In early November, a discernment team from the regional synod will be travelling to Africa with Derrick Jones, supervisor of RCA mission in Africa, to meet with local church leaders and to visit villages in northern South Africa. We believe God is calling the Regional Synod of Canada (RSC) to adopt a village in Africa to minister to those suffering from HIV/AIDS and other illnesses. The purpose of this visit will be to discern God’s leading as to whether this is his will and where he would have us provide support in the areas of nutrition, education, and health care. 

Team members are Clarence Alkema (Grimsby, Ontario), John and Margaret Kapteyn (RSC), Kathy Wensink and Matthew Wensink (Welland, Ontario), and Becky Wulkan (St. Albert, Alberta). The costs for each member will be approximately $4,000 for this trip. Each member will be responsible to pay this amount and no monies will be taken from the Mobilizing for Mission Fund. However, if anyone wishes to contribute specifically to this, they may send donations to the RSC office marked “South Africa Team.” Please pray for safe travel and God’s guidance.