The Wedding Feast (~19.49) - Moriel Ministries
The Wedding Feast (~19.49) - Moriel Ministries 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
who does a good job with a lack of consistent resources. As with many missions it is often either feast or famine. Please pray for the Moriel-associated churches in Tanzania. These are growing fast, and the Masai church there has grown to be the largest Masai church in the area. So what does the next year hold? Well we can’t say. God is sovereign and He sits in Heaven and does as He pleases. All we know is that He is a great God, and as long as we submit our ways to Him then our paths will be straight. He will do great things with those who humble themselves and seek His face. Issues for prayer We need people. To be specific, we need a teacher, a nurse and a cook. You don’t have to be super spiritual, just hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves, normal people. C.H. Spurgeon called himself a “Plodder.” Well look what God did with a plodder, and imagine what He can do with any life heeding His call. I would like someone to take on Aletheia in my place. It didn’t work out with Zak and so the church I planted seven years ago is still under my leadership. Well God is sovereign, and so that’s probably what He wants. Please ask the Lord to give me the peace I need to do this as I want to be in His will at all times. Please continue to pray for all the children in all their challenging circumstances. They are very brave kids and we love them to bits. Thus far, God has preserved each of them in His Grace. As we grow, God has provided all the finances we need. I do not take this for granted and every evening we pray, “Give us our daily bread.” Please support us in prayer in this area. • How can you help us? • Please pray; this is the engine room of the ministry • Please consider working with us out here on mission • Please consider supporting us financially • Please add your name to the newsletter list You can get hold of us at the following or by visiting our International Web site: www.moriel.org PO Box 10807 Strubenvale 1570 Gauteng, South Africa moriel.david@gmail.com +27 (0)823739297 Many thanks in Jesus, Dave Royle And all at Moriel South Africa David Royle Aron & wife Erin Liz and Abigail New Church Building & School The New (Used) 4x4 Jacob & school girls in SA Jacob & Baden Simi To Whom much is given . . . . Moriel South Africa December 2009 • Moriel Quarterly 27
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who does a good job with a lack of consistent<br />
resources. As with many missions<br />
it is often either feast or famine. Please<br />
pray for the <strong>Moriel</strong>-associated churches<br />
in Tanzania. <strong>The</strong>se are growing fast, and<br />
the Masai church there has grown to be<br />
the largest Masai church in the area.<br />
So what does the next year hold?<br />
Well we can’t say. God is sovereign and<br />
He sits in Heaven and does as He pleases.<br />
All we know is that He is a great God,<br />
and as long as we submit our ways to Him<br />
then our paths will be straight. He will<br />
do great things with those who humble<br />
themselves and seek His face.<br />
Issues for prayer<br />
We need people. To be specific, we<br />
need a teacher, a nurse and a cook. You<br />
don’t have to be super spiritual, just<br />
hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves, normal<br />
people. C.H. Spurgeon called himself a<br />
“Plodder.” Well look what God did with<br />
a plodder, and imagine what He can do<br />
with any life heeding His call.<br />
I would like someone to take on Aletheia<br />
in my place. It didn’t work out with<br />
Zak and so the church I planted seven<br />
years ago is still under my leadership.<br />
Well God is sovereign, and so that’s probably<br />
what He wants. Please ask the Lord<br />
to give me the peace I need to do this as I<br />
want to be in His will at all times.<br />
Please continue to pray for all the<br />
children in all their challenging circumstances.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are very brave kids and we<br />
love them to bits. Thus far, God has preserved<br />
each of them in His Grace.<br />
As we grow, God has provided all<br />
the finances we need. I do not take this<br />
for granted and every evening we pray,<br />
“Give us our daily bread.” Please support<br />
us in prayer in this area.<br />
• How can you help us?<br />
• Please pray; this is the engine room of<br />
the ministry<br />
• Please consider working with us out here<br />
on mission<br />
• Please consider supporting us financially<br />
• Please add your name to the newsletter list<br />
You can get hold of us at the following<br />
or by visiting our International Web<br />
site: www.moriel.org<br />
PO Box 10807<br />
Strubenvale 1570<br />
Gauteng, South Africa<br />
moriel.david@gmail.com<br />
+27 (0)823739297<br />
Many thanks in Jesus,<br />
Dave Royle<br />
And all at <strong>Moriel</strong> South Africa<br />
David Royle<br />
Aron & wife Erin<br />
Liz and Abigail<br />
New Church Building & School<br />
<strong>The</strong> New (Used) 4x4<br />
Jacob & school girls in SA<br />
Jacob & Baden<br />
Simi<br />
To Whom much is given . . . .<br />
<strong>Moriel</strong> South Africa<br />
December 2009 • <strong>Moriel</strong> Quarterly 27
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