Friends and Family,

This past week has been a whirlwind of emotions and events as I prepare to leave for South Africa. Thank you for all of your support and prayers through this process. You will be missed!

I am leaving tonight at a little past midnight for a red-eye flight to Atlanta where I will then catch an 18 hour flight to South Africa. I am looking forward to some quiet time for reflection, prayer, and sleep (hopefully!).

I have spent the past five days in Colorado enjoying time with family and making last minute preparations for departure. I have enjoyed hiking (above is a picture of my Dad, brother, and I after a hike in the Rocky Mountains), reconnecting with old friends, and sharing meals and good conversations with those that I love.

Prayer requests for the next week-- please pray for safe travels and that I wouldn't experience trouble getting past customs and obtaining a South African visa. Pray for a smooth transition into life there and for a community that I can plug into. Pray that God gives me the strength and energy to minister to the orphans who I will be meeting (and an ability to remember their names! :-))

Thank you for all of your support! Here is my contact information:

Jen Goebel
PO Box 7294
Stellenbosch, South Africa 7599

jen@bridges-of-hope.org
(082) 053-5880