3-16-08
3:00pm – African time
Update written by Megan Eastland

Hey there!

I don’t have much time to update today. We are at Kristi and Daniel Fair’s house for a brief stopover before we head to the flea market and get everyone souvenirs!

Yesterday a bunch of the team bungee jumped (all of the teenagers except Brianna, the Agees, Angie and Megan and maybe a few others that I’m forgetting) and a bunch did a zipline canopy tour in the forest (everyone but three) and Becky and the Vaughns hung out. We had an incredible time! It was a cold, rainy day, but unbelievable. Both teams had an incredible time and everyone survived undamaged. I (Megan) bungee jumped and it was absolutely unbelievable. It was so long that there was no jerking, but a swinging sensation with the bungee. I don’t have time to upload pics today, but we’ll try to get them to you! The view was incredible too!!! Straight out of a movie. A truly unforgettable experience.

We then checked into our camp in J. Bay, some of the team got ice cream at a shop on the beach, and then we all turned in early. We were all totally exhausted!

This morning after a beach devotional, we went to church in the shack-village of Seaview. This is an area where a bunch of black South Africans have become “squatters” and have built shanties out of leftover wood, tin, and pallets. The church service was wonderful. The church was built for a mere $1200 from a former Westside mission team. The singing and passion is unlike anything most of the team had experienced before. The service went on for a few hours, a few pastors spoke, including an awesome sermon by Schaun, and we “let the Lord” lead the service! Definitely a change from Westside!

Tonight after the market we will get ready for camp. Please pray for us as we prepare to receive the kids!