Our conference was held at Ekudeni Conference Center, about an hour and a half from Johannesburg (or Joburg as the natives call it).
It was a lovely setting but there were so many of us that they had to secure three other locations for us to sleep at and they shuttled us back and forth between the main location and our particular hotel.
As you can see in this photo, it was the beginning of fall in South Africa. It was the first time I've ever been south of the equator, so it was a little strange for me to adjust to an opposite season but I was grateful for the cool weather.
Each morning after a light breakfast, we would begin with worship in the chapel. The teenagers would join us and then after brunch they would head out for their day's activities and we would head to our meetings.
Hans Finzel, President of WorldVenture, would begin each morning with teaching on the life of Moses. We would then spend the rest of the day hearing from various staff members or missionaries regarding leadership and teamwork.
Each evening around supper time, animals would show up near the back fence and we would rush out with our cameras to try to get some pictures.
There was usually a beautiful sunset as well.
On Friday about half the group went on a full day trip to Pilanesberg Game Park where we were able to see lots of different types of animals in their natural habitat, although most were very far away. Thank goodness for telephoto lenses.
It was a good time and I am so grateful for those of you who provided the funds to pay for this trip. I am indeed blessed!
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