Welcome
to Selebi Phikwe, Botswana
Our Arrival in Botswana in early March has seen us very busy as we have
had to do all the many things that need to be done when settling in a new
country.
Rod & Lynley met us at the airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, to take us across the border and help us through
the whole immigration/customs process.
The 6 hour drive took us north near Pretoria and then northwest to the closest border
crossing. We then stamped our
passports as ‘Tourists’ until we are able to receive our work
permit and waiver once we are in the country.
Yet another process we must go through as we settle in and make Botswana our home!
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On arrival in Selebi Phikwe we have much to do. Julie already spoke to a ladies meeting at
the church the day after we arrived.
The first Sunday at church…………. We then have a
busy few weeks as we buy a reliable car/ute, find a flat/house and buy
all the furniture, stove, fridge and utensils etc we need. A real provision has come from those in the
church here who have already supplied us with a bed and blankets! We are extremely grateful to their
assistance!
Julie will fly back to Australia as planned to be a bridesmaid at her sister
Sonia’s wedding on the 24th March. It is a blessing as Julie is able to return
to Africa with more of our belongings that we weren’t
able to fit in our luggage when we first arrived. I am sad that I will not be able to attend
the wedding but know it will be a great celebration of the marriage of Nathan
and Sonia. Have a great day guys!
Your continued prayers are a huge help. Julie and I gain strength from the
knowledge that many back in Australia still remember us and are lifting us up in
prayer. Requests we have at this time:
·
Adapt
quickly to the Botswanan culture
·
Find
a reliable vehicle and house at a good price
·
A
successful transition into a new church environment and ministry
·
Travelling
mercies for Julie, and for Steve left behind in Africa in late March!
Thank you for your thoughts, prayers and support.
Love from,
Steve and Julie
friends@nationsgx.com
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