On March 16, I posted pictures and the story of how God seemed to be answering our prayer for a larger house with the potential to house visitors and short term missionaries. Just before we left for The Gambia, our hearts were stirred towards this potential. After returning from The Gambia we had a clearer understanding of our own mission/vision for us as a couple in ministry. The day we arrived home from The Gambia Nathan commented that our neighbors in the house next to us appear to have vacated the house, and later that day we saw that neighbor out hanging laundry. She told Nathan that they have moved out to their farm, and that their house having not sold, due to the poor market, was now up for rent. When we found out that the rental price was EVEN LOWER than the price for the whole house we are in now, we jumped at the opportunity to have a 'look see'.

Built by the owner, this house has a HUGE living/dining/kitchen open floor plan on the top floor and an even nicer view of the lagoon... also a fire place!! With 4 bedrooms and 2 1/4 baths and 1/2 of a garage, it is ideal for housing guests and short term missionaries. As we shared our vision with the owners, not knowing their relationship with the Lord, we felt that if God planned for us to use this house instead of the one we are in, then they would accept an even lower amount for monthly rent as they would be sowing into the Lord's work. They accepted our offer, and we move in 2 weeks.

This week we have been praying for the Lord to give us furniture and guests for the new house. We literally only own a bed, dresser and bookshelves and a TV, which takes care of our bedroom, but the rest of the house will be empty... God is already moving to bring us guests (but where will be furniture come from?)! Tuesday we received a request to house 9 young people from Youth For Christ in Magalisburg (Johannesburg area) for 3 days as they do an outreach in the Knysna area. They will be with us our first weekend in the house!!

Check back, I am sure that the story of how the house is furnished will be a testimony to the faithfulness of God, as he calls us to ministry, he also supplies all that is needed to do His work!! I can't wait to share it with you...

... living the adventure of a servant to the King!!