PRESIDENT’S BLOG- SEPTEMBER 2017 UPDATE
Beth and I have been back in South Africa for one month now. It is spring of the year and all things are like new. Many of our animals have new babies and even our Pastor Jonathan and his wife have a new baby girl. The rains have not started yet, so the grass is still dry and tender. This…
FEED TODAY – FOOD FOR TOMORROW
Beth and I have been back in the States for just a week now and I am overwhelmed by the support Americans, and especially Iowans, have for the work we are doing in South Africa. Statistics still show that 15% of our children in South Africa are malnourished. This often causes their growth to be stunted and also their brain…
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT AFRICA
As we are preparing to leave this beautiful land again, I am pausing to reflect why I am still here after 12 years and just what I love about living and serving in Africa. The why is pretty simple. It is a “calling” from God, and I am just being obedient to His calling. I am here as an Ambassador…
TEAM – UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN INTERNS
It is winter here in South Africa and our first team for this season from the University of Northwestern, in St. Paul, MN, is just completing their work with us. James Smith, an IT professor with the college, is leading this team of 9 people. In addition, we have had a global health professor, from the University of Iowa, here…