Tim Travels To Masoyi, South Africa, '07

For 3 weeks, I will be in South Africa helping an orphan aid organization with urgent construction. Here unfolds the next chapter of my life. Won't you join me?

10.28.2007

SUNDAY - PART 2

"In a village, there once lived two sisters together: Naledi (star) and Puleng (out in rain). Naledi and Puleng loved each other and went everywhere together. One day, they received an important message: their uncle who lived on a banana farm in the next village invited them to stay with him! They were so happy because they have never been to their uncle’s banana farm and they would be able to play with their cousin Mamello (patience). After a long journey, they were so happy to arrive. The next day, Mamello took them out to the banana farm. There were many tall trees, each with big green leaves and many bananas! They decided to play a game: Naledi and Puleng would hide and Mamello would search for them. The sisters were so excited because they were at climbing trees and finding good places to hide. They went down a line of tall trees, turned left, ran for 20 steps, turned left again, ran for 5 steps, turned right. They found the perfect hiding spot: a small bush that the 2 sisters could crawl into. It was cool in this place, shielded from the sun's heat. In fact, it was so comfortable that the 2 sisters became tired and fell asleep. When they woke up, the sun was going down and it was starting to become dark. They suddenly remembered that they were on their uncle’s banana farm and had been playing a game with their cousin. They were sure that the game was over and now they had to return to the house. But they didn’t know how to get back. They started walking towards one tall banana tree, thinking that it would help them remember how to return. But each time they turned, they saw another large tree that looked familiar. They did this many times and soon became very frightened. They were lost! It was dark now and they could hardly see the trees anymore. Puleng held Naledi’s hand tighter. They turned once more but did not see the house. It was getting cold. All of a sudden, a bright light was seen to the left. They turned towards it and walked towards it. Then, the 2 sisters started running as they got closer. Finally, they could see that it was their cousin Mamello holding the bright light, happy to see his 2 cousins. He was so scared when he couldn’t find them in the banana farm and became even more scared when it was becoming dark. Luckily, he had this light and used it to help Naledi and Puleng find their way back to the house. It was the light that helped Naledi and Puleng not be lost and to feel safe and happy again. Now Naledi, Puleng and Mamello sat in the house, eating pap and having a fun time!

Sometimes we get scared because we feel like we are alone, that it is dark all around us. But Jesus said in the Bible (John 8:12): “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life”. If we ever feel scared like Naledi and Puleng when they were lost in the banana farm, Jesus will help us find our way. Just like Mamello used a light to help Naledi and Puleng get back to the house, Jesus promised to be the light. All you have to do is follow Jesus!"

Pastor Tim delivers his inaugural sermon to about 50 kids at the orphan church in Cork. Immediately thereafter, his temporary ordination is revoked!

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