Galatians 2:20 Conference

{Pic: @ University of the Western Cape 

- on our way to Conference @ Franschhoek.}

Q: So Archie, how did it go?

A: In short: I felt like a kid in a candy store :-) !!

The conversations went deep.

The worship/ 'choir rehearsals' were awesome.

The games - plenty of fun.

The talks & workshops: well done to Bruce, Felix, Hunja, Sisanda, (& yours truly really enjoyed sharing about the life of an Insider. Hopefully someone found something beneficial in there)

The Table Tennis: "Phuti, thanks for letting me win that one game" You rock!

The guys' post-midnight pillow-talk... very loud & extremely enlightening.

The ladies' multilingual song about Jesus being on the throne: SWEET!

 

The PEOPLE......... WOW!!

What a privilege to be a part of such an excellent group of co-laborers for the King!

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& some comments from our participants:

The speakers' talks weren't just theory; they spoke out of Experience.

I am now more prepared for God's work & have a clearer picture of God's big picture. -Kudzai-

For me it meant a lot, more on a relational side.

I feel supported & encouraged, knowing people that have the same struggles that I have. -Takadzani-

The Bible Studies; Yes!

It's not what the church or other people expect from me.

What matters is what God expects from me.

I also enjoyed being with people that have similar experiences in an environment where i don't feel judged.

-learning new songs- -Ngami- 

Bruce's talk on God's Will: The Scriptures are always relevant.

-being with these people is great! -Peter N-

Everything that was said was referenced from the Bible, so I can go back home & find what was said straight from the Bible.

Memorizing Scripture: very meaningful. -Zethu-

Putting Christ where He is supposed to be, @ the centre of my life.

The Prayer & Scripture memory workshops were very meaningful. -Mark-

-bumping into someone I'v been looking for but couldn't get a hold of-

Felix's talk on what the Navigators is about, was great.

Why? It was said in the light of people's lives; people that I know and can identify with.

It makes God's Vision accessible. -Sisanda-

I like to think about the future a lot.

The "God's will"- talk was very meaningful in that regard. I don't have to wait for a thunder/lightning bolt to make decisions. It's much easier than I thought. It's right there in the Scriptures. -Tutu-

Fellowshipping with people who all fight & struggle 4 God's vision.

I would make the camp title: "It's not about me." -Desiree-

Bruce's Magic :-) -Takane-

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Thank you so much to everyone that made this weekend possible:

Tricia, for the back-breaking work, sorting out the practicalities; Mercy, I think you & Felix are guilty here as well :-)

-to Christo for getting that basketball-hoop up in time.

-to Heinrich for the bus.

-to everyone that rocked up with an open mind & spirit for God's input! 

-to the musicians: Desiree, Tutu, Eddie, for practicing, prepping the handouts (Desiree) & everyone else (Sadie) that brought their voices & hearts along to the 'choir rehearsals'.

-to the Speakers & workshop leaders for setting time aside preparing your talks.

-to my kids for behaving well :-)

But most of all I thank God for blessing us with his presence & his eternal love!

Now, let's translate all our discussions on Galatians 2:20 into our everyday lives...

I have been crucified with Christ 

and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. 

The life I live in the body, 

I live by faith in the Son of God, 

who loved me and gave himself for me.

Give yourself away & in doing so: show, sow & share God's love!