The day started as usual. We arrived at the church at 8 as normal. We had a short staff prayer and then we were off. Every time we go to Spring Valley I get a shock of realization at how dramatically the scene changes even though it is just 5km from church. The day’s mission was to serve the community by building goalposts for the kids to play soccer and touch up on our previous construction of the jungle gym. As well as minister the Gospel to the people. After cleaning up the church property we were separated into teams. I was dealt into Oom Sid’s team, with Jade and Nkuli. It was so cool to access all of Oom Sid’s knowledge of the field and hear some cool stories. 

I believe our group spoke to about 15+ people; I was directly involved in about 3 conversations. I was shocked at the language barrier, but fortunately, Nkuli was there to save the day. I led 2 people to the Lord with the help of Nkuli translating everything to Zulu. I have led a few people to the Lord, but it is always a spectacular experience. It is an instance where you can see and feel Holy Spirit working. It touched my heart that some people have never even heard about Jesus or ‘uJesu.’ Overall the day encouraged me to learn more about soul winning and to share Jesus with others. We have been given this one-of-a-kind, best gift that anyone can get and now we want to keep it to ourselves. I must/will be more willing and obedient to the leading of Holy Spirit after the outreach.

When the Bible says, “Jesus was moved with compassion.” I believe I experienced a part of that yesterday. We also did a soup kitchen and handed out food to the kids. As I was giving them half a cup of soup and one slice of bread it hit me. We were giving them one meal which was not a lot of food. We don’t know if they have food to eat that night or the next morning. The sad reality is that most people there don’t eat every day. I was close to crying when I got that realization. I said to the Lord, “Lord, how can we do more? How can I help more?” I ended with the thought that the best thing I could give them is to lead them to Jesus. Because at the end of the day, He is the only one that can help them.

I ended the day with a bit of a sore heart to see that suffering is a reality in so many people’s lives. But rather than dwell on it, we can take proactive action. Action in prayer for men to be saved, for the people of Witbank, but also to support my faith with corresponding action. To share the Gospel with boldness, and to be a billboard for the Lord (as Brother Jerry ministered).