Michael's dedication - 7 Nov 2010

Oupa & Ouma with the family after the service

When we decided on Michael's dedication date, it was purely a date that suited everyone involved. My parents had to be able to come up from South Africa; the pastor who dedicated Samuel needed to be available (he had a month long commitment in South Africa for October), so 7 November it would be. I was a bit "impatient" to say the least as we dedicated Samuel within a month of arriving home - I wanted the same for Michael.

Pastor Henning praying over Michael as part of the dedication.

Closer to the date, I read about a day dedicated to orphans across the world - Orphan Sunday, 7 November. Awezim!! God had His hand firmly on Michael's dedication!! He used an orphan's dedication to minister to a church!! Our pastor asked each of the girls to give a short testimony in terms of Michael and Marina ended by giving a testimony on how the boys have changed our lives.

We are blessed far beyond what we deserve - 3 daughters who love their brothers unconditionally and have an amazing heart for others (especially orphans); 2 sons born in our hearts, placed in our family by an awezim God! An extended family who love on all 5 our children.

On the following Sunday our pastor used some of the Orphan Sunday information to do a follow up sermon on giving, especially giving to the orphans. What we see as to little to make a difference, God will multiply to make a difference - therefor give sacrificially; give with a joyful heart; give and trust God to be able to use it to provide in all their needs.

"Thank you, Lord, that You are in control of every aspect of our lives;

You are in the smallest detail and in the biggest crises.

You are able to change hearts;

Change our hearts & minds Lord;

Open our eyes to the needs of others;

Use us Lord to Your glory

Amen"