First of all, I am fully funded!! Thank you so so much for all the financial support, it was above and beyond.
We are in Jefferies Bay, South Africa! WHAT!!! We have been here for about a month. Our travel days from Guatemala went from LA to Newark to Johannesburg to port Elizabeth and then a 2 hour drive to where we are staying now in Jefferies Bay. It has been a wild month starting out here after a 4 day travel day and jet lag from about a 9 hour time difference. We have also had some covid scares and quarantines already, but we are currently all healthy!
We are loving being so close to the ocean and taking advantage of being in the surf capital (learning to surf!! and all the things). We met Bruce Gold, a legend if you know who i’m talking about. Go look him up, his documentary is on Vimeo haha.
We are based here on a elementary and high school campus that is run by this ministry called GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY. Hannah (my co-leader and I live in the 7th grade classroom, it’s definitely a bit chaotic at times.)
Our ministry throughout the squad has been incredible across the Board. We have teams working with private schools throughout Jefferies Bay, a team working in a workshop and garden that supports families that have children with serval palsies, the guys are helping build the next wing of the school, and we have teams involved in a after school program where they have the privilege of teaching music, dance and academics. It has been incredible to just get involved with what the Lord is doing here!
We have also been given the opportunity to study Veritas biblical studies. it is a 44 hour class of diving deep into the letters and learning what it looks like to properly study and what it looks like to be equipped to know how to share the Gospel through proper analysis solely studying scripture.
In about 3 weeks we are having Parent Vision Trip here in South Africa, which means that most racers have invited their parents to come for a week on the field to do ministry and explore. PVT is an incredible space where reconciliation and healing happens between racers and parents. It is such a sweet time for parents to just be able to see where their racers have been and what the Lord is doing in them. My parents actually get to come as well, which is the biggest blessing. (I’m sure you’ll be hearing all the travel and parent stories in the sermon next month.)
Thank you so much for all the prayer! Please continue to pray over Gap H. We have a very full schedule and at this point in the schedule it has been hard not to get burnt out. We have had a couple racers leave due to sickness and other reasons. Would love prayer for encouragement and endurance as we finish out this last month in Jefferies Bay and head off into our next country. And please be praying over the parent vision trip that everyone would get here safely and that racers would have good quality time with their parents.
This week Hannah, Clayton and I are about 2 hours away from the squad getting about 5 days to just rest and sabbath. We have been here for 2 days already and its been so so filling. I am learning a lot being in this place of leading and thankful to be in the place that I am. Please reach out I would love to talk and tell more stories about everything so far.
much Love!
Anna
We thank you for the informative update. It is such a blessing to hear from you, and to hear what God is doing during this leadership time in the race. This is such an exciting journey, filled with sickness and health, great learning times, and we know your squad is so blessed to have you. So glad you are getting some sabbath rest and that your parents get to come. We love you, Anna, and our prayers are with you.
Glad you are getting proper rest! Y’all are doing great, and I cannot wait to be back with you all. Keep living the word! “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.” -2 Thess. 3:16
So glad for your health and rest. Praying for you, parents and all the racers as you enjoy the week. Have fun surfing it’s 2 below zero here-brrrr!!!!
We are always so encouraged and grateful for your updates. What an amazing experience. We can’t wait to hear the stories from your parents perspective next month. We love you Anna keep shining Jesus light to all the world and running that race well. May you be filled with the endurance and energy you need! Rest well ??
Hi Anna,
Thank you for your update. That’s great that you’re fully funded — maybe one less thing off your mind. What a schedule you have but sounds like God is working through all of you in many ways. That is so exciting that your parents get to visit you soon — enjoy that time together! What an amazing chapter in your life. I’m sure not always easy but take it all in. We continue to pray for your health and that God gives you strength and guidance in this journey! Stay safe on that surfboard!
Thanks for the update. It helps us know what to talk to the Lord about for your leadership and team. All the good and bad experiences will blend together for the work you are doing for the Lord. Thankful he has provided well for you, keeping you safe and heathy. Keep up the good work. You areadmired by all of us. God Bless you EveryDAY.
I received this link from your proud Grandmother Beisly. Thanks for sharing God’s truth with the world as we are given in the great commission. The Lord is the only hope for this troubled world. Praise the Lord that He has called you to giving the prize to those willing to accept His reward.
Oh dear Anna,
So great to hear what incredible opportunities you are having ! I am so glad you have time to get away and rest. So important just to be with Jesus and get time with Him. I am would love to hear more stories. I am excited that your parents get to come and spend some time with you ! Continuing to pray for you and your team. Love to you.
I want to be like you when I grow up