Wow! Last Sunday Bob and I were in Cape Town visiting missionary friends, Mike and Kalyn. Today, a week later, we are back in Dallas worshipping at our home congregation. Last week we saw how many people live in poverty in the townships of South Africa, today we are in the comforts of our own home with so many conveniences and luxuries. It is hard to believe we are bless with so much here in the United States - something we . . . I, take for granted! Until you see what life is like in other parts of the world, you . . . ME, forget how great we have it. Mike and Kalyn were kind enough to pick Bob and me up at our hotel and then drive us out to where they live and work. They drove us through the township where they minister to the people living there. It was a little intimidating being the only four white people among the 40,000 people that live in that small area - we kinda' stuck out like a sore thumb! Mike and Kalyn have made a huge impact on the lives of some of the people they have been able to form relationships with. They are showing some of these people who Jesus is and it is making a difference in their lives. I hope to be more thankful for how blessed we are in this nation, and to be willing to share the love of Jesus more openly with others!
The township of Masiphumelele - 40,000 people live in this very small area in homes made of sheet metal, cardboard, and other scrap materials.
Tough living conditions - trash piled in the street.
I really hated to take too many pictures in this area, I just took some from inside the car as we drove through the township. It is quite a rough life and existence here, but Mike and Kalyn are serving this area with a heart for Jesus. They are doing a remarkable work here!
The South African people are very musically minded and gifted. Kalyn is teaching music and working with some children's choirs as she works to share the Lord with them
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Bob and I along the shoreline near Mike and Kalyn's home. A beautiful area!!!
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