News From The Country

Tut

Tomorrow, its going to be two weeks since the January DTS (Discipleship Training School) ended. Its hard to believe how fast time has gone by, since I said good bye to everyone at the base in London.

This Saturday, my dad and brother are arriving from South Africa. I'm ever so excited to see them after so many months of being in different parts of the world. They couldn't come earlier because my brother only finished his school term yesterday (I think). The academic year, in the southern hemisphere runs differently to that of the northern hemisphere. Caleb's school year starts in January, not September, and runs to December, rather than June/July, like is does in England, the U.S. and Europe.

So far its been an incredible last two weeks with my mum. We're currently house sitting for my aunt and uncle whilst they're away on holiday. As my aunt and uncle own a small farm, its meant that we've been in charge of feeding their animals, which consist of two sheep, two geese, a pond full of fish and two cats (Charlie and Tutankhamun, aka Tut). Its definitely taken a team effort with the geese as they're noisy and opinionated. Its been a great bonding opportunity to be able to do this together.

A Building In Newark

Since the DTS ended, mum and I have done some traveling to see some family friends. Its been nice to see people we haven't seen in years. I've also enjoyed being able to see parts of England I haven't seen before, like Nottinghamshire (Robin Hood's county). Whilst we were in Nottingham, mum's friends took us to Newark. Newark is a town that has medieval roots, dating back to before the civil war. During the English Civil War (1652-1651), Royalist Newark was besieged by parliamentarians. The Royalists supported King Charles I, who was later beheaded, whilst the Parliamentarians were lead by Oliver Cromwell, who wanted to have a democratic government (which only lasted twenty years). So, in 1644, the Parliamentarians attempted to gain control of the Newark. However, King Charles sent aid to the soldiers garrisoning Newark castle, which forced a surrender after the battle. To this day, has that medieval look to its buildings.

Until the next time.

A New Adventure!!!

Newark Cathedral

I'm off on another adventure! Just a few days ago I heard that I've been accepted into the September School of Intercessory Prayer (SOIP as it's called), at YWAM Heidebeek (the base where I did my DTS)!!!!

I know this will probably come as a bit of a surprise for many of you, who weren't aware that I was even planning on doing another YWAM school. The Lord spoke quite clearly to me towards the end of DTS outreach about applying to do the SOIP. I didn't want to post anything, anywhere, incase I didn't get accepted into the school. There weren't many people who knew that I'd send the application in (I did that a few weeks ago), and even fewer people (until now) who know I've been accepted. I'm ever so excited about this new adventure I'm now on!

The reason I felt I need to do the SOIP is due to a desire to grow in intimacy with my walk with Jesus, as well as wanting to be better equipped in the skills of intercessory prayer (for more information on this school, do visit the YWAM Heidebeek website, by clicking here). I really want to be better prepared for the work God has called me to, though I'm not totally sure what that is right now. It's just part of the adventure of life!

I'll write more soon!