Well what if our neighbour was in an informal settlement outside Durban; or in a township cynically built under the apartheid regime in the early 70′s – now struggling under the weight of crime and hopelessness; or in a church of 100 people in kwa Mashu where members die regularly – stricken down by preventable disease. As Christians we are called to be people of hope – so lets let our light shine.

A number of you have heard me nagging you in the last 6 months about the potential of using the interest in the FIFA World Cup in South Africa in 2010, to motivate a group of people to move together in self-less mission. This trip that would be about exposure, about unity, and about practical service and partnership could make a tangible difference to the lives of some of the most disadvantaged people in South Africa.

With less than 18 months to go until our South Africa 2010 initiative, we are getting the ball rolling! Please come to one of our information nights to hear more about this amazing opportunity to serve God and His people – your neighbors – in Durban, South Africa. Can I encourage you to consider at this time whether you would like to come, and whether you would like to bring your friends, youth/cell group, or your whole church!!

Could you please RSVP to belfast.ywamni {at} googlemail.com or call our office at 028 90243600 if you would like to attend an information night. I look forward to seeing you there!

In 1995 the slogan used by the South African government to encourage a united effort by all of its population to transformation in every area of life was “Masakhane”, meaning “let’s build together”. 15 years later, lets make a statement by going together from Ireland to help build South Africa.

Peace,