Sweet Opportunities

 Missions trip to Potch


Thank you all again for partnering with us in ministry. We are always thankful and grateful to you from our Lord Jesus. As you all know, this year we had to cancel most of the events, camps and trips we had planned due to COVID-19. That only allowed us to keep encouraging youth leaders and pastors that we work with by calling and finding out how they are doing and how we can be praying for them. However, in September, the doors opened for additional ministry when our President lessened the regulations gave us more freedom. We had the opportunity to take the DTC students and interns on a missions trip to Potchefstroom where we did some evangelism, children’s ministry and different projects in the community. We served alongside True Word Bible Church with Pastor Lance, a former DTC student. Though our original plan to serve in Durban did not work out, we had a an amazing week of ministry and it was such a blessing seeing the hunger that we all had as a team to share the gospel with others. Over the course of the week, we were able to minister to 259 people, 50 of which trusted Christ. The students were challenged and encouraged during the week of ministry and Caitlin, one of the DTC students, shares below how the trip impacted here:

Caitlin (right) serving in Potch.

“God truly works miraculously doesn't He? Each  and every student was prepared to experience  Durban yet God had something different planned.  I'm about to share one unique experience I had never  encountered before. During this week God truly  worked within my heart. Living and fellowshipping  amongst people who are living in bad conditions  humbled me. I got to put myself in the shoes of some  broken-hearted people and children living in this  community. From long drop toilets to carrying heavy  buckets of water, I ensured that I got the full  experience. Ministering and serving was most  definitely the highlight! Door to door evangelism was not just a platform where we were able to exercise our gospel sharing abilities but it was an opportunity where students were able to share the love of God with others. Being able to share the hope we are able to have in Christ with others truly opened my eyes. I came to realize that the gospel message is something urgent which needs to be shared and I praise the Lord for working within my heart to realize this urgency. It was a true blessing to work and serve in Potchefstroom.”

WOW Conferences

After several months of sending out bi-weekly videos of encouragement directed to ladies, we were finally able to hold 2 out of 3 of our Woman of Worth Conferences for the year. It was such a special time as ladies came together after having such little interaction or events this year. Our theme for this year was 'A Call to Courage' with a timely challenge from the life of Deborah to step out in faith-filled obedience and boldness and seek an intimate relationship with Christ. The ladies were so blessed and encouraged by the wonderful messages, practical discussions and sweet time of fellowship. Please pray for our last conference of the year next Saturday (Oct 31).








Family Update


- Leilani is 3 months old and is talking, giggling, & rolling over. She is so much fun!

- We are planning a furlough for next year (January-March). Please pray that we are able to get Thato & Leilani's passports quickly so we can book our tickets and that it would be a fruitful time of reconnecting with people and support raising. We can't wait to see everyone!

Please Pray...

- that the Lord would provide Thato & Leilani's passports quickly so we can book our tickets for furlough

- last WOW conference of the year (Oct 31)

- for our DTC students as they finish their final term

-continued discipleship relationships

- wisdom for current interns as they make decisions for next year and that the Lord would provide additional interns

- for wisdom & creativity as we move forward in our various ministries

- upcoming satellite camp in Welkom (Dec 4-11)

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