I thought I’d write something so that people would quit talking about Egypt…

Chester and I are in South Africa looking for Mandela so that we can take a picture with him.  No success in finding him yet.  But we did visit the union office where he used to work.  And during our trips to the mall we read a lot about him so that I feel like I know him personally.
We are here to explore the opportunities available for starting a GYC South Africa.  So far we’ve met with Conference officials in the Southern African Union.  We’ve also been able to make presentations to churches, youth leaders, and families.  Good times.  Keep us in prayer because both of us will have to preach at two different churches this Sabbath. 
During our free time we’ve eaten a lot.  But I think I’m actually losing weight.  Too bad Shaun, our South African-now-American host, can’t say that 🙂  He’s had quite a lot of lunch/dinner invites…and boy can you tell.
We are having an excellent time with him.  We visited Cape Point, where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet…supposedly.  It was a nice climb though.  We were able to see South African Penguins too.  For more information and pictures about our trip, check out Chester’s page.  My camera battery died and I haven’t taken cool pictures like Chester since like the 2nd day we arrived.
We meet with our good friend Gerda today!  And plan to check out the Cape Town International Convention Center.  Gotta run!
Everyone, pray for Judy…she’s sick…and her birthday is coming up on the 4th 10.4!  That’s the day I get in!  So write her some nice cards and email them to her at jnamm@misda.org…no junk mail or group mail or non personal mail stuff please…and NO FORWARDS!
Power.
Israel
PS.  Here are some new South African words I’ve learned:

1.  Is it?  Mostly used instead of American word “really”
EXAMPLE
Israel: I’m going to go see the penguins now.
Shaun: Is it?

2.  Shame.  Used frequently for no particular reason.
EXAMPLE:
Israel: I hate tomatoes
Shaun: Shame

3.  Sorted.  Used instead of fixed
EXAMPLE:
Shaun: Let’s get this sorted out