A BRIEF OVERVIEW THUS FAR...
We have spoken at 23 churches.
We have been in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ontario and Northwest Territories.
We have to date, 24 individual supporters and 6 churches.
Many churches we have been at have indicated that they are planning to stand with us in the fall once schedules have resumed.
I(Sharon) have missed a couple of Sunday's as I am still working full time. I am privileged to speak for a few minutes at our Women's retreat on the first weekend of October.
Are we encouraged? Absolutely!
Along the way...
September
- Christian Life Center, Morden, Manitoba
- Lakeview Gospel Centre, Bonnyville, Alberta
- New Life Assembly, Killareny, Manitoba
- Calvary Gospel Church, Elphinstone, Manitoba
October
- Thompson Pentecostal Assembly, Thompson, Manitoba
- New Life Community Church, Kindersley, Saskatchewan
- Lloydminster Gospel Fellowship, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan
- Pentecostal Tabernacle, Swan River, Manitoba
November
- New Life Centre Church, Dauphin, Manitoba
- Calvary Baptist Church, Killarney, Manitoba
- TBC (to be confirmed)
- TBC
- TBC
MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...
When?
We had optimistically hoped to have our girls in school in August. We are realizing that summer is a difficult time to raise our support. We are looking at early in the new year. We will spend christmas with our families which will be very nice as we don't know when the next one will be.
Schooling?
There are several schools in Windhoek and our girls will live at home(not boarding school). Schooling for both girls range from
$10 000.00 to $35 000.00 per year. School for anyone in Africa is a privilege. The level of education they will receive is excellent.
Language spoken?
English is the primary language spoken. Afrikaans(german and dutch influence)is also often used.
What is the weather?
The Kalahari desert and the Namb desert are within Namibia, therefore the weather is dry and hot.
Cost of living?
Surprisingly the cost to rent a house in Windhoek is around $1500.00. Considering that 91% of Namibians live on less that $2 a day, that cost of living is higher that we find it here.
What will we take?
We will sell all our household belongings. Our keepsakes will be stored(two or three buckets) and we hope to ship a 4x4 container as it is expensive to ship too much of our belongings
Our children?
They have their times of wondering what to expect yet they continue to be steady in their excitement and certainty of God's direction for us. They are going to school here and when we move they can start school in Windhoek.
How are our parents and families dealing with this?
Our parents on both sides are 100% behind us. This being said I know that it is going to be very emotional as the time draws nearer. My parents are in their seventies and Dad has Parkinson's. I feel concern over the future of his health.
Darrell's' parents have had their share of health issues and of course we pray we will see them again.
When Darrell and I married 18 years ago, we moved away from family because in pastoring this had to be done. Because of this, we have learned to depend on one another. Our family of four is a very strong unit and this in itself makes this move easier to accept.
Thank you for your prayer and support. God bless you.
If you have questions, please ask and we will do our best to answer you.
