Wednesday, October 15, 2014

South Africa

I enjoyed the sail to South Africa and, as always, the dolphins and Sunday evening worship on the bow were my favorite parts of the sail. The sea did get a bit rough as we got closer to Cape Town. A few times the ship was rolling as far as 21 degrees to port or starboard, and we discovered that some things were not a securely fastened as we had thought them to be. Eating meals proved to be particularly interesting as you tried to eat while your chair tried to slide away from the table with you in it, and you held on to the table while simultaneously trying to rescue your meal. I continue to be blessed with a strong stomach, and did not suffer any seasickness, though unfortunately many other crew could not say the same.

We have spent the last two weeks in Cape Town, South Africa and I have been blessed with the opportunity to do some sightseeing in the evenings and on my days off. I have gone on a small “safari” at a nearby wildlife reserve, gone cage diving with great white sharks, ridden the cable car up to Table Mountain, taken a train to Boulder’s Beach to see the penguins, taken the ferry to Robben Island, and ridden the sightseeing bus around Cape Town. Last weekend I also worked as a tour guide to the ship. Over three days we toured 4,211 people through our home, and shared with them our mission. Perhaps one day some of these people will join us as crewmembers.

Now our time in South Africa is at an end and we are setting sail for Madagascar. I am so excited to see what the Lord is going to do. Please keep myself and the rest of the crew in your prayers, as this sail is expected to be particularly rough. Please also lift up the people who we will be serving in Madagascar. Please pray that we will be able to be a strong witness for Christ in this culture and for wisdom and discernment as we interact with these people.
 






 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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