Dear congregations
We had an amazing time in South Africa! I wished more than once that I could take all of you along and show you some of the awesome sights we’ve seen… We spent quality time with family and friends, and we also spent some time close to nature. We stayed in a Wild Life Reserve, where we saw beautiful wild animals.
And that made me think of Job 39, where God speaks to Job about the animals in nature and how unique God made all of them…
It was very special to see wild animals up close, but on our last day in the Resort we got a little TOO close to one of these wild animals! To a baboon… And might I add – a HUGE one! I was busy packing our bags when the boys came running towards me, shouting for dear life: “There is a baboon in the kitchen!” And so there was. A huge big baboon, taking it’s time to open the pantry door, eating our fruit, and then opening all our chocolates and biscuits one by one before eating it and lickings it’s lips afterwards!! Just showing enough teeth to keep us all far away! At last André plucked up the courage to go and chase it away, and although we all got the fright of our lives, it just reminded me once again how amazing God is, how cleverly he made all the different animals, the baboon, and all of us too. He gave us so many gifts and talents…
And if a baboon can cleverly open a packet of biscuits, throw the wrapper away and eat the biscuits to its heart’s desire, just imagine all the things we can do!!
One of these things is West Kirk’s Garden Fete, which will be taking place on Saturday the 2nd of September. I’m super excited about this!
Let’s show our communities what an amazing event the church can pull off!
So please come along on the day to support us, or if you are able to help in any way, please get in touch with me as soon as possible.
I can’t wait to see you all there.
Blessings,
Nanda
