Crossroads DTS return from their outreach in Zimbabwe

The CDTS recently came back from their outreach Phase in Zimbabwe. They were privileged to have been a blessing to many and even had a opportunity to help restore the children's ward of the local hospital so that it can be used again. Here are some photos. (A.P)

ELS Update.....

The ELS went on an outing to Hermanus a few weeks ago. We had a fun day enjoying the sunshine and the sea. For some of the students, it was the first time to visit the ocean and so it was a very special experience. Of course, it was still English class and there was a lot of competition to catch each other not speaking English to earn a prize!

We have had some good times of intercession on Tuesday evenings. Recently, we spent time praying for different "closed" countries. We made outlines of the countries with toilet paper and sat inside them as a prophetic act and prayed over the people and over the boarders to the countries.

The Level 4s are busy preparing for graduation. Many are already thinking about what they are going to do when they leave ELS and are getting tired of sitting in the classroom. One morning the class went to the botanical gardens and climbed up to a hill to pray over the city. It was a good time to get re-focused, while speaking English of course :)

It's been a good term and we seem to have finally passed the "middle of the term slump" - the end is in sight. Final graduation is coming up on December 9. There will be a formal dinner, by invitation only. Here's a peek at the invitation... (Emily Beliles)

End of the year staff function.

On Wednesday evening we had our end of the year staff function. We enjoyed a great meal together and had opportunity to thank one another for being a blessing during the year. We even had some presents that was handed out in the end. Thanks again to everyone that helped to make the evening so special. (A.P)

Foundations for Counselling Ministry School

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Strategic Mission School

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The Base Leadership plan together- looking to the future

Today the Base Leadership Team (BLT) had their planning day. We discussed, prayed and planned for 2010. We are grateful for how the Lord has blessed us in 2009 and we are eager to continue to be faithful stewards in the years to come.

We believe 2010 is going to be a very exciting year for YWAM Worcester. The upcoming soccer world cup will allow us to show our hospitality to many teams from around the world. Also we’ll have different (old and) new schools that will be run on our base. To be able to accommodate the growth that is busy happening we felt that it is now the time to start with adding new buildings for dorms and rooms to our base. Please pray with us for God’s wisdom and guidance in all of this. (Bruno Guntelach)

ELS Update......

We've been busy the last few weeks in the ELS! We made a visit to the Institute for the Blind in town which was a really special experience for the students as they spoke to and interacted with the people working at the Institute. The ELS students were able to relate so easily to the blind people as they can identify with them on some level in their struggle to communicate and interact with other people. It was so beautiful to see them chatting away together – even the Level 1 students!

Last week we had our term Fun Day and braai out on the YWAM lawn. The students were divided into teams and competed against each other in fun games and contests. Here are a few pics for you.

Also last week, Pastor Fola visited and spoke to us about evangelism and gave us some practical tips for how to talk to people about Jesus. And today we went out and put it into practice. We had our weekly worship time in Church Square in town and then divided into pairs and walked around the area to share with people. The students led one person to the Lord, fed one hungry person, and prayed for many more! All in English! It was a really exciting morning for us as we have been praying a lot for the city. This past Tuesday, we felt led to spend our weekly intercession time walking around the perimeter of the base, proclaiming Truth into the surrounding areas. So it is exciting to see God moving not only in the lives of the students but also through them to reach this city. (Emily Beliles)