PMB

Last week two students who helped me launch an Investigative Bible Discussion on the Pietermeritzburg (PMB) campus, Hopps and Simphiwe.  We drove an hour.  Gathered in as many students as we could.  Got Lwazi and Melissa (key Nav students at PMB) to join us.  And.... launched into the book of John together!

Hopps and Simphiwe were only there for the afternoon with me but Melissa and Lwazi are living on the PMB campus for the next 6 months and have been meeting with us for the past few years after starting to follow Jesus with us.

The exciting news is this.  After Hopps, Simphiwe and I left for Durban the group that we left got so excited that they abandoned the 1 time a week meeting  and started meeting twice a week because the group was so excited.

yesterday I got a call from Melissa telling me that it is going over so well that more and more students arrive every meeting and that the only problem is that there is too many questions and not enough time!
This is why we do this:)

Standing room only

Two weeks ago myself and 4 Nav students recruited 1st year medical
students to come explore the book of John with us. The night came, I
got sick, the nav guys filled the gap ready to launch the
investigative Bible discusion and... Not a single student pitched.
Fast forward to tonight. All but one of the Nav student leaders had to
miss leaving Huli and I alone to see what this week would bring.
We prayed. We walked in. We nocked on a few doors to remind people
that tonight was the night and.... They came.
We quickly outgrew the venue, had to move outside, then ran out of
chairs. Well over 50 first years explored the first chapter of the
book of John with us! Our invite was for only those not in church,
reading the Bible or religious. We got what we asked for!

This weekend I met with the Suthern African Nav country leaders. One
of the things we prayed and trusted God for was blessing & oportunity
to advance the Gospel beyond what we could handle. It came.

Doing the right thing well

A look at what Ben brings

These are the necessitys for me at any gathering. Bible. Moleskin
diary. Pen. Water bottle(thanks Brett n Laura, only the coolest bottle
for me now). And the all important, French Press of coffee (single
origin Ethiopean Limu Peaberry this morning).

Africa Country Leaders

I'm in Jozi (Johannesburg for those outside the continent). Somehow
got an invitation to participate in the country leaders meeting for
the Southern African Navigators. If you know me you may know I'm not
huge into meetings, but it's been greatto connect with fellow Navs to
talk, listen and pray together.
Also on this weekend (and pictured above) is the infamous Bruce,
Kellelo, and Chere. They exceptionaly impressed with their own camera
skills:)

Braai-ing with Myles

After a long Saturday wedding, what better way to end the day than a
lil seafood braai! Some great things about living in Durban.
Myles, like all 3 year old(and 32 year old) boys, loves building fires.

Driving home from campus

As the school year is fully under way so us my night driving. So goes
the life of anyone in campus ministry! We have learned over the years
to meet the students when they are free and available, not when it's
convenient for us. That means nights and weekends.

Tonight was a great night of recruiting first year students to an
Investigative Bible Discussion. 50 students signed up to explore the
book of John with us!

Makes late night drives home worth it.

Sharing Life

Part of what we do/how we live is sharing life. Friends, students graduates all spend time in our home. I'm not sure if its true but I believe Kristy's baking is one of the key ingredients in providing a safe and inviting environment for this growing community.

Live. Share food. Share life.