10 days to go

10 days until the start of the first ever African edition of the World Cup. wow. It seems not that long ago that I landed here in South Africa and here we are are the doorstep of the biggest sporting event in the world.

We are in full swing here with our first AIA Staff arriving on Wednesday of this week! Our opening conference will be in Pretoria starting on Sunday and it will be an incredible time of worship and honor to the Lord as we look to him to equip myself and the other visitors to reach out effectively to the people of SA. I actually will be teaching the time with a guy, Christopher from Zimbabwe, about what its like to share you faith here in Africa. Prayers are welcomed!

Just the other night I attended one of the warm up matches for Bafana Bafana which is the nickname for the South African Men's National Team. The game was interesting as there were 3 goals and all penalties. Bafana won the game 2-1 in thrilling fashion after converting their second penalty. The atmosphere was unlike any I have ever been a part of. Thousands of Vuvuzelas packed the stands and made the most intense noise. I have gotten used to them now but at first they were sooooo annoying.

But as I stood with 80,000 others I thought this is what football should be. the passion. the fun. the fans. the intensity. I leave you with a picture from the game that night. One heck of a packed house in Soccer City(the same stadium where the Final of the World Cup will be).

As this tournament starts I pray you guys can get a great picture through your TVs of what this country is from is poverty to its passion. It is an amazing place.

Enjoy your spring time(most of you) and I will continue to sit her in my hoodie and jeans in a coffee shop where the doors are open but the fire is a blazing right behind me in the fireplace. Winter is mild here but its still here. over and out from the corner of 2nd and 7th in Melville, Johannesburg..

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