Attack of the Jellies

Man it is awesome getting to know more and more of the people that I will be working with here as I am in South Africa. I am apart of a Growth Group and the topic being covered is Networking….so i’m networking hardcore over here trying to get to know people from The Phoenix Fellowship church and surrounding churches. Over the past week i have been falling into a routine and am all settled in my place.  Its definitely a new culture, but not a shock.  The people here are so hospitable, kind, and socialable it has been making the transition very easy.  Over the past week I’ve been plugging in with the youth and really getting to know a couple of the kids.  On Friday last week Matt (who I live with) and I decided to hit up the Bball court and play some ball with a couple of youth kids. We represented our homeland and dominated the court! …ok maybe not dominated but played a good game and squeeked by.  Also I have been working on develop the media at the church, promotional materials, and planning event for the young adults/youth.

When it comes to things for you to keep in your prayers be praying for unity among the young adults, for the youth and boys i am doing discipleship with, and the youth minister Thabo.  Also I am taking on a fairly big event come April. I will be organizing the activities for a junior youth camp of about…80 kids. Be praying the Lord keeps me sane:) during the event and gives me the ability to be organized and creative. I appreciate your prayers so much!

O and if you are wondering why I named this Attack of the Jellies I went out surfing early in the morning and ended up surrounded by blue bottles(small blue jelly fish that floats on the surface and stings).  I found this out to late and they got there stingers wrapped around me..OUCH!! see the pictures to understand what i am talking about…i lived through the event and today they are only slightly itchy.

p.s. -the amount of spam i get along with comments is overwhelming, making it impossible for me to check comments anymore. If you want to let me know something send me a email: changingoneatatime@gmail.com

Ryan James