Just like The Gateway (AIM base) in Mexico had become a home for all of us while we were there, another place is now claiming that title.
The Betor House in Nelspruit, South Africa, is our new place to call home.
For the duration of our 6 months here, we’ll be staying here with the exception of occasional trips. The Betor House is similar to a B&B. With the objective of providing a place where missionaries and mission teams (like us) can come to be refreshed and rejuvenated, Kent & Shay and Terry (the people who operate the house) labor to accomplish this through such things as wonderfully delicious meals, a swimming pool in the backyard, wireless internet, comfortable beds, etc. Part of our ministry will consist of serving Kent & Shay and Terry by making their workload lighter in whatever ways possible, mostly helping them prepare for all the individuals/groups that will come & go. We’ll also be able to visit the local school(s), minister to the employees at a real estate office and a meat shop (butchery?), and other things that I can’t remember right now.
The holiday season is effecting what ministry we can do right now because school is out, people are leaving for vacation, and everything, in general, is slowing down. Once Christmas and New Year’s Day are past, though, the pace will pick up. Speaking of the holiday, would you please pray that I’d be able to adjust to my first Christmas away from home (and without the cold and snow that usually accompanies the day) with little homesickness.
It’d be so great to hear from you guys because I love and miss all of you! Thank you for the prayers you’re lifting up.
“Even the sparrow finds a home,
and the swallow a nest for herself…”
~Psalm 84:3
and the swallow a nest for herself…”
~Psalm 84:3
From Grandma: Miss you and miss seeing you around and we are praying for you every sunday at First English, this has been a wonderful weekend here with Ryan and the family we missed you though! The kids at Ryan’s church love him, he was in their Christmas play (he was the farmer). I keep you in my prayers every day and we will miss you especially at Christmas time. We’ll be having the usual affair, Kurt and Leah are expecting (by the way) in June. Love you and Miss you! Grandma
From Rachael and David:
We love you so much and miss you dearly! We know that you are having the time of your life though, enjoy it 🙂 I’m very proud to call you my sister and can’t wait to see you again! Stay safe live with no regrets 🙂
Rachael and David
Becca,
Seems like you guys have a nice place to call home. I’ll be praying for you through the holidays. I miss you all!
Erin
Becca you are my hero! and I wasn’t able to get you anything for Christmas this year but I’ll find something by the time you get back:) I love ya and miss ya too, especially on this weekend when the fam will be in Bham for my graduation, thinkin of you the whole time. Miss ya and keep spreading the love of God!
Wow, this look like a great place to have for a homebase!How are you doing sweetie? At every family event, you are especially missed. A day hasn’t gone by that we haven’t either thought of you or prayed for you. We are soooooo blessed to have you for our daughter! Love you so very much! May you be courageous, for the Lord your God will never leave nor forsake you.