So as i mentioned in my last post, we have arrived to Jeffreys Bay where i will reside for the next three months. The town is gorgeous and the people are so nice. There are 12 girls per cabin and we occupy three cabins and the boys have one to themselves at a base called USCA. Our leaders stay off base either in a hotel, or a house near by. The beach is 20 yards from our base and the town in right around the corner. This morning we did a scavenger hunt trying to get to know the town better, i was on a team with Andrew, Faith, and Leah. We ended up winning the contest and they bought us a milkshake at the Sunflower, which is a local coffee shop. Leah's camera got stolen during our scavenger hunt when she left it on the counter at the gas station and the people behind the counter took it, but acted like they had no idea what we were talking about. I feel horrible for her, but it was an eye opening experience for us to keep our stuff on us at all times and safe in our cabins locked up. We are still trying to get used to using Rand, instead of the U.S. dollar and then converting back to determine how much money we are actually spending. This area is very different from any other mission trip i have been on and i am so blessed that i was able to raise all the money needed to send me here. I thank God for that everyday and all the people who are still supporting me in prayer. I will be blogging weekly with detailed updates of what we are doing for ministry and classes. I think we are starting that in the next couple of weeks, so please pray for my team and our leaders that they will place everyone in a ministry where God will fully use them. Thank you again for everything, i would not be here if it weren't for you!! I love you all very much and hope to hear from you soon...i love getting emails or posts from people back home since i already miss everyone :0)
Hi! I'm Bethany Lynch's mom. I was looking through all the posts for info (since my daughter hasn't posted-hint,hint!) and I saw this picture you took. I assume it is of Jeffrey's Bay, and I put it on my desktop on the computer. It's a gorgeous picture! Tell Bethany her mom says hi!!! We're praying for all of you. God bless you for stepping out to do this.
Kathy Lynch
2Posted by AmyO on 9/20/2008 4:45:41 PM
Hey Lyss! I'm so glad things are going well there, and i'm sorry to hear about your friends camera (I know I would be devistated). I'm keeping you in my prayers, and can't wait to read more of your adventures in Africa!
Love,
AmyO.
PS - Did you really take that picture? It's great!
3Posted by Amber on 9/23/2008 9:04:27 PM
Hey Lyss!
Miss you sooo much! Glad to hear God is working in your life already. I know He will be using you and your team in amazing ways in the very near future to reach some of the darkest areas of the world. My thoughts and prayers and love are with you...as are Bruce's. We wish you the very best and can't wait to hear your weekly updates!
Love you bunches!
Amber
4Posted by Noodles and Company buddy on 9/24/2008 10:50:55 PM
Alyssa,
Just wanted to let you know that I am very proud of you. You are doing wonderful things for God and His blessings in return will be plentiful. I hope that God is teaching you a lot and more importantly that you are having fun doing God's work. Life is not the same back here and the land of mary. OO in case i haven't told you I got a job. I start Oct. 6. I miss you and look foward to hearing from you.
Love,
Josh
5Posted by Sarah Ross on 9/28/2008 9:38:03 AM
Heyyyyy girl!!! I can't believe that you are over there still!! its crazy but soo awesome at the same time! This is such an awesome experience for you and I hope your taking tons of pictures!! :) I miss you... talk to you soon hopefully :)
much love,
sarah
6Posted by Ruth on 10/1/2008 11:22:27 AM
Hey Alyssa!! I miss you woman. I'm glad things are going well and I'm glad you're keeping up with your blog. I'm so excited for the things God is going to do through you and with you. We're praying for you and anxious to hear more and to see you around Christmas time!! Let me know if you need anything. Keep that joyful and teachable spirit!!
God bless.
Love in Him,
RUTH
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Love,
AmyO.
PS - Did you really take that picture? It's great!
Miss you sooo much! Glad to hear God is working in your life already. I know He will be using you and your team in amazing ways in the very near future to reach some of the darkest areas of the world. My thoughts and prayers and love are with you...as are Bruce's. We wish you the very best and can't wait to hear your weekly updates!
Love you bunches!
Amber
Just wanted to let you know that I am very proud of you. You are doing wonderful things for God and His blessings in return will be plentiful. I hope that God is teaching you a lot and more importantly that you are having fun doing God's work. Life is not the same back here and the land of mary. OO in case i haven't told you I got a job. I start Oct. 6. I miss you and look foward to hearing from you.
Love,
Josh
much love,
sarah
God bless.
Love in Him,
RUTH
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