Visitors
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| Jason and Shane, eating like the Basotho! |
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| Ground Shakers from Maseru |
Worship Explosion Conference
Over the weekend we had a “worship explosion” conference. It
was a great time of worship through out! We had a guest band from Maseru that
blessed us with their music one night. Once in a while the pastors will ask me
(Piet) to speak which is really a privilege. As I was praying for this
conference I felt the Lord say:
The common concept of
worship is people singing songs, but I am interested in why they sing. Why do
the lyrics mean so much to you? The greatest worship towards Me (God) is an
adequate response to my word in every second of your life. Become the song you
want to sing to Me. There is no worshiper without reading the Word of God.
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| Piet Speaking at the conference |
For me personally this was the greatest reminder of a
character/ lifestyle worshiper. After all, worship is a truthful response
towards God’s desire communicated through HIS word. How we read the Bible and
our understanding of worship will determent how we worship.
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| Our little worshiper! |
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| Learning about Budgets |
Piet and I are now in week 6 of teaching our business training
classes. I have to admit that this has been so fulfilling for me personally. We run a class during the week (Thursdays and
Fridays) and a weekend class on Saturdays for those who work during the week. We
have about 15 people in each class and they are mostly in their 30’s and 40’s.
It has really been a lot of fun. The curriculum for this 10-week class is
specifically tailored for African entrepreneurs and is biblically based. After
each person has completed the course, they will have the opportunity to apply
for a small business loan if needed. They will have all the practical and spiritual
knowledge needed to successfully run their own small business. A few people in
the course are already running small businesses and are using the training
course to enhance their
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| Team Building Game |
This afternoon I sent out a bulk text message to our
students just to tell them I’m really enjoying interacting with them in the
course. I got a handful of very nice responses back, but here are two in
particular I want to share:
I wasn’t fine today.
But I woke up and would like to pass my vote of thanks to you good people. I
fell in love with the training and am indeed putting into practice what I have
learned there…with the information I got from the training I now make everyone
who buys on credit [IOU] to sign so that there is proof that they owe me money.
Thanks again and it’s my prayer that people may see and acknowledge and make a
great use of you while you are still here. May my God richly bless you, my
mentors.
I feel honored to have
been given this chance by God to be a part of this training. May the good Lord
continue to bless you richly for the sacrifice that you are to us.
We really feel privileged to be able to teach this impactful
course to the locals here in Butha-Buthe.
Young Adults
The Saturday evening young adult service has been slow going
so far, but not bad for a brand new program. Two weeks ago, we had a braai and
watched an inspirational movie and had a decent turn out. We have put together
a small committee to help us plan and dream for the future and we are still
discussing and discerning what the service should look like. Our desire is to
leave this ministry with the local young adults and we feel that dreaming and
trusting God together for direction with the locals will be a great vision
transplant. We hope you will pray with us in this matter.
Personally
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| Mommy at 26 weeks! |
Piet’s health is, in general, fairly good. He still
struggles from time to time with his anxiety, but hasn’t had any major issues
or attacks in a few months. We praise the Lord for that and continue to trust
for complete restoration. You are welcome to email him if you would like to
know more or if you would like to encourage him in any way.
Thank you and we love you.
Loving Africa,
The Bakers
