Greetings from YFC General World Assembly in Johannesburg South Africa.

After a 16 hour drive our team arrived safely at Cyara 

(YFC Conference Center).   I (Julianna) even drove for 2 hours on the left side of the road and I finally found the Southern Cross (star constellation only found when in the southern hemisphere, equal to finding the Big Dipper in the north)!  

Representing about 100 different countries there are about 800 Young Leaders, National Directors and Board Members attending this GA (held every 3 years).  7 of Julianna's "YFC Family" in the Gambia were able to participate!

Knysna YFC was responsible to set up the "Prayer Zone"; a place where participants could spend time in the presence of the Lord during the conference.  The Prayer Journey mat (also referred to as the Labyrinth), is a journey that allows you to focus on God and release your burdens to the Lord as you focus on Him on the maze to the center, then spend time in the center just listening to His Spirit.  There are many ways to experience prayer in the Zone.  You can choose to put your request on the "Wailing Wall", pin your burden to "Jesus Washing Line" and let Him wash you clean, use your creativity to draw or write a poem, put a pin on the world map for the country you are praying for, or just sit on a pillow and rest in the soft quiet worship music.

The Holy Spirit is moving and the young leaders here are making commitments to lead their generation by living a godly lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, a passion for sharing the love of Christ, and commitment to social involvement.  

Nathan and I have also been blessed to meet with many of my friends with YFCI/World Outreach from the Denver office.  God has provided many opportunities to link with others who know people who are in Swaziland, or have a heart to help set up the ministry; this has been a huge encouragement that God is working on our behalf even before we arrive.

We will be traveling back to Knysna on Saturday.  Thank you for your prayer support!!

Living the adventure of a servant to the King!

:)