Pastor’s Mission Trip to South Africa

Most of you know from the annual meeting that I will be traveling to South Africa for a three week mission trip starting on May 16th and returning June 5th. During those three weeks, the deacons will provide coverage for preaching and will be available to meet any pastoral needs
that may arise.
 
I will be traveling with Pastor Michael John. We will be ministering with Pastor Jacob Moses (who has, along with his wife, Rena, and daughters, Janene and Janelle, visited our church on two occasions). I was hoping/planning to go to South Africa a few years ago with Steve, Merri and Judy but there were too many obstacles in the way. This year, the Lord has cleared the way for me to go. I will be teaching a course on Galatians to pastors who are planting churches in Swaziland and Mozambique. I am told that we will also be asked to preach on Sundays and at special services.

While all my financial needs have been met, I am asking you all to be diligent in prayer for us. I am a little nervous since it has been quite a few years since I have been on an overseas mission trip. My itinerary is listed below. I hope you will place this itinerary somewhere conspicuous so you will be reminded often to prayer for us.

May 16 – our flight departs at 8 AM
May 17 – arrive in Johannesburg, travel of Durban; spend a few days resting and preparing for our classes
May 20 – preaching at Bethany Mission Church (Tongaat) in the morning and traveling to Swaziland in the afternoon
May 21 – May25 – teaching students at the missions school in Swaziland
May 25 – travel to wildlife game reserve
May 26 – spend day at the game reserve and travel back to Durban in the evening
May 27 – Preaching at Bethany Mission Church in the morning
May 28-June 1 – teaching in the missions school in Durban/Tongaat
June 3 – Preaching at Bethany Mission; Church in the morning
June 4 – leaving South Africa
June 5 – arrive back in Boston

In God's grace,
Pastor Kevin