A lot has happened since our last post.

With time running out at Kiepersol, preparations & modifications had to be made to the caravan while the whole house had to be packed up for removal to Scottburgh.

On Saturday 29^th October, the Church held a farewell function for us. What a blessed and Christ centred occasion it was with many who had been in the Church over the years coming back to share remembrances.

Fond farewells were said.

On Sunday 13^th December I had to do a farewell service at the NG Kerk in Hazyview that I had to deliver in Afrikaans. That was a real tester but it all worked out well & we had opportunity to bid farewell to all our Afrikaans friends.

Our final service was on Sunday morning, 29^th November. It was a lovely service with all three musicians playing together for the occasion. It was a great surprise and a wonderful success.

And so our ministry to the people at Kiepersol came to an end. People who will forever be remembered for their love and generosity. We tried very hard, from first to last, to keep them pointed to Jesus Christ & living lives that were characterised by Scriptural holiness and love.

The next few days were hectic but productive in that we were able to get all our possessions packed, moved to Scottburgh, and unpacked into two bedrooms and a portion of the garage of the flat.

On our way down to Scottburgh, we stayed over with a dear friend Gill Dyer in Nottingham Road. She received us like royalty and spoiled us thoroughly.

With the move complete, we returned to Pretoria & spent a few nights with Peter & Elaine. On Monday 5^th December, Peter and the children accompanied us to the Durr’s farm at Broederstroom & helped us to position and level the caravan on its site here.

Two days later, Lynette and I set about erecting the tent and making our campsite home.

We made really hard work of it, making many rookie mistakes but we kept at it and by evening all was ready & welcoming.

On 12^th December we received the wonderful news that Neil’s wife Jeanine delivered a very healthy baby son who has been named Thomas. The Lord is so good to us.

Neil, Jeanine, Jenna and Thomas plan to come to South Africa in February so that we can meet our newest grandchild. We can’t wait.

We plan to spend a week with them at Mabalingwe Game Lodge in mid-February. Soon after that we will take to the road and tour.