Amanda and I have been blessed by your ministry partnership. Our work in Polokwane, South Africa continues to thrive even during this pandemic. We came back early this year with the hope of returning in May, but the Lord proved to have other plans for us. It pleased the Lord to teach us how to wait once again. In Polokwane we work with Christ Seminary, an institution that...

The elders gathered via Zoom for our monthly meeting. We opened in prayer and with thanksgiving for God's working at OBC. Frank Barber is the church treasurer and he led us in a review of the finances for the month of July. Offerings were $63,997 for the month and slightly above budget. Expenses were well below budget for the month at $44,952. We have one more month to f...

The pursuit of holiness is an irresistible call for all followers of Christ. God calls Israelites to live a holy life, "You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy," (Leviticus 19:2). One thing to note about this call is that it is directed towards his chosen people. Those who belong to him are expected to live a life that reflects his holiness. It is no wonder P...