We heard an update from Sara (Waldvogel) Makwakwa, long-term US volunteer living in South Africa. Sara shared the impact fear has had on our communities in South Africa and our response that shows our communities we will not run away when times get tough. She told us stories of how meal times and Holy Home Visits look different, but the children are continuing to receive care and God is glorified. "God is the same God as He was six months ago, and He hasn't changed through this. Through this we can worship Him when we go and we walk and we cook. These are the ways we can show that He is God."
Ruth Knecht, an Advocate from Ridgewood Pentecostal Church in Woodhaven, NY, reflected on their trip to South Africa last year and how God provided all of their needs. She also shared how God is continuing to lead and use them to keep their church community encouraged as they spend time in fellowship through technology and how they are meeting the needs of their congregation while social distancing. "This (shelter in place) has given us a great opportunity to pause and to seek God. To make sure that we use our time wisely and in a way that helps us get to know God better."