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Newsletter 2 - 2011

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Dear Friends

 

Wow, what a challenge the last two months have been! Decisions, decisions, seeking God’s direction! I have realized that the process to full recovery from burnout is not a quick one. I didn't start the process as soon as I’d hoped to, but I can praise God that his timing is perfect and feeling out of control is okay, because HE IS IN CONTROL. 

 

I met with my Pastors and church family in South Africa (SA) and we’ve been praying about ways to improve support in all areas in the future. Everything won’t be able to be in place before I return to Taiwan in May. Therefore, my stay in Taiwan will be short at this time to tie up loose ends, (send things home) and only join the Gateway Camp I committed to a while ago. So I’ll return to South Africa shortly after the camp ends on

17 July 2011.

 

God willing, I will have a year to recover and build support for future ministry as God leads. I have to remember to pace myself so that I do find times of rest and replenishing before I think of taking a next step or leaving for another season of full time ministry.

 

I’vie been surprised in many ways at how empty my tank has been to give, even though it’s so much a part of me to give. I have also been touched by the overwhelming love and support I have been receiving from my different families here in SA.

 

That means it’s a new exciting season in my life as I take a break from ministry.  I’vie been spending quality time with my parents, church family members and friends. Upon return I’ll rest, and get a job, not too strenuous.

 

I participated in a musical at Lighthouse Family Church on 7, 8 and 10 May; it was a great time of socializing and getting to know old friends better and meeting new friends.  I will now fly to Johannesburg where I will be spending a few days with my brother before returning to Taiwan on 17 May.

 

My 2011 ministry and event dates are in the sidebar.

The year ahead looks exciting and refreshing.

 I’m excited about the upcoming Gateway camp where young people are equipped and trained to evangelize in their own tribal villages, and also train members of their churches.

    My role in the new KI (King’s Kids) office will be:  outreach and evangelism; photography and media updates (website); office admin, and driving (when required)

A new job in SA, and new adventures

 

Financial Support

I really do need people to partner with me in the work of the Kingdom in Taiwan on a monthly basis. This frees me to minister and to bless others. Please let me know if you can walk with me. My bank details are provided in the sidebar, or email me for more details. My latest newsletter is uploaded on the Lighthouse Family Church website. You can also read my newsletters on my personal website – www.adeleliebich.multiply.com.

 

Please pray for

sufficient funds to cover my expenses in Taiwan

preparing flat for my return to South Africa (SA).

finding a job (Au Pairing, Admin, etc) when I return to South Africa

medical needs

finances for camera lens, sending stuff home and part of my return ticket.

Bless you

Adele

  

THE LORD'S PRAYER - Rather cleverly done.

THE LORD'S  PRAYER -  Rather cleverly  done. This is in two parts,

The  prayer  ( in blue  type)  and  GOD  (in red  type  )-in  response.

It is very, very  good.  

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"Our Father  Who Art In Heaven.
Yes?
Don't interrupt me.  I'm praying.
But -- you called  ME!
Called you?
No,  I didn't call you..
I'm praying.
Our Father who art in  Heaven.
There -- you did it  again!
Did  what?
Called ME.
You  said,
"Our Father who art in Heaven"
Well, here I am..
What's on your  mind?
But I didn't mean  anything by it.
I was, you know, just saying my prayers for the day.
I  always say the Lord's Prayer.
It makes me feel good,
Kind of like  fulfilling a duty.
Well, all  right.
Go on.
Okay, Hallowed be  thy name .
Hold it right  there.
What do you mean by that?
By  what?
By  "Hallowed be thy name"?
It means, it means  .. . Good grief,
I don't know  what it means.
How in the world should I know?
It's just a part of the  prayer.
By the way, what does it mean?
It means honored,  holy, wonderful.
Hey, that makes  sense..
I never  thought about what 'hallowed' meant before.
Thanks.
Thy Kingdom  come,
Thy will be done,
On earth as it is in  Heaven.
Do you really mean  that?
Sure, why  not?
What are you doing  about it?
Doing?  Why,  nothing, I guess.  

I just think it  would be kind of neat if you got  

Control, of  everything down here like you have up  

There. We're kinda  in a mess down here you know.
Yes, I know;
But,  have I got control of you?
Well, I go to  church..
That isn't what I  asked you.
What about your bad temper?
You've really got a problem  there, you know.
And then there's the way you spend  

Your money -- all on  yourself.
And what about the kind of books you read  ?
Now hold on just a  minute!
Stop picking on me!
I'm just as good as some of the  rest  

Of those People at  church!  

Excuse ME..
I  thought you were praying
For my will to be done..
If that is to  happen,
It will have to start with the ones
Who are praying for  it.
Like you -- for example ....
Oh, all right. I  guess I do have some hang-ups.
Now that you mention it,
I could probably  name some others.
So could  I.
I haven't thought  about it very much until now,
But I really would like to cut out some of  those things.
I would like to, you know, be really  free.
Good.
Now we're getting  somewhere.  

We'll work together  -- You and ME.
I'm proud of You.
Look, Lord, if you  don't mind,
I need to finish up here.
This is taking a lot longer than  it usually does.
Give us this day, our daily  bread.
You need to cut out  the bread..
You're overweight as it is.
Hey, wait a minute!  What is this?
Here I was doing my religious duty,
And all of a sudden  you break in
And remind me of all my  hang-ups.
Praying is a  dangerous thing.
You just might get what you ask for.
Remember, you  called ME -- and here I am.
It's too late to stop now.
Keep  praying.  ( pause .. . )
Well, go on.
I'm scared  to.
Scared?  Of  what?
I know what you'll  say.
Try ME.  
Forgive us our  sins,  

As we forgive those  who sin against us.
What about  Ann?
See? I knew  it!
I knew you would bring her up!
Why, Lord, she's told lies about me,  spread stories.
She never paid back the money she owes me..
I've sworn  to get even with her!
But -- your prayer  --
What about your prayer?
I didn't -- mean  it..
Well, at least  you're honest.
But, it's quite a load carrying around all  that  

bitterness and  resentment isn't it?
Yes, but I'll feel  better as soon as I get even with her.
Boy, have I got some plans for  her.
She'll wish she had never been born.
No, you won't feel  any better.
You'll feel worse.
Revenge isn't sweet.
You know how  unhappy you are --
Well, I can change that.
You can?  How?
Forgive  Ann.
Then, I'll forgive you;
And the hate and the sin,
will be Ann's  problem -- not yours.
You will have settled the problem
as far as you  are concerned.
Oh, you know,  you're right.
You always are.
And more than I want revenge,
I want to  be right with You . . (sigh).
All right, all right . .
I forgive  her.
There  now!
Wonderful!
How do you feel?
Hmmmm. Well, not  bad.
Not bad at all!
In fact, I feel pretty great!
You know, I don't  think I'll go to bed uptight tonight.
I haven't been getting much rest, you  know.
Yeah, I  know.
But, you're not through with your prayer, are  you?  

Go  on.
Oh, all  right.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from  evil.
Good! Good! I'll do  that.
Just don't put yourself in a place
where you can be  tempted.
What do you mean by  that?
You know what I  mean.
Yeah. I  know..
Okay.
Go ahead.  Finish your prayer.
For Thine is the  kingdom,
and the power,
and the glory  forever.
Amen.
Do you know what  would bring me glory?
What would really make me  happy?
No, but I'd like to  know.
I want to please you now...
I've really made a mess of  things.
I want to truly behave like Christ
I can see now how great that  would be.
So, tell me .. . .
How do I make you  happy?
YOU  just  did".  

Newsletter 1 - 2011

Please see the attachment for complete letter.

Attachment: 2011-1 news.pdf

2011 trip to South Africa

more photos to come through to end of May. Keep watching the additions. Pictures from fellowship, Bonto Park and the Seaview Game and Lion Park.

Happy Birthday Jesus 2010

HI Everyone

It's been amazing how time flies by. I've had such a restoring year, seeing God at work in and through my life in others life this year. I've adjusted to Danshui's humidity, an intense study schedule and thank you all for your prayers through the books as I studied and got a deeper revelation of the Bible and how it all amazingly fits together. See all the gifts we received in life, and there are so much more to add to the list/ picture attached I made.
I've made new friends and missed old friends.

I will be going home in two weeks for an overdue holiday and REST, time with family and my first Christmas home in 6yrs (nearly 7). Yippee! I'll be available during February through to April 2011 to catch up and share about all God has done in this last nearly 3 years  in Taiwan.

I'll be missing the everyday easy access to internet, but it'll be a good break to catch up face to face with friends in South Africa again and I'm looking forward to chatting for hours again after a year of intense studies and less talking. So, be aware that I will not be online as much until June 2011.

Happy Birthday Jesus during Christmas, may you all have a fabulous time with family and remember Jesus was born for YOU!!!

Love and blessings
Adele

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