Countdown

We have been closing down on the days left on campus. From tomorrow it will be two days left. Unfortunately, students are going home to their families and I will never be able to see students again. As students leave the res hall I must come to the realization that there is an eternity at stake for their life. If I haven’t shared with them then I am driven to have them hear the gospel. Is there anything better for them to hear about than their eternity? I could talk about what they are going to do at home, if they are going to be with friends, what food they are eating, or anything else that seems pointless in light of eternity. Time draws to an end here on campus and I cannot leave any regrets as I go on the plane. I want to have gospel conversations with students!

So now that I got that out of the way let me fill you in on our last week... What an incredible time! My ministry partner and I have gotten a chance to see some pretty awesome (literally awe-inspiring) views of Jozi. We have climbed to the top of something called the Tower of Lights with one of my friends Themba.  

Though It doesn't seem high (it really isn't) the view is crystal clear and we are able to see out to Joburg all around...

After that the group we were with went around campus and they have something I call the "Tunnel of Graffiti"and some of the art is incredible! We had to get a picture in it. It is tunnel that goes underneath a main highway that connects East Campus and West Campus. I could stay in there all day and just look at the Art.

This past saturday we went to the Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden in South Africa. We had seen pictures of the gardens but arriving there was just incredible! The Gardens were HUGE!!!! It had a waterfall that we were able to climb to the top of and peek over it (a little intimidating... to be honest) and if kept climbing up we were able to see an incredible view of South Africa!

This week is going to be tough! I just ask that you can pray for our team as we--sadly-- say goodbye to students we will probably never see again. Pray that the gospel can penetrate their hearts. Also pray that the team, though utterly exhausted, can keep pressing on for Jesus' name to be made known!

This will probably be my last blog update before I head home... We have a lot of stuff to do in the next week and a half and I will actually not be anywhere with internet (I know... no excuse). I will write it when I get back to the States... But we have a lot ahead of us. Our Winter Camp is happening next week so pray that students will have a good time and hear the gospel with open ears. Thank you for praying for me this whole time in South Africa... I can't express it enough that the prayers of others have really made an impact on my life and the lives of others.

Grace and Peace,

Zach