Finally There!

The original word post is a couple of posts after this one.  This post and the one below are the pics that go along with that post. 

Outside the building where the church meets.  It is the rainy season there so lots of water which does not keep them out!

Cleaning up water inside the building to get ready to meet there.Aaron talking with Noah (one of the leaders of the church)David preaching on Sunday as Noah interpretsIt is wonderful to see how much growth the church there has had.  When we were there in July they had 15-20 total and now they have doubled that.  Notice the chairs.  These people have NOTHING and they bought these chairs a few at the time with their tithe money.Little chairs for the little ones who sit up front.  Notice A sitting right beside them.  I bet he needed his fix!Wonderful sign to see!They saw several lions this trip.  They are massive!

This was Aaron’s third trip but his 1st this time of year so the falls were running this time.  Isn’t this breathtaking?The teamMore of the creation God gave us to enjoyThe team along with Richard (beside Melba) who is our wonderful guide each tripIf you remember me telling about the tree from the summer trip this is another shot.  This is outside the hospital and these women come in the last month of their pregnancy (from the bush) and camp out here until they deliver.  It is quite a moving and beyond humbling experience to witness.The ladies on the team took them some bread and rice and were able to share Christ with them as well.  Not sure on the number but I do know that some accepted Christ here.  Melba shared with us that this young lady is 12…  Trying to get their fire started.  Melba is wonderful at developing relations with the people there.  Here she is helping them to sew the sacks that they use to sit on outside.This is a shot of a woman going back to her home after delivering.  That is the diaper bag I am assuming she got at the hospital when she delivered on top of her head.  Walking no telling how far after having a baby and no man in site for any type of support.  A always loves the babies!  Looks kinda like a politician!  These were the 5 individuals Aaron had the great priviledge of baptizingAaron speaking to the group before the baptism with Erastus interpretingI love this shot!  I just can’t explain the bond that is created between the people who go and the people there.  It is one that only God could create.  I talked to him not long after this and the excitement in his voice was intense!  You just can’t re-create moments like this.

There is still so much to do.  God has accomplished more than we ever imagined but he still needs us to help them in many ways.  This summer’s team plans to spend some time helping them on repairs on the building.This is David and 2 of his children.  Remember from July that David had closed the disco side of the building for the church to meet and while we were there he closed the bar side which has remained closed but David does suffer financially.  His family is making it but it is hard.  Please pray for David.A speaking to the church as the dedicated the children of the churchSurrounding them to pray for themThe children of the church in Outapi, Namibia!  Thank you JESUS!!!