PLETTENBERG BAY BEACH MISSION PRAYER UPDATE #4

We Praise the Lord for:

·         Good weather and for the many people who came to the beach yesterday and today.

·         Answering our prayers that the two Jewish boys Jet and Chase would return to the beach. They came on Wednesday and Thursday and participated fully in soccer and volleyball. Chase has developed a close relationship with Sammy.

·         All the children and teenagers who feel so comfortable being with the team that they come and sit at our gazebo and participate in refereeing games, corporate prayer and other duties.

·         The positive response to the team’s testimonies and gospel presentations.

·         Blessing the team with boldness to speak about Jesus and for physical strength to perform their many duties. For the Lord’s healing of some of the team who were getting sick.

Pray for:

·         Continue to pray that the Lord will germinate the seeds of the gospel in the hearts of Jet and Chase. Their father explicitly told them not to listen to us.

·         All those with whom the team have developed friendships, that those who do not know the Lord will re-evaluate their standing with the Lord in light of the challenges the team has given them.

·         Healing for those of the team who are injured. For refreshing rest tomorrow as the team has the day off from ministry.

·         Michael and Mark from Jews for Jesus as they engage with the Jewish people on the beach. Pray for a gentleman who was verbally very abusive and physically pushed and chased them off the beach. (Michael and Mark went as far as the parking lot and then returned a while later. This incident was witnessed by the whole beach.)

·         The team as they were profoundly impacted by this event. It deeply challenged them causing them re-evaluate their commitment to the Lord despite persecution. This was the first time they had encountered such anger towards Jesus and His Word.

PLETTENBERG BAY BEACH MISSION   PRAYER UPDATE #3  -- Wednesday, December 14, 2011

We Praise the Lord for:

• Continued interaction with people who have come each day this week. We thank the Lord that they came despite overcast and very cool conditions.
• Those people wanted to know more after testimonies and gospel presentations were given.
• Divine opportunities for one-on-one evangelism.

Pray for:

• The Jewish father who did not want his two young sons to listen to the testimony before the tournament. He called them away but allowed them to come and participate. The boys were involved in both the soccer and volleyball tournaments on Monday and Tuesday. They did not come today.
• All those with whom the team were able to interact with and build relationships. The locals return everyday to play.
• Good weather for the duration of the week. Yesterday 19 teams participated in the tournament-the weather was warm and sunny. Today it was overcast and cold and there were not many people on the beach- seven teams played in the tournament. Presently it is raining.
• Lord’s physical strength and spiritual protection and boldness in proclaiming the gospel.

PLETTENBERG BAY BEACH MISSION PRAYER UPDATE #2

We Praise the Lord for:

·         The rest day on Sunday, for fellowship with the people of St Thomas Methodist Church and time of relaxation at Keurbooms Beach.

·         The people who participated in the soccer and volleyball tournaments on Saturday and Monday despite the windy conditions. For the many meaningful and encouraging conversations the team had with children and teenagers.

·         A windless day on the beach today. Many people were already on the beach upon our arrival this morning.

Pray for:

·         Kaylin who is back home in Port Elizabeth and as she travels to Johannesburg for the national ladies soccer camp on Thursday.

·         The Holy Spirit’s continued working in Kaylin’s life and that she will understand that salvation is by grace and not by works.

·         Continued favourable weather.

·         Lord’s physical strength for each team member for each day. Some are weary from the sun, wind and sport activities.

·         The Lord’s wisdom and discernment for the team as they seek to make the most of every opportunity to share the gospel with the people.

·         Those who said they will come today to play soccer and volleyball with the team. Pray for continued meaningful conversations with these teenagers and children.

PLETTENBERG BAY BEACH MISSION PRAYER UPDATE #1

 Praise the Lord for:

·         Safe travel and the reliability of the vehicles travelling to Plettenberg Bay on Wednesday.

·         Ministry opportunities on the beach among children and teenagers despite the strong wind which blew all day. Many more people on the beach today the wind picked up at lunch time and is blowing strongly now.

·         Kaylin being able to join the team until Monday, she is a U20 national soccer player.

·         Unity amongst the team and their passion to share the gospel with people on the beach.

·         The blessing that St Thomas Methodist Church is to us in allowing us to use their building and its facility from which to operate

Pray for:

·         Spiritual and physical protection of the team on the beach.

·         Favourable weather.

·         Lord’s continued working in the hearts of every person who hears the gospel on the beach. Pray that He will convict them of their sin and need of a Saviour.

·          A deepening in our hearts as we grow in a love and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

·         The Lord’s wisdom and guidance for the leadership team.      

·          Kaylin- that the Lord will reveal Himself to her.

First day at Plettenburg Beach

First day on the beach! Good but very windy.

In Plettenburg now!

Arrived safely in Plett last night. Thank you for all your prayers.

Tuesday, December 6th

The Plettenburg AIA Team is ready to go, but have had a minor set-back: one of the vehicles has already blown an engine, and the Team has not left Joburg yet. We value your prayers for a safe journey.