot to mention the specifics on the last couple of things. Please pray for...
  • the girls from the Tanaka project, that their faith and hope can continue and won’t dwindle in the government school they’re now in.
  • the staff at Oasis - they’re all working really hard and love God, but many have problems at home with housing, family and finances. Please just pray that God will provide for them, and that they’ll be able to continue the good work they’re doing.
  • finances for Oasis Zim - the Tanaka project in particular is struggling, which is why we are making and selling jewellery. Having just moved offices, Oasis are planning to set up a drop-in centre in the building adjacent to where they are now, for street girls to come and get counseling, advice and help, as well as the opportunity to get to know God more.
  • our team - We have found the first few weeks tiring, and sometimes feel drained of energy. As things are still shaping up, we’re trying to learn to trust God and his plans - it’s God’s agenda, not ours! Please pray that we will be refreshed of energy and will be enthusiastic in each project, and that we will remember that we are here to serve God, build relationships and demonstrate Christ’s love in that way. We are also struggling on/off with homesickness, as various events have caused us to think of people at home. Again, please pray that we can remember we’re here for a purpose, and that we ill be able to rely on God and support each other through that. In difficult times I personally have been encouraged by the well-known Psalm 23 - “Surely your goodness and your unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.” We are not alone here, and I am praying that we remember that.
  • safety - God has been watching over us in our first couple of weeks here, and we simply pray that it continues throughout our stay in Zimbabwe.
Thank you so much for your prayers and support.
God bless,
Jo x
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  1. Julie Burrows20 October 2010 at 03:34

    Hi Jo. Great to read your news. By God's amazing timing and providence my friend in Harare has just emailed me so I have contact details for her again, and will do what I can to put you in touch. She knows us Burrows very well, having been at our church in Chesham for a few years until a couple of years ago, and on holiday with us.
    Julie

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  2. Unknown24 October 2010 at 14:33

    My dear Jo baby! It's so nice to hear you are there and following the Lord's voice. I will definitely keep you and your team in my prayers. I am so proud of you.

    Que Dieu te benisse, mon amie!

    Brenda

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