Lori visits South Africa: Part 4

Continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven..

Colossians 1:23

We had discipleship with Sibongile and Thembane. We had a good time of fellowship and just encouraged one another to finish the race and keep the faith (2 Timothy 4:7). Afterwards, Thembane showed Lori how to put Koketso on her back. Too cute!

Brazil was at Dobsonville Stadium and had an open practice. Unfortunately, we could not get tickets but we passed out Challenge newspapers outside of the stadium instead. These newspapers include different soccer stars talking about their relationship with Christ. Kaka from Brazil and Tim Howard from USA are featured. We had a good time just being in Soweto and talking with anyone who would walk by.

The Lion and Rhino Park is located outside of Joburg but is only 20 minutes from our flat. They have many different animals including lions, cheetahs, warthogs, buffalo, rhinos, zebra, and all kinds of antelope. My favorite were the lions.

We wanted a nice picture with the African landscape in the background... just as we got out of our car for a quick photo op, the nature reserve guy drove by. He waited till the picture was taken before he told us not to get out of our car again. Such rebels.

We went to watch USA vs. Australia in a friendly match... and USA won! The game was a lot of fun and it seemed like many South Africans came out to support America. During the second half, I noticed a bunch of girls looking up in the box above the stands saying it was David Beckham. We made Zach take my zoom lens and he was able to confirm that it was Beckham. World Cup is here!

Sunday we went to church at Faith Baptist in Snake Park and then to Lehae Baptist. After Church in Lehae, Pastor Hughie invited us to his house for lunch. Sylvia his wife cooked us a traditional Indian dish with rice which was delicious. They are a sweet family who are so willing to open up their home to others. Such an encouragement to me.