The Wedding Feast (~19.49) - Moriel Ministries

Moriel South Africa
David Royle
Moriel Missions
END OF YEAR 2009 REPORT
Dear Friends
We want to end this year giving
praise to our God for His supply that he
has often wrought through you. When
David Lister asked me to put together a
review of the year I felt quite daunted
as so much has happened and I did not
want to forget to thank anyone for their
input. So that’s why I want to begin with
thanksgiving to our God and to our supporters
for all that you have done. From
Jacob and Dave Lister who always mention
the work wherever they go, to all
our administrators who are so supportive,
to my family who put up with my
insecurities and especially to my parents
who host me. The list goes on and on
and on, and so we give Glory to God.
On a personal family note this has
been an amazing year. My son Anthony
and his wife Liz produced a lovely little
girl named Abigail who is a real joy to
us. This was followed in March with the
marriage of our youngest son Aaron to
Erin, whom he met while she was here
in South Africa on mission. As parents,
it has been fantastic to see them all grow
during this year, and we pray that as our
family grows God would continue to
bless it.
Christopher has begun to step up
to the mark as our partner in ministry.
While I am away Chris has been leading
Sunday fellowship and contributing to
the daily devotionals. His job for Moriel
includes copying and distributing DVD’s
to South African customers. He handles
most aspects of administration and oversees
our local staff members, especially
security. He is a real joy to have around,
and to see him grow and mature is a real
pleasure as a father.
The year began on a high with the
opening of our church meeting area.
This was paid for by the believers. It is
made from local materials so it didn’t
cost an arm and a leg. It’s been great to
see it also used as a classroom for all
our kids as well as functioning as a local
fellowship. During January I went to
oversee the work in Kenya and Tanzania.
As you know, we are building a children’s
village outside Arusha. Through the generous
donations of our mission partners
we had completed several houses that
were ready to be moved into.
February saw two significant things:
First of all, our beloved Sam went to be
with Jesus, and this saw the church used
for a funeral for the first time. Secondly,
we had the arrival of Lina and Marijke
as missionaries for one year. It’s hard to
believe that this year is nearly over and
soon they will be gone. We hope to replace
them with two other people in the
positions of teacher and nurse.
In March I went on tour to the UK,
sharing at various fellowships. In April
we had the special event of releasing Salvador
and Dianne to be Moriel missionaries
to Kwazulu Natal. Kwazulu has always
been a burden on Sal’s heart but he
said when joining us for his second time
in South Africa that he would go only if
God gave him a wife. Well along comes
Di, and it soon become apparent that not
only did Sal share God’s heart for Kwazulu,
but that Di shared it too. And so on
April 6 they had their last weekend with
us and departed. Today they have shown
such faithfulness in God’s mission despite
a lot of trials and discomfort. They
are a couple who never ask anything for
themselves, so all I will say is that in the
coming year we are praying the Lord will
provide some basic utilities to make their
life more comfortable.
Lyn and I went in May for our annual
leave in Australia, although this was a bit
of a busman’s holiday with a busy preaching
schedule. It was good to leave the
work in the capable hands of Chris, Lina,
Marijke and the team, and to come home
and find the place still going strong.
This year has seen the ministry
welcome some lovely additions, humanly
speaking, and with material things. On
the people front we had a visit from Jacob
whose tour was almost over when he was
taken ill in Cape Town. We thank the
Lord that when I saw him at the CMFI
conference in October he had lost 20
pounds and was relaxed and happy. Long
may this trend continue as I know I would
like Jacob around for a long, long time.
In September, just before my Autumn
UK tour, we had the pleasure of having
David Lister, Jeff and Judy Baker, and
Judy’s sister Brenda come and stay for
a short while. During this time we had a
rainwater collection system installed and
various repairs done as Jeff is a builder.
Judy and Brenda made themselves busy
with Lyn and the kids and I was sorry to
see them leave.
Other people to arrive were Mouse
and Simmy, two small children who suffer
from cerebral palsy and other conditions.
They were so tiny and frail, and we
pray that during their introduction to the
home they would be stimulated and also
grow physically. We also will be having a
new little girl soon who has to be fed from
a tube, so watch this space for her arrival.
This past year the Lord has provided
us with so many material things as well.
Before their departure Sal and Di were
able to purchase a 4x4 with the sale of
their car and a gift from Moriel Missions.
In September we also were able to purchase
a 4x4 to take the kids to hospital in
large groups.
On top of this there has been some
renewed infrastructure and we are. as
always, grateful for the donation of a
generator that keeps the power on during
the many blackouts we experience
in this area. On top of this the Lord has
provided everything we have needed for
food, bills, medicines and staff payments
during the last 12 months, so we are constantly
praising Him for His provision.
This month (November) sees Lyn and
me go up to Tanzania to visit the children’s
home that is developing. One thing
they need is for the systems to be in place
that will ensure every one of our children
and new-born babies get the love, care
and nurture they need. So please pray for
this visit and for our team leader Norbert
26 Moriel Quarterly • December 2009