FEBRUARY 2011
Explore
Editor’s Note
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Recourse on the River
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The United Nations of Nicci
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Return to the Subcontinent
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8 Ways
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Attitude Towards Adventure
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The Explorer Issue reaches you while 2011 is still but a youth! It may seem that the year is already flying by (is it already February?), but in fact we still have months stretching ahead of us to discover new things, aim for new heights and follow God on new paths. Some of us may have a fairly good idea of what we'd like 2011 to hold, others maybe not so much. But in truth, none of us knows where we'll be in a year's time and how this year will have shaped us. That realisation can be scary if we are relying on ourselves, but it loses its threat when we remember that God is always by our side.
Another exciting development of 2011 so far, is a new member of the illumin8 team. We are eager to introduce you to our new international correspondent – Nicci Martin! Nicci has just moved to Cambridge, England and will be writing a column, The United Nations of Nicci, to share her experiences with us. Karen Powell tells us about her experiences of a mission to India in 'Return to the Subcontinent' on page 8. This is a topical destination for all of us with the Cricket World Cup looming on the horizon – go Proteas! On page 11, you'll find all you need to awaken the explorer within (no overseas trip required!). And last but not least, Jolene writes about the Israelite in us all on page 13.
As you may have read in last month's Flashlight, my year got off to a rocky start (excuse the pun). On paper, January has been a disaster for me, but in reality, I'm grateful for all that happened. I've written about my experience in 'Recourse on the River', which you'll find on page 2.
As we march determinedly on into 2011, may you find the courage to submit to God's guidance and emerge on the other side as a fearless follower of the faith!
Lucy
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By Lucy Rip
Recourse on the year of 2010 was definitely a ing a newlyBe . exploration for me (Doublewed and part of a DINK ehold, I got to Income-No-Kids) hous in the es go overseas three tim husband My s. space of 12 month with a ar ye the off and I started n culture foray into the rich Italia king works -ta where we saw breath g food rin ate of art, ate mouth-w in s lve rse ou and immersed on in ter La y. tor his of centuries nd gla 's Lake the year I went to En We ily. District with my fam st he hig rth climbed the fou t lost on go a, are the mountain in ) and visited all good explorers do a couple of walks (as trip of the rary legends. The final babwe. the homes of a few lite Zim stay in Victoria Falls, year was a five night ers', are 'the smoke that thund The Victoria Falls, or River. David i ez mb Za y down the situated about half wa Falls, named European to visit the Livingstone, the first . The river toria in the mid-1800s them after Queen Vic The resultant s. tre dth of 110 me wi a er ov s tre me 0 falls 15 awesome 20 kilometres. It's an for en se be n ca ray sp sy to you are there, it is ea spectacle, and when ven Natural Se the of e on lls are understand why the Fa Wonders of the World. ia Falls many d footage of the Victor an s oto ph en se d ha I you for your But nothing prepares times before our trip.
ult on the g scene. It's an assa kin -ta e th ea br is th of any other sound; th first sight roar of water muffles e th ing d en en af eh de pr e m Th . co es sens gles to a in; and the eye strug mist drenches the sk fore it. On our first day in Zim, we took be I is n. at ow wh it's kn magnitude of e flight of angels, as th – lls Fa e th er ov helicopter ride th my camera, but , snapping away wi s in my eyes. A few sat in the front seat because of the tear s len e th s cu fo to d be the glory, struggling into my head –'To Go ed pp po c. n m hy old lls truly are majesti lines of an ne.' The Victoria Fa do th ha He s ing th great n as an lls has become know Fa ria cto Vi , gh ou th t go to soak in In recent years People no longer jus e. dis ra pa s' kie jun bridge swing and adrenaline ey go to bungi-jump, th ; lls Fa e th of ty a full- or half-day the beau e mighty Zambezi on fore even leaving th le ck ta , sly ou m fa most ferent. Be trip. We were no dif re white water rafting ter rafting trip and we wa ite wh r ou ed ok bo 'd South Africa we tion. with eager anticipa looking forward to it ing found ourselves hik December 31st, we r on ou at er th ov s, ng wa it slu so ts And and life jacke on s et lm he e, rg down into the go at the foot water rafting starts shoulders. The white vably beautiful; but it is belie of the Falls. It is un lume of rrifying to see that vo te bly va lie be Once also un s! ck ro e urning over th water ferociously ch ere th – d itte you are comm id, you're on the water sa ce on ne vid Livingsto is no going back. Da long as it be forward.” , as “I will go anywhere ntext y meant it in the co all re he I don't think , ble g, but it's applica of white water raftin le litt choice! As that you really have no ound and waves ar d boat gets bumpe adrenaline rush crash over you, the
said, “I will go ce on e on st ng vi Li d Davi as it be forward.” anywhere, as longly meant it in the al I don't think he re t rafting, buce r te a w e it h w of ! t ex oi cont ally have no ch re u yo , le ab ic pl ap it's illumin8 - Edition 20 - February 2011
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begins, in part because you can't help but realise how vulnerable you are at tha t moment. We had four strong guys in our boat who attacke d the water aggressively with their pa ddles, and so it was tha t we made it through six rapids witho ut capsizing. And then it all went bellyup, if you'll excuse the pu n. Coming into rapid se ven, a grade five rapid named Gulliver' s Travels, our boat drifte d right – and right is not the direction you want to drift on rapid seven! At that point the river channels between two rocks and drops a metre. The gap between the roc ks is too narrow for the boat flipped. The next few se conds went something like and so we this: 'Oh heck – here we go', BANG! Knee and shin ge t slammed against a rock, 'Ouch!', water everywhere , 'What was it they were saying in the safety talk? ', take a deep breath as you bre ak the surface, look aro und – can't see the boat, 'Oh ye s – get into the long sw immer position, legs out in front of you, hold onto your life jacket – OH MY WORD ! What is that on my leg ? Is that a cut? Is that white stuff my shinbone? Surely no t– WHOA! Another wave co ming up', once again su cked into the vortex,'this is rea lly not fun anymore', bre ak the surface, 'Oh my word – I didn't imagine it, that rea lly is my shinbone. How on ea rth did this happen? Wa it, that is not your most immedia te problem, focus on swimming to a boat – GE T THE HECK OUT OF TH IS RIVER!'
instead. I landed up with seven sut ures and seven stitches, which I thought was a fair ly poetic reminder of rap
id number seven! Later that day, wh en Colin and I were back at our hotel room we spent a little tim e thanking God that we we re safe and sound. It had been traum atic, it was a little painful, but it was over. Or so we thought … Two days later I got some kind of stomach bug and I couldn't keep down the antibiotics the doctor in Zim had giv en me. We were due to fly back to So uth Africa on the Monday afternoon so I made an appointmen t with my doctor for an ho ur after our flight landed. He took one look at my leg and referred me straight to an orthopaedic surgeon at the Little Comp any of Mary. Before I knew what had happened I was lying in a hospital bed, hooked up to an IV drip and waiting to see the surgeon.
The gap between the roc ks on the right of rapid se ven is known as 'Patella's Gap' becaus e people always injure the ir knees on it. I'd fallen slightly south of the usual spot and my shin fell victim
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It took two separate antibi otics to combat the infectio n that had started festering in my leg . From seven stitches an d seven sutures I landed up with sev en nights in hospital, three surgeries, 16 days of antibi otics and an 11 centimetr e scar! One brief moment of cha os and I'm still dealing wit h the fallout a month later – talk abou t good times going bad!
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for me. But as I t off to a smooth start ge t no did 11 20 so d An years, it is ve been discovering for am sure explorers ha is truly tested. really on that our faith when the pressure is erwhelming, re s of this year we ov ek we few t firs the lly precious For me re were also some rea the t bu ul, inf pa d an scary t of the whole thing. moments that came ou clinic in Vic we drove into the medi- My '. On the day of my injury als he d said 'We treat, Go manuel – 'Em Falls. The sign outside id sa I en nuel, and wh ma Em s wa me na r's t. docto an tha But now lied, 'No, it used to me God is with us,' he rep is in us.' When I me and it means God the Holy Spirit has co been hurt, she I'd y to say that da the in er lat m mo smsed my ling for me d had such a strong fee told me that my dad ha time the the tly ac :30 that day – ex t they were between 12:00 and 12 bu s, ng thi e were small es Th . ed en pp ha t en accid th me and that God had been wi reassurances I needed it all. protecting me through perience for a real faith-building ex re we s ek we few xt The ne sful time for us was an incredibly stres prayers were It I. d an d an sb hu my ur s turning to God first:o but we found ourselve t; we trusted in fel art he to y tor nc m perfu bumping suddenly elevated fro re we while the antibiotics nest and God for healing, even ho g vin ha nd ourselves fou we ; ins ve my gh throu of the Lord about our experiences s on ati ers nv co re ce sin had from friends dition, the support we during that time. In ad you in hospital, ing. When people visit and family was amaz I had some so other than talk and there's not much to do t time to talk ge s ay ople I don't alw pe th wi ats ch od go really were over, I found , when visiting hours off all it top to d An to. most s and I had some of the myself talking to Jesu . I've ever experienced meaningful quiet times
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n just a my leg now, it's more tha on ar sc the at k loo I When s by my side — inder that God is alway rem a is It ry. sto r wa ol co to put myself in! positions I might chose not matter what idiotic rience and the pe ngs in the name of ex We do many strange thi might have rs) the at God (or our mo results aren't always wh bring good out l wil He m, infinite wisdo His in t Bu ! us for en chos teful. that I am profoundly gra of any situation, and for rney of faith is 2011 will bring. The jou I don't know what else in the future, ns tio unseen devia ny ma ng alo me e tak sure to le Guide in the the most knowledgeab ve ha I t tha ow kn I t bu quote David t afraid. To once again universe and so I am no Him, anywhere!” rist, not one step; with Livingstone “Without Ch
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THE UNITED NATIONS OF NICCI Tales from a South African living in Cambridge.
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One of the many amazing qualities of God is that He is not boring. He has a way of keeping things interesting all the time. It seems as though he enjoys taking us on weird and wonderful adventures that will build us up in our faith, draw us closer to Him and ultimately bring Him the glory. The adventure He has mapped out for each of us may seem extreme, like immigrating to another country, or less extreme, like starting a new job, but each adventure is as important as the next and bound to be filled with God's hopes and dreams for our lives. Wouldn't it be nice if we were given this map God has for us? A map of the routes we should take, with all life's twists and turns laid out with markers indicating the right choices to make at every turn? Then again, where's the fun in that? Fortunately when God sends you out on an adventure, He doesn't leave you to face it alone. He doesn't exactly give you a map indicating what you should do, but it's comforting to know that He will stay with you every step of the way come rain or shine. He gives you free will to make your own decisions but is also willing to help guide your steps and decisions if you ask Him to. My husband and I have been sent on an adventure to Cambridge for a few years. When we arrived we were filled with nerves and excitement. There were so many new things to see, hear, taste, touch, learn and feel. There were things that were familiar, which was comforting, and then there were things completely foreign and surprising to us. The eagerness to explore filled us, but at the same time our hearts skipped a beat — we were scared of the unknown too.
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Wouldn't it be nice if we were given this map God has for us? A map of the routes we should take, with all life's twists and turns laid out with markers indicating the right choices to make at every turn? A few days ago I went for a walk and decided to venture off the main road (one of the only routes I know how to get home from so far). To my surprise I found myself walking through a beautiful park filled with enormous trees and surrounded by the loveliest little neighbourhood which I hadn't known was there. In the same way God
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Each house had a red, blue or white door ... I'm sure if those little doors could speak they would be saying how much they wanted someone to knock on them, how much they couldn't wait for the chance to open themselves up to the next visitor! has surprises waiting around every corner for each of us. Each house had a red, blue or white door (like the houses in Notting Hill) and this got me thinking. I'm sure if those little doors could speak they would be saying how much they wanted someone to knock on them, how much they couldn't wait for the chance to open themselves up to the next visitor!
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In Revelations 3:20 God says to us, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.” Isn't that just amazing? God is knocking at the door of each and every one of our hearts and is patiently waiting for us to open the door for Him. Maybe you have let Him into your heart before, maybe you haven't, but why not do it today? I pray that you will be like the little red, blue and white doors and excitedly welcome the best visitor you could ever have into your heart and life. The wonderful thing about this visitor is that He is not a visitor at all. He is much, much more! No matter which direction God's mapped out plan for your life takes you, He will stay with you and never leave you, He will strengthen you and protect you, He will guide you and teach you, He will comfort you and support you and above all else He will love you unconditionally and give you His peace. Allow God to surprise you around every turn, no maps required, and take you on an amazing journey with Him. There will be ups and downs on your journey but you will have your constant companion, best visitor and tour guide with you every step of the way. Trust God and let Him be your guide. Let the adventures begin!
Some interesting sightings and new discoveries from our first week in England. q Nice tea … strong but good. (Yay yay yay!) (Ed's note: You will learn that Nicci is the ultimate tea lover and then you will understand why this is the first point on her list.) q Lots of big buses and very narrow streets. (I don't know how they don't knock stuff!) q Awesome self-service tills in Sainsbury grocery store. (Haven't used them yet though!) q Lots of churches in the area. Nice old buildings. Funky and cute shops. q Funny looking birds. q Strange: toilet rolls have bigger roll in centre, so less paper on the roll. Darn it! q Car number plates seem so random. We don't know if it's because there are so many people from different places here, or if randomness is just their system. illumin8 - Edition 20 - February 2011
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We went to India to work. Our list of 'what to pack' included scrapers, paint brushes and rollers, sandpaper and 2-minute noodles. We were ready for some tough labour! Our days were split into sessions. Morning 7:00-9:00 work session one, then breakfast. 10:00-13:00 work session two, then lunch. Afternoons sometimes included a work session, otherwise it was time to play with the kids and prepare for the evening church service, which ran from 17:30-19:00. We then had time with the kids again or a team session. The main projects for our time at Emmanuel included painting the stage of their church, painting a burnt-out and abandoned kitchen, making new curtains for the stage, preparing for the children's Christmas party and washing their hair. Scraping old paint off can be quite challenging, especially when you dream of having an electric sander. And a ladder, well, that would be an added luxury! Many mothers would've had heart failure seeing their children climbing the scaffolding we had to erect out of kids' bunk beds. I couldn't bring myself to work up high, and left it to those with better balance! Every day before we got started we prayed for the team's safety and a successful day's work. The main challenge of the stage was that a previous mission team had painted beautiful 'stained glass' windows on the wall, which we had to try and reproduce. We had some arty and talented young ladies on the team who produced a work of art that matched, if not surpassed, the original! And the wording was done so accurately it looked as though they had used stencils. The old kitchen was another story, because the paint changed colour from white to orange while we were busy! The team was disappointed with the result until Alex and I convinced them that ladies in Golf estates pay many thousands of Rands for that old Tuscan style. Now somehow, on a day when there was more than enough painting to be done, Al and I were informed that we'd been allocated to the hair-washing group. 650 kids! But we were both so touched by the thought that these boys, small as they are, never have someone to take them out the bath, wrap them in a warm towel and dry them off. So instead of grimacing at the thought of all the lice, we gave a bit of an extra rub and made sure there was enough warm water to go around. When we washed the girls' hair, one of the little ones enjoyed it so much she asked 'Ag, just one more please auntie!' It was enough to make your heart burst and break at the same time! illumin8 - Edition 20 - February 2011
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I looked for God in the people, and I could not find Him there. I looked in the chaos of the traffic, and I could not find Him there. I looked in the eyes of the hungry children and beggars, the outcasts, and I could not find Him there. I looked amidst the pollution, and dirt, and the dilapidation and could not find my God. I looked between litter and stray dogs and mutilated bodies. I searched in the main streets and the back alleys. I looked in the eyes of the military and faces of the buskers. I looked for God in the daily news. I searched as the city woke in the cool morning and when the dust settled late at night. I searched in the busy markets and quiet monuments, but I could not find Him. There was no sunrise or sunset. But when I found some Christians, some tiny believers, there Jesus was. He was in the call of the children, in their daily prayers. He was in the eyes of the dedicated teachers and workers at the orphanage. My God was in the fragrance of the rose garlands, and the laughter on the sports field. My God was in the voices of the children as they lifted their songs to heaven and in the mumbled meditations as they climbed the stairs, half asleep, for early morning prayer. He was with them as they studied and wrote their exams. He was with the ones who prepared our food tirelessly, three times a day. He was in the drumbeat of the carol singers, in the doctor's caring hands. He was in the hands that washed the clothes and in blankets that tucked them in at night. He was in the rice and the dhal and the pudding for Christmas. He was in the music and dancing. He was in the food shared by the poorest believers who welcomed us into their homes. He was in the talent shows, the mini-dramas and the psalms learnt by heart. He was in the beauty of the young choir's voices. My God was in the goodbye screams of the joyful students as they ran alongside the train.
money-kissing rituals and superstitions, as people washed in the street on a cold winter morning; it was hard to carve out a quiet space in the cacophony to find Him, meet with Him. To see Him in a hungry child's eyes. To take time out to play with her rather than chase her away with “chalo chalo”. What a transformation that would be. If that population could meet their Maker – the real one. If they could see the error in their thinking and find a joyous God. That religion should not dictate, but rather that they should follow a FAITH. If they could just see that God's love is not something that could be earned, but is freely available if they would just reach out and take it. There God would be.
And I know that He is everywhere, but in the midst of strange religions, fake gods and idols, it was sometimes hard to find Him. Dodging holy cows in the streets and bombarded by religious icons on every corner; confronted by strange
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So they wish to raise 1 000 000 Christian orphans, and they will do it. And God's fragrance will permeate through the walls of the compound and into the cities and slums. It is a fragrance so beautiful that it will banish the dirt and hunger and sadness, and bring new life and joy to the chaos. And each child, armed with a Bible and a bicycle will start the transformation, one hoot at a time. One child. One family. One shack. One village. And His perfume will spread and refresh, and there will be new shoots and green leaves. And His love will blossom. And they will know Him.
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S Although much of this mag has focused on exploring be the big, wide world – India, Cambridge and Victoria Falls –one needs to keep in mind that exploring is not only about vast geographic distances but rather starts as a state of mind. Once in the right mindset an explorer doesn't need much to create a rich experience from the most mundane sources.
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A true explorer has a dream to discover and is inspired by new wonders. He is willing to leave a certain past for an uncertain future (he is open to change and longs to be challenged in new ways). She keeps an open mind and is willing to push the boundaries of her comfort zone in order to try new sites, sounds, cultures and flavours. An explorer embraces child-like curiosity and has a positive attitude, governed by a sense of adventure.
Try a new recipe or visit a restaurant that serves food you don't normally eat. There are so many flavours from so many parts of the world (for example Indian, Japanese, Thai and German) to choose from and all can be easily accessible. So take your taste buds on a field trip; even if you don't like the tastes, you will still have had an interesting experience!
2 Explore a new skill There's nothing like exploring a new craft technique and seeing the fruits of your efforts. So make the effort to learn a new skill like painting, decoupage, mosaic, restoring an old piece of furniture or even making a fishing fly. A great website to get you started is www.wikihow.com. Who knows, your new skill could even have entrepreneurial possibilities!
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Explore nature As a child, I remember spending hours in our garden and being overjoyed at my small but magnificent discoveries of flowers, weird bugs, broken bird eggs and random items hidden in the dirt. Reignite that inner child and look at nature as if you are seeing it for the first time. Find out what outdoor activities are offered in your area. Who knows what you could discover while rafting, abseiling, hiking, fishing or even just picnicking.
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Delve into your family history and who knows the stories and places you will come across? You might even discover you are related to someone famous! Start by asking your parents and grandparents about where you come from.
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After a trip to another country where we participated in various tours I realised that if I was to entertain an international guest I would have very little to tell them about the history of my home town. Take a moment to visit your tourist centre or use Google to find old landmarks, then visit them and discover their rich stories!
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Explore your family tree
No need to drive to your destination the same way every time. Make the trip to varsity or work more interesting by discovering alternative routes. Who knows, you may miss traffic, find a beautiful scenic neighbourhood or even just a shortcut. (Remember though that new routes are best explored when you are not in a hurry – especially for those whose sense of direction is not particularly well developed!)
Explore the sky
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The skies have always been a point of fascination for explorers. If your budget allows, schedule a micro-light, helicopter or plane ride and see your home from a whole new perspective. If it doesn't,then Google earth makes a great substitute! At night, the sky is alight with wonder. Contact your local university and find out if they have a star gazer group, find a telescope to view it through or simply sit on your balcony and see if you can make out any constellations.
Explore new items When you go shopping try different brands and explore different prices. You may be pleasantly surprised and save money at the same time. Try visiting different shops such as hospice, pawn, antique or second-hand shops. You might just discover a real gem!
There is adventure all around – all it needs is a keen explorer.
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Jogging is very beneficial. It's good for your legs and your feet. It's also very good for the ground. It makes it feel needed. ~Charles Schulz, Peanuts Runners just do it - they run for the finish line even if someone else has reached it first. ~Author Unknown
I'm busy reading Exodus. I've heard Joyce Meyer say that the reason it took those Israelites so long to complete a trip (that was only supposed to take a few days) is because of their bad attitude … and this morning I really understood what she meant. Dude, if I was able to walk through the ocean, receive manner from heaven that tasted like honey every morning, be led 24 hours a day by a pillar of cloud or fire – I'd be pretty darn stoked! It's like, from the beginning of time God's been trying to 'prove Himself' to us (for lack of a better expression). All those Israelites could do was moan and worry and doubt and nag Moses 'Why, what, when ...?' As I read it I thought 'Are you kidding me? You just walked through the ocean and now you're moaning and complaining again!' But then I realized I do exactly the same thing. I'm pretty sure that every one of us can look at our lives and see clearly how God has provided for us, blessed us and been with us! And yet somehow, we've become very good the 'why, what, when?' part. Wherever God leads us in 2011, let's try to get good at that other part: 'Fear not, stand still (firm, confident, undismayed) and see the salvation of the Lord which He will work for you today' (Exodus 14:13 – AMP).
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