Hello everyone and I’m sorry we haven’t been in touch for a couple of days. Mainly because we’ve been a bit poorly and we have also had a lot to get done! We have now sorted the mobiles and have sorted out our rental car. The man came to see us on Saturday and received the deposit and we will have a pretty smart car on May 28th. Nola is fine with us having hers until then so we are sorted on the wheels front!
The cold has begun to recede and we are coming out the other side of it! The wind has a lot to answer for and I’m not talking flatulence here! Quite a few people have been laid low and church was missing Apostle Leigh and Prophet Lynette yesterday as they too are suffering.
Duncan has just returned with an iBurst modem (??!!***+@@##). Apparently it will help us to receive in the apartment instead of going to the hotel. But we have to go and get something installed at Canal Walk before we can get on line (*&@@@!!!!**?????). As you can see, my technical knowhow is really improving here in Cape Town!!! Oh Graham I am so in awe of your knowledge! (Stop it, Beverly, do not let this become an idol!!!! Rebuke that thought! )
We had another awesome day in church yesterday. Apostle Andre preached on Holiness at the morning services and although he preached at both the 8am and 10am services he was able to bring different things to the fore in each, and even brought different anecdotes that made us laugh and laugh! The worship was so good. I felt so much release and I wept and wept without really understanding why. I was moved to watch Duncan with the men dancing at the front of church. I didn’t dance yesterday but I will.
We had lunch, a real banquet, with Nola, Andre, Chantal, Aje, Corbus, Prophet David, Jenny, Yvette, Hilton, Cherie, Ethan and Zoe! Sunday lunch of roast lamb, chicken and all the trimmings, for 13!! We spent the afternoon talking in Nola’s upstairs sitting room and my head was so full that I truly understood the phrase “My head hurts!” So many enlightening thoughts. So many light bulbs going on. We will have so much to share when we get home. I find myself freely weeping without any real understanding of why. The tears just pour.
Bible School continues to feed us daily and I never cease to be impressed by how rooted in the Word everyone is here. The Bible School continually takes you to the Bible – Hearing from God through an open Bible is their motto and they do it as a way of life; not just referring to a scripture but quoting it and knowing it; living it. Today’s picture shows Jenny (let’s hear it for Aunty Betty who will be delighted to get another picture of Jenny!) discussing with Duncan what we are going to be doing for our homework! Another question answered, Graham! The class is preparing a talk on aspects of David’s character as seen in his Psalms. We are covering David as a musician (me) and poet (Duncan). I feel quite nervous being on the other side of the desk!
This morning in Historical Books we had very clear revelation of the import of the Godly rebuke. Incredible clarity. Tonight we are going to Muizenburg again with Aje, Eric and Angie for part two of the Foundation Course and we’ve bought some yummy chocolate brownies from Woolworths (M&S) to share over coffee.
Tomorrow we have Bible School then a meeting with Prophet David at Corbus’ place as David has words to share with us.
We are eagerly anticipating the Overcomers’ Conference which is beginning on Wednesday night and going through to Sunday. The visiting speakers have been invited to share in Bible School on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday so that will follow the regular lectures.
Thank you for your comments and e mails. Janet – it’s so nice to hear you are settled and enjoying the books. Don’t let Martha have her own way! You’re the boss! Thank you for going to the trouble to vote for us. We watched bits of the election on Skye TV. It all seems to be a bit of a shambles doesn’t it? No, we haven’t been in the sea yet but it does look inviting and it’s just there, a stride away!
Jean and David we really value your prayers and your love. I’d forgotten about your time in Lanzarote. We do share similar experiences don’t we? Take care and know that we are also praying for you.
Mum and Dad - we will try to get Skype sorted soon.
Chris and Phil – hope you’re not doing too much! Will hopefully be able to Skype you too soon.
So, had better close and get sorted for tonight. I’ve cooked chilli for tea but chilli powder here seems to be peri-peri powder and I’m not sure how hot it is so we may be in for a shock! Hang on to your hats!
Love to you all from us both XXX
PS Ruth and Lucy – have passed CD of “Given Songs” to Nola and Chantal with the ‘explanation’ so will let you know what they say!
Thank sooo much for the photo - doesn't she look gorgeous! Should i comment on Duncan at this point? Tell Aje it's one for the MBC prospectus. And as for Duncan doing his teacher bit... Betty will love it keep them coming... but they don't all need to go on the blog.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling better and fit for the overcomers conference. I am really excited about it.
Hope the technical bit gets sorted... What are you going to do about technical help now?
Looking forward to hearing more and more of what God is doing.
It's all getting very political here Gordon has resigned and Ben's dispappointed he may not be able to call the lib dem/ conservative alliance the condem - ed party. Of course he's thinking of an equally good liblab one!
Lots o love Annie x
When the Holy Spirit is working we are often reduced to tears- tears are very healing and releasing so don't be anxious about that. I am sure that God is working in both your lives and you will have many new experiences.
ReplyDeleteAs far as the electronic equipment of any sort I am truly amazed that all this "stuff" works but haven't a clue how. I'm just grateful that it does work and some people understand it all a lot better than I do.Thankyou for writing these blogs. I hope you have a method of keeping them all- they would make an interesting Biography.The weather here is cold - snow in some places!! Thought Summer was just around the corner but certainly not yet!! Take care - Lots of love Pam/Mum xxx
Wow no wonder your head hurts Beverly, just reading that Blog well there is so much going on and taking it in must be very hard, it sounds marvelous though and I am sure you are a good student! I pray for you both daily and I love your prayer room and sometimes well most times the time just goes and I end up dashing around because I am late. Weather not too good today and a bit dismal. Did not realise that Martha is more like a dog than a cat, she follows you everywhere, even the bathroom. It was funny this morning, she was eating at her mat and the postman dropped something through the letter box, well she scuttled off skidding as he had made her jump and all the food and water went everywhere. I park the car at the end of the street as it seems so dangerous with all the children playing out and leaving all their toys around, I am frightened of running over something. Wish I could give you a hug, receive one over the Blog with my love Janet xxxxx
ReplyDeleteLovely to hear from you again - I was missing your updates! Nice to hear that the colds are going away too, your immune systems will have to get used to these new South African bugs :-)
ReplyDeleteI am also missing the updates on the Sermons section of the Harvester website - there's been nothing since March :-( Please beg them on my behalf to put some more on - I've got withdrawal symptoms!
hi Bev and Duncan, it sounds great all that you are learning, i know that God is doing a major thing in your life for the good of the Body of Christ, this is a new level, a place where you will feel at times you have just begun, remember one Sunday in Church we saw this you begin at 0-1-2-3...10 then we can think we have arrived and get settled at the top of that level until we realize there is another level, 11-12-...20 taking us from glory to glory, each time we move up in obedience feel we know nothing, but we have the Holy Spirit who is our Teacher guiding us into all Truth, its so important that the Body of Christ remains teachable, i know you will flourish wherever He plants you as your roots continue to go deeper into His Word, love and prayers Phil and Ruth
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