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Author: Westbound

Multiple Vessels In Argentina

In Argentina, we had the opportunity to minister in two different places: Mendoza and Buenos Aires. We split into two groups, giving us the opportunity to experience two very different places and more opportunities to be used as vessels for the Lord. Firstly, Buenos Aires: We met Pastor Juan and Lily, stayed at their church, and served them wherever we could. During our time there, we did some physical work around the church. The ladies painted a memorial, while the men built a wall. It was a privilege to serve in practical ways and contribute to the church. The ladies also...

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Paraguay: Helmet of Salvation

The Countryside made me realise what beautiful landscapes South Africa and Paraguay share. A land where hospitality and generosity are so evident. I introduce to you, Grizelda. A middle-aged Paraguayan woman in the midst of fasting. Our team of 19 people divided into smaller groups of 3, to do a hitch-hike of 300km in one day. During one of our “standing next to the road moments”, this mother stopped in the middle of the road, cars behind her piled up and began hooting, but she climbed out and started helping us load our big bags in her car, patiently. She invited us for a lunch...

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Vibrant and Colourful Brazil

Westbound’s time in Brazil began on the 4th of June. We were greeted by a lovely and passionate group of people who would be our hosts for the next 17 days: Igreja Atitude (Attitude Church). We stayed at their missions base in Jandira, while the church itself is based in Alphaville, São Paulo. The distinction between the two areas is quite noticeable—Alphaville is a wealthy neighbourhood, while the missions base is located in a less fortunate community. We were taken straight from the airport to the missions base, where we met some of the staff we would be working with. They...

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Egypt – A Three Course Meal Of Spiritual Food

Eastbound and Westbound had the privilege of staying together during the first half of our time in Egypt. More so, some of the staff and volunteers from Global came from Jeffery’s Bay to visit us in Anafora, where we did a Bible Study course, called Veritas 2. What a blessing it was to learn about the Old Testament while being in the place where so many of the stories took place! God came and filled us with His Word. We did Veritas in the mornings and manual labour in the afternoons. We also got to know more about the Coptic church. Through it all, we learned to glorify God...

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Malawi

Filled with beauty and splendour, this country came and touched our hearts. Smiling faces and lots of high-fives followed Westbound, wherever we went in Malawi.  At out first ministry point we learnt to behold and soak in the beauty of God. We stayed in a village called Chitimba in the Northern Region of Malawi, at a campsite with our hosts – a married couple representing the FCE (Foundation for Cross-cultural Education) organisation. There, we were blessed with wonderful, rare experiences. We attended churches accompanied by singing and dancing with the...

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