Dear
Southcity
I
write this morning with my heart full of joy and feeling incredibly encouraged
in being a part of this community called 'Southcity'. Please give me a brief
moment to tell you why:
When
I received an email last week mentioning to me that our dear friends in Maseru,
Lesotho had been asked to vacate the building they were meeting in as of
immediate effect, my heart broke. Since then, it has been overwhelming to be a
part of what has happened!
Having
asked Moses, the man entrusted to lead Zoe Bible Church in Maseru, what we
could do to help, he asked for a building team. I phoned a few men who have
skills in different areas and not one of them hesitated in reorganising their
diaries and finances in order to help. The call was made generally on Sunday
for people to give up their time and money to come be part of a labour force to
bless this community. Long story short, we have a team of 10 men who have
responded. And to be fair, more have asked to come and in the interest of also
taking care of Southcity, I have had to ask for them to stay behind.
With
this, three men have also made their vehicles available for traveling. What a
testimony to generosity! As well as two people having made financial
contributions towards the situation. I am overwhelmed by the response of
Southcity.
Beyond
that, just this week, I have witnessed two new families to our community asking
how best they can make regular financial commitments for the sake of the
Kingdom. This greatly encourages me, since Jesus teaches us in Matthew 6:21,
'For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.'
So I
want to thank all of you who have responded to God and to the cry for help, and
been so generous with your treasure, your talents, and your possessions, and
for those who consistently submit their finances before our heavenly Father.
This
coming Sunday, we take up our second special offering for investing into the
lives of our young moms, babies, and toddlers. Again, at a difficult time for
these moms to be out with babies, as a community, we long to see families
worshipping together and therefore want to make it as easy as possible for
these young families to be a part of our Sunday, and various other event,
meetings. So please prayerfully consider how you can give towards this.
And I
end on a community note: This weekend sees the Sharks play the Lions in the
Currie Cup final. So on Saturday the 29th, we will have the fires going and
would love to invite all of you to come for a late lunch braai from 2pm
onwards, and then to watch the game in the cafe at 5pm. Even if you are not a
rugby fan, it will be a great afternoon for our families to spend time with
each other.
Much
love
Richard
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