{"id":3586,"date":"2020-03-17T15:46:36","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T20:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/?p=3586"},"modified":"2020-03-17T15:46:36","modified_gmt":"2020-03-17T20:46:36","slug":"riley-newsletter-march-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/riley-newsletter-march-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Riley Newsletter: March 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dear Friends,<\/h3>\n

We have officially been in South Africa for several weeks, and it has been a busy time. We spent some time with my sister, Nicole, in Limpopo, a province about three hours away from our home base. It was wonderful for us to see family who we have not seen since they made their move to South Africa. Our kiddos were eager to see their cousins, relax, and unwind after the 19-hour trip overseas. Our first Sunday there, we attended the church my sister has been going to since they entered the country. This church is located on one of the many game farms in the area. It turns out the church has quite a history, having been in use since the late 1800s. We also had the opportunity to participate in a Bible study that Nicole has been hosting at her house with three Zimbabweans and one American missionary. We cherish opportunities to study God's word, especially with new converts.<\/p>\n

\"Brittyn<\/a>

Brittyn & Cousin Tate loading luggage<\/p><\/div>\n

Once we arrived back in Krugersdorp, we had to begin the adjustment of living in the city. Africa's time is not like America's time, and things tend to take much longer to accomplish. Strangely, the driving here is anything but slow. We spent most of our second day in Krugersdorp establishing bank accounts, obtaining cell phone airtime and data, and making a trip to the uniform shop for our kids' school attire. Our first journey to the grocery store yielded a lot of learning. If any of you have children, you already know what it is like to take them all to the grocery store with you. Pair that with a super busy store, a new currency where I have to convert each item, new product names and labels, and three hungry kids. Whew! We survived our first trip and made a new friend who worked at the bank that we would be visiting the next day.<\/p>\n

The kids have transitioned fairly well into a new country and a new school. They are the only Americans in the school, so they get asked many questions about what it is like to live in the U.S. My biggest task has been learning to drive here. Here, traffic drives on the left side of the road, on the right side of the car, and shift with the left hand. Might I add that I have never owned a manual vehicle, so learning here is a bit intimidating. We are excited to finally be here, to learn the culture, and to seek every opportunity we can to share about Him.<\/p>\n

\"Michelle's<\/a>

Michelle's twin sister, Nicole, & her youngest, Haddon, with Callie & Brittyn<\/p><\/div>\n

David and I had the opportunity to minister at Bishop Joel Dibetsoe\u2019s church, Spooner Memorial Phokeng, in Rustenburg. Bishop Dibetsoe is the presiding bishop over the entire country of South Africa. The church was started by an American missionary. We love ministering and praying for people, and are networking with the local Pentecostal Holiness Church\u00a0 Conferences here in South Africa to see how we can serve them. Meanwhile, we are exploring new outreach opportunities in South Africa and surrounding countries. We are so thankful to be working with Joe and Maggie Delport, regional directors of Southern Africa. Having them here to help us has been such a blessing. David will have the opportunity to travel with Joe Delport to countries surrounding South Africa in the future. Currently, all travel is on hold because of the Coronavirus. We know the Lord will open the doors for where He wants us. We have open hands and open hearts that desire to be used fully, and we look for opportunities to minister and love on people in our day to day activities. The fact that we moved here is shocking to most people. They often ask why we would leave America. This presents a great opportunity to talk about the Lord.<\/p>\n

\"David<\/a>

David preaching at Bishop Dibetsoe's church<\/p><\/div>\n

HOW YOU CAN HELP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prayer<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Pray for continued provision for our budget. We are still in need of monthly donors.
\n\u2022 Pray that we will transition smoothly through many life changes over these next few months.
\n\u2022 Pray for the love of Christ to heal the wounds of apartheid. It is still so evident among the different people here.<\/div>\n
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Giving<\/strong>
\n\u2022 We would love to invite you into a conversation with the Lord, asking if He is guiding you to shepherd the resources He has entrusted you with, to further the kingdom here in Africa.<\/div>\n
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Praise<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Praise the Lord for the smooth flight we had to South Africa and for arriving before the Coronavirus shut
\nthe borders.
\n\u2022 Praise the Lord for only minor stomach issues in the family, which quickly resolved.
\n\u2022 Share with us praises in your lives so that we can praise God with you.<\/div>\n
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The drive into my sister's property gave us quite the feel of a safari<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

BRADYN'S CORNER<\/strong>: I am happy that I am already making friends, but, at the same time, it feels a bit different. I will always stand out since I am from America. I said the word \u201cya\u2019ll,\u201d and some of the kids said, \u201cOh my gosh, he said ya\u2019ll. Say it again.\u201d It is so funny! The peanut butter here is not quite as good. I am missing playing on the keyboard and hope that we can purchase one soon. Learning here is a bit intimidating. We are excited to finally be here, to learn the culture, and to seek every opportunity we can to share about Him.<\/p>\n

CALLIE'S CORNER<\/strong>: I started school at Alma Mater, and I have made at least six friends. My favorite class so far is Afrikaans. I really like the palm trees here. The people here talk with an accent, and yet they think I have a big accent. One person even said that I sound like the people in the movies. What I miss most that South Africa does not have is Braum\u2019s and Chick-fil-a.<\/p>\n

BRITTYN'S CORNER<\/strong>: I made four friends at school. I really like all my teachers. I have learned how to play netball, which is like basketball without the backboard, and you cannot dribble. You can only take three steps when you have the ball, and then you have to pass. I like trying the new food here, and they have a lot of pomegranates, which I like.<\/p>\n

\"Bradyn,<\/a><\/p>\n

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David & Michelle, Bradyn, Callie, and Brittyn Riley<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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\r\n\r\nQueridos y queridos socios y amigos:\r\n\r\nEstamos muy agradecidos con Dios por permitirnos continuar sirvi\u00e9ndole con usted, nuestros fieles socios y amigos de los Estados Unidos. Tambi\u00e9n estamos agradecidos al Rev. Russell Board y al Director Nacional Dr. Wallapa Wisawasukmongchol. Ahora tenemos m\u00e1s de 19 a\u00f1os en el campo y nos sentimos honrados de poder ver el poderoso movimiento de Dios al llevar la vida de las personas de la oscuridad a una luz maravillosa. Por su gracia y poder, el n\u00famero de iglesias aument\u00f3 a 81 de 75 en 2018, con cerca de 5,000 miembros de 4,500 a fines de diciembre de 2019.\r\n\r\nEl programa de discipulado, a trav\u00e9s del Seminario Teol\u00f3gico de Tailandia (TTS) y el Centro de Capacitaci\u00f3n B\u00edblica del Mekong (MBTC), incluye las Conferencias Anuales de IPHC \/ ACA y una variedad de capacitaciones impartidas por iglesias individuales para equipar a los santos. Este programa est\u00e1 dando muchos frutos en la expansi\u00f3n del reino de Dios en Tailandia y en los pa\u00edses vecinos. Hubo siete graduados en MBTC en Mae Sai el 1 de febrero de 2020, para el programa de dos a\u00f1os. Esperamos que un total de 230 estudiantes en TTS se grad\u00faen (diplomas, licenciaturas, maestr\u00edas y grados dcotroales en el ministerio) en noviembre de este a\u00f1o. La construcci\u00f3n del edificio MBTC est\u00e1 progresando, y la construcci\u00f3n principal del edificio TTS en Petchabun est\u00e1 a punto de comenzar. \u00a1Gracias, IPHC WMM, socios y amigos, por sus continuas oraciones y apoyo inquebrantable!\r\n\r\n\u00a1Alabado sea el Se\u00f1or! La celebraci\u00f3n del 18 aniversario de la Iglesia Pantamit Don Muang (la primera iglesia IPHC en Tailandia) el 19 de enero de 2020, fue incre\u00edble. Asistimos a m\u00e1s de 120 personas en presencia de Dios y disfrutamos de la celebraci\u00f3n de adoraci\u00f3n en la ma\u00f1ana. Tuvimos un gran almuerzo juntos y seguimos con un alegre momento de comuni\u00f3n por la tarde. Agradecemos a Dios por bendecir continuamente los ministerios de nuestros ni\u00f1os, j\u00f3venes, hombres y mujeres. Tambi\u00e9n le agradecemos por enviarnos l\u00edderes y trabajadores fieles para ayudarnos a cumplir el ministerio que el Se\u00f1or nos ha confiado para que hagamos como pastor de la iglesia y como misioneros junto con Jiep. Agradecemos a Dios por bendecir el a\u00f1o 2019, y creemos que lo mejor est\u00e1 por venir este a\u00f1o.\r\n\r\nLo pasamos de maravilla celebrando la Navidad en nuestra iglesia en Don Muang el 22 de diciembre de 2019, la Iglesia Khon Suey con la tribu Akha en Chiang Rai el 31 de diciembre, y en la casa del Dr. Wallapa con pastores y l\u00edderes de la ACA el 10 de enero de 2020. Est\u00e1bamos abrumados de alegr\u00eda al ver la gloria de Dios manifestada en medio de nosotros. \u00a1Aleluya! De hecho, \u00e9l es la \u00fanica raz\u00f3n de este gran evento.\r\n\r\nNuestro equipo de 20 personas de Bangkok tuvo el honor de interpretar dos bailes y cuatro canciones con una multitud de m\u00e1s de 1,000 personas como p\u00fablico, incluidos el gobernador, el vicegobernador y el director del Departamento de Desarrollo Social y Bienestar durante la celebraci\u00f3n del \"Festival del Tamarindo\". en la provincia de Petchabun el 26 de enero. Fue un gran desempe\u00f1o que el gobernador y otros funcionarios del gobierno subieron al escenario despu\u00e9s y mostraron un gran aprecio por nuestra presencia y plena cooperaci\u00f3n con el programa gubernamental en el desarrollo comunitario. 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