Category Archives: Prayer

Heat Dome

A heat dome occurs when a persistent region of high-pressure traps heat over an area. (Scientific American®) “It’s hot,” shared Mimo when the Houston heat dome slapped him exiting the airport’s automatic glass doors. Yesterday, our family received unexpected gifts. Mimo, our friend from South Africa, traveled to Houston and carried precious items we hadContinueContinue reading “Heat Dome”

Posted bymelaniebest2014August 30, 2023November 3, 2023Posted inNewsletter, Prayer, UpdatesLeave a comment on Heat Dome

U.S. Sangoma*

Leon and Melanie attending seminar on Houston Highways panel at Rice University. Coming off our sabbatical and meeting with Cru leaders we are excited to begin ministry in the most diverse city in the US – Houston, TX! The fourth most populous city in the country, H-town hosts the NCAA® Men’s Final Four® this weekend.ContinueContinue reading “U.S. Sangoma*”

Posted bymelaniebest2014April 3, 2023January 30, 2024Posted inNewsletter, Prayer, UpdatesLeave a comment on U.S. Sangoma*

Fearless Faith

Fellow International staff- Melanie with Chelsea Old Friends – Leon and Pastor Dhati Lewis Birthday dinner with Leon Mack Tom Fritz and Leon Best While in South Africa, Leon and I had an opportunity to serve with a local team that incorporated several different target audiences. Over the years we have grown to enjoy collaborationContinueContinue reading “Fearless Faith”

Posted bymelaniebest2014March 2, 2023March 2, 2023Posted inCampus, Featured, Prayer, UpdatesLeave a comment on Fearless Faith

Life Happens

Can a missionary really take a break? Life happens!

Posted bymelaniebest2014February 2, 2023February 1, 2024Posted inCampus, Featured, Newsletter, Prayer, UpdatesLeave a comment on Life Happens

Development

Leon and his IBS Friends Evangelism and discipleship have been two words that have shaped my life for the past two decades. I enjoy sharing the message of the gospel and helping people to grow in their walks with the Lord. These past two month I had the opportunity to complete my theological development coursesContinueContinue reading “Development”

Posted bymelaniebest2014June 30, 2022November 16, 2023Posted inNewsletter, Prayer, UpdatesLeave a comment on Development

Joy and Sorrow

Leon and Mack just returned from a great campus visit at Life University in Marietta, GA near Atlanta. Mack received his acceptance and is waiting for his financial aid. He had the opportunity to meet the head rugby coach, teammates, academic counselor, and students. Mack will train with the Life rugby team in July andContinueContinue reading “Joy and Sorrow”

Posted bymelaniebest2014May 5, 2022November 16, 2023Posted inCampus, Newsletter, Prayer, Uncategorized, UpdatesLeave a comment on Joy and Sorrow

Mack’s Vow

Leon Mack with a copy of his Matric certificate. “For I know the plans I have for you”, declares The Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you plans to give you a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 As I look back on my senior year of high school and thinkContinueContinue reading “Mack’s Vow”

Posted bymelaniebest2014February 24, 2022November 16, 2023Posted inNewsletter, Prayer, UpdatesLeave a comment on Mack’s Vow

Almost Home!

Best Family enjoying Table Mountain and city skyline. Our family was scheduled to leave South Africa on December 11, 2021. On Saturday morning, we anxiously awaited the test results for our required Covid-19 test needed for travel. Nala Best – Covid-19 positive. Our hearts sank and we began to pray and ask God what weContinueContinue reading “Almost Home!”