THESE TIMES May 2013 edition
News from the Hugos
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Do you find this year is flying past too? Since our last update the holidays are past
and the 2nd term of the year is well under way…
MINISTRY
ZEBS continues as usual.
Umlazi took just one Monday off at term break. Mark got a monthly slot off from Mayville as
shortterm Corbin Seghers (son of ZEMA missionaries Greg and Carlene) was in the
area teaching for 3 weeks (this formed part of his studies with Moody Bible
Institute in Chicago,IL). ZEBS continues
to be a joy. The counseling training
though did not happen during the holidays as planned.
Durban Bible College leaders have been such a source of
encouragement to Mark. He is having a
great time preparing his lessons on culture for this term. Learning a lot in the process as well. He is teaching the same group of first years
as last term.
We’ve seen some progress on the house… bathrooms almost done, Kara’s room painted
and finished, study painted, some more finishings on the roof…. Most encouraging.
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| Tom and Bonnie Kopp (we know them from our time at Multnomah Biblical Seminary in Porltand, OR) visited us and shared some teaching at DBC last month. Front extreme right, here with some DBC lectures and students. |
FAMILY
Barb has been having good results from physio for the pain
in her hips. The physio feels it stems
from a back problem which we will now start addressing with pilates. PTL for LeeAnne, who guided us in the
direction of physio.
J continues with his regular activities of drums, scouts and
art. Regular buds, Rutger and Rich,
continue to bring much laughter and boyness into the house. Not to mention the daily banging of the
drums… beautiful!
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| J with his friends at the start of a cycling adventure at Steinbank Nature Reserve. |
Kara was faced with a change in gym club early this month
(long story) which was hard but held many life lessons. She will be competing level 6 under 13 this
year. We’re thankful for the weeks worth
of girlfriends and gym and weekends with boy activity at home.. filling just
some of her many ‘relationship receptors’.
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| The Lord provided this beautiful setting for Kara's birthday party this year. The girls could be real princesses for the day. |
Mark tries his hardest to keep up with everybody, household
needs and ministry. He is still
trailrunning regularly.
OTHER FUN STUFF
We had visitors from Portland with us for 3 days, Tom and
Bonnie Kopp. Such a lovely time of
fellowship. Bonnie has recently had
breast cancer (tho no chemo) and their granddaughter major treatment for
leukemia. It was helpful to share experiances
and just lovely to spend time with them.
OTHER BITS
Your continued prayer regarding our housing and move to Cape
Town in Oct would be valued. Feelers are
outJ
SIM SA has allowed us to ‘return’ to the field – tho our
monthly support is still only at 82%. We
need His creativity in how to bring in the shortfall with Cape Towns higher
cost of living.
Please pray for Barbs moms living situation.
Barb will be having her 3rd PETscan in July.
We are so thankful for your partnership with us in life and
ministry.
With our prayers and love
Mark, Barb, JJ and Kara
3 comments:
Hi Barb and Mark.
This way will work for us to stay in touch. So glad you had a nice time with Bonnie and Tom - we remember meeting them sometime ago now.
We pray that your results are good on June 3rd and that God continues to supply all your news.
Every blessing,
Carol and Graeme
Thanx Carol. Our prayers continue for you and Graeme. Love Barb
What will you do with your house in Durbs? Especially after all the work you have done!
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