Can you believe it? I don't even really remember the month of July at all it went by so fast. I hope everyone is having a wonderful, albeit very hot, summer.
First of all I just want to give an update on our friends at BEAM Africa. As most of you know last year they had 2 break-ins, had to buy all new computers for their adult education class and re-build most of their database. With the new security system they got, all seemed to be going pretty well. Until 2 weeks ago. Erika & 2 other women arrived early to get a few things done and were held up by GUNPOINT. The robbers tied them up with electrical wire & walked off with the two admin computers.
The blessings?
1. All three women were not hurt at all, just extremely scared (ok so Erika was angry too)
2. The robbers were so intent on getting in and out they only took the admin computers from the outside office. They did not think to enter the main part of the building were Erika's computer is (this has all of the banking info & database & other things that keep BEAM running smoothly).
3. The women were interviewed by a local TV station. The broadcast was seen by a couple who owned some land in Nellmapius. They have offered to bless BEAM with the property. This will allow a lot more space for the buildings and for the children to play.
Amazing yes? Even in the midst of hardship God shines bright for our friends in S Africa. Mike & I cannot wait to get down there to be with our friends and help them with all that they need help with. It is hard to be here when our friends need help...*sigh*
That being said we are busy trying to prepare for our move. Busy...busy. A yard sale in 2 weeks, meeting with friends and family to share our hearts & our needs, getting poked & prodded by doctors, & praying daily for guidance in all areas of preparation. But mainly trying to give it up to He who is leading us overseas so that we don't let our impatience get the better of us (ok so Mike is way better than me at this). We are at about 50% of our goal and know that the Lord will get us there.
Please keep BEAM in your prayers; for strength & trust. Please keep us in your prayers; for patience & encouragement that we will be on our way soon. And finally, that someone will come forward to give our little dogs a home. We are afraid the trip might be too hard on our little guys..what with travel to Africa & the bouncing around we will be doing between the various countries on the continent. But again..God's will, maybe we will need some extra protection...giggle.
Thank you for your support in everything!
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Mike & Jeanine
