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6 June 2009

Hi Everyone,

We have been planning another ministry trip to Harare to work with Joseph Soko, et al (10 pastors and pastors in training). After hitting some snags the trip is on for next week. Unfortunately, one of the snags is that the other lecturer, Patrick Paine, was unable to secure a passport in time due to "systems" problems at Home Affairs. This means I will be flying up myself Saturday 13 June and returning Friday 19 June. The Sunday School/Teaching of Children that Patrick was to do will be re-scheduled for another time. I will be speaking to the men and their wives in the evenings on what a biblically ordered family is and working with the men during the day on their preaching and ministry issues.

The venue we have been using, the YWCA, is increasing in price while decreasing in value. One objective of this trip is find alternative ways in which this training can be done cost effectively. It would also be wonderful to hold the Sola 5 Annual Conference in Harare one of these years so I'll be scouting some options for that. In addition, many of you donated financial assistance to Joseph Soko for his medical expenses following his recent stroke. R3000 was paid for a brain scan. R5000 was sent up via a travelling business man. I will be able to deliver the final R10 000 to him on this trip and get you first-hand information on his condition and progress.

In trips like this it is always a concern to be scratching where these men actually itch. Please pray for ministry effectiveness. Pray for their absorption and use of the material as well. Finally, please pray for my health to remain.

Only by Grace,

Jeffrey Gage
www.freegrace.co.za

Winter, Friends and Blessings!

Winter has started to become more noticeable here in Kavuzi, especially early in the mornings and in the evenings. During the day, the temperatures are still short-sleeve warm, unless the cool breeze convinces you of the need for warmer clothing...

Since our last newsletter, we have had a couple of opportunities to visit with new friends.

Leaving Windhoek – the Capital City of the Republic of Namibia – early in the morning as he normally does when he departs for mission journey. Roundabout 10h00 am he arrived in Swakopmund, after spending most of his time in Okahandja. Before entering Swakopmund, a sign written “Martin Luther Steam Engine” appeared...

(also see Laban's BLOGSPOT)

Note received from Steve Stauch, Goodwood Baptist Church:

Mr John (Johan) Leach of Way Makers will be conducting a further trip to Zimbabwe in June.
Please let him know (see Brochure by clicking 'Full Story' below) if any folk need to have goods taken to Zim so that he can get the necessary clearances done in time.

Best wishes to all

Yours by HIS GRACE
Steve Stauch

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Jeff Gage (pastor@freegrace.co.za), Free Grace Baptist Church, Boksburg SA has collaborated with Waymakers in the past to transport material needs to Zimbabwe. For a brochure of Waymakers Logistics' trip to Zimbabwe in mid June 2009, click on 'Full Story' below.

Since last we communicated by means of the Sola 5 Newsletter, the work of God has continued and we give Him all the praise and glory for His faithfulness to us. We are enjoying a wonderful sense of the Lord’s presence and there is a growing sense of unity among the Church Family.