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 Dear Friends & Family,Greetings from Durban, South Africa! The summer months here are finally cooling down a bit. When I first arrived, it was stifling, but now, the temperatures are very nice, as autumn approaches. Yes, I know what month it is! And, by the way, today is my spiritual birthday! I'm 28 years old in the Lord! Production UpdateEveryone has been hard at work as we prepare for Opening DAY tomorrow, Thursday, March 16. We open at 10 a.m. for thousands of school children. It's great, because it gives us a chance us a chance to impact the school children with the message of Jesus, plus we can practice before a kid's audience before we open at night for an adult audience.  Last night, giving notes to the actors after their run-through. The actors are almost ready, and some last minute touches will get them show ready. My wonderful costumer, Marjorie Bell, has just arrived from Dallas, Texas with all the costumes, and she's been working for months on them. The costumes are an explosion of color! So are the sets, and the props, and the lights. This show is truly "Technicolor"! Please pray for us as we open "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" tomorrow. We are believing the Lord for hundreds of salvations. Please be in prayer for us this weekend as we impact Durban for our Lord Jesus Christ. English vs. EnglishBeing in South Africa, I've had to learn to use new terminology for certain things, otherwise they don't understand my English! Here's a few examples:
 The sets are loaded in, and ready to be assembled, lights are going up, and curtains are being hung for tomorrow's Opening of "Joseph" Raging StormsWhen I read Matthew 28:19 — Jesus commanding us to go into all the world, I am always challenged. I have to ask, "Go? How?" Patiently, He answers, "By Faith". This is God's way for us to live our lives. You see, our eyes were created to keep us from falling down the stairs when we walk, but our lives aren't to be led by what we SEE, but rather by faith. Even in the midst of storms, we're to walk by faith. All around us, we see storms blowing. Storms of finances, storms of unsaved loved ones, storms of scandal, storms of sickness. And in the midst of the storms, Jesus stands calmly in the water, calling out to us, "Come". Now, we SAY we'd never do this, but many people say, "I can't come to you, Lord! Just LOOK at this storm, and how would I get to you anyway?" or "Based on the conditions I AM SEEING WITH MY EYES, the answer is no". We want to trust Him, but our faith conflicts with our realization of our circumstances. We want to trust what we SEE. Yet, we later ask, "Where was God when I needed Him?"  In rehearsal last week, we're staging some last few scenes. Here are Joseph's brothers and "Jacob" in the foreground. Many people miss the moving of God in their lives not because they're sinning, but because they are tired of doing the things that God wants them to do. Galatians 6:9 says "And let us not grow weary in well doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." Are you standing for your loved ones to be saved? Don't get weary praying for them! My younger brother, Edward, was the last one of the siblings to come to Jesus Christ. After praying for 20 years for him to be saved, I was tired of believing for his salvation. That was one, long storm. God, however, has an interesting way of reaching us. His daughter (my niece) , Melissa, had a cancerous tumor behind her right ear when she was 16 years old. She was flown to Dallas to have surgery, and my brother dutifully followed her here, and stayed with me during the ordeal. He was so overcome with emotion. He said, "I'd do anything to make sure she was fine. I'd take the cancer for her, I would die for her, even if she never spoke to me or loved me." I said to him, "Edward, that's exactly what Jesus did for you, except that He did die for you, even if you have rejected Him as you have." He thought about it for a moment, and said, "So then what must I do to be saved?" I was so shocked, I couldn't think of what to say! It took me a few moments to get my words and thoughts together! He asked Jesus Christ into His heart that day! And Melissa? She's fine, going to college, and has also been gloriously saved, and is so on fire for God! Don't give up on doing what you know to be right.  Durban boasts some of the most scenic beaches in the world. The Durban skyline is seen in the background, and the people can walk from downtown right into the ocean! Jesus wants to meet your needs, my friend! All it takes is doing things HIS way! If He tells you to get out of the boat, and to walk on the water, just DO IT! If it's the storm of finances, then trust God and do what He says. Tithe. Give out of your need to others around you. If it's the storm of unsaved loved ones, determine a time to sit with them, and share the Gospel with them, and don't stop praying and believing for their salvation. Also, witness to others. If it's the storm of healing, go on a fast for the person who's sick. Lay hands on them, and pray. You'll be surprised what God can do through you when you meet Him being led by faith! So, take the walk! Hamba Khahle!That's (*) Koza for "Goodbye!" (The * stands for a clicking sound made with your tongue as you say Koza.) It is the African's dialect spoken here. It is so interesting, because pops and clicks and other mouth sounds are used as part of their language! God bless you, my friend, and thank you for being a blessing. How? Through your prayers, and your love and in so many other ways! Have a wonderful week, my friend, and drop me a line as you have a chance! Take care!
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