The Underwood Family

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Happy Thanksgiving! November Prayer Letter

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hard to believe that we are already entering into the 2018 Holiday Season! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holiday’s for several obvious reasons; i.e. smoked turkey, dressing, and sweet potato casserole, but also because it helps me to pause and consider just how blessed I am of the Lord!

Yesterday, we had an amazing time of preaching, and fellowship at Soweto Baptist Church’s men’s conference. Thulasizwe was with me and raved about all three of the great bible messages. I’m grateful to have a friend that desires God’s Word and a willingness to learn it!

I’m also thankful to announce, that through the generosity of God’s people, the Bond family has been able to purchase a van for their family! They are doing a fantastic work in Johannesburg, serving sacrificially, and I’m thrilled that we had just a small part in meeting a need!

I would ask you to pray with us for the following:

  1. Camp Rhino. Camp will be December 10-14 and we are expecting God to do great things in the hearts and lives of each camper!
  2. Our Church property. Due to some legal complications, the house we were looking to purchase will no longer be a viable option. Our search continues for God’s direction! Please pray with us for wisdom!
  3. Lighthouse Baptist Church in Hout Bay. They are currently without a pastor, and are doing everything they can to drive on for the Lord! God allowed me to preach a couple of Sunday’s there and we had a great time in the Lord. Please pray for them to have wisdom and direction as they continue to be a Lighthouse in Hout Bay!

As always, I want to thank each of you for your continued love, prayers, and support for our family! You are all greatly loved and appreciated!

Your Missionaries to South Africa,

Stephen, Ashlee, Peyton, Eli, and Neyland
The Underwood Family
Acts 20:24
southafricamissions.com

 

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October 2018 Prayer Letter

     

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I have been blessed and challenged this month as we hosted the last of our groups at least until December when camp starts! I am always encouraged when folks sacrifice their time and finances to travel over to see the work God is doing here in South Africa! May I labor for the Lord worthy of such sacrifices!

Currently, I am enjoying time with my mom! I am super excited that she took the opportunity to come visit us on the field! It has been 2 years and 3 months since we last saw her in person; Eli was still 2, and Neyland was only 3 months old! It has been amazing to watch him bond with his Nina so sweetly!

Church Property Update:
Last week, I had a man from Kevin Hall’s church, Pete, who is a surveyor, come and check out our potential property. He gave his “seal of approval” stating that we have sufficient space and good layout to build a church building on the property. As we continue moving forward, we are awaiting some legal steps the home owner must complete in order to purchase the property. I will be sure to keep you all updated as we are on this side!

Lastly, if you recall from last month’s prayer letter, we made a special request about the Bond Family and their need for a vehicle for their family. Praise the Lord, an anonymous donor sent $1,000 that was designated to help meet that need! We are eternally grateful and know that God will bless and multiply those funds with souls for the Lord Jesus Christ! There is still a need for additional funds, so if you would like to give toward this need; please send you gift to:

Vision Baptist Missions
Attn: Stephen Underwood (Bond Family Vehicle)
P.O. Box 442
Alpharetta, GA 30009

Thank you all for your continued love, prayers, and support for our family!

Your Missionaries to South Africa,

Stephen, Ashlee, Peyton, Eli, and Neyland
The Underwood Family
Acts 20:24
southafricamissions.com

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We are buying church property!

Since February of this year, we have been holding a Wednesday evening bible study at Thulasizwe’s house in Missionvale. God has greatly blessed our efforts in this area and we decided that this would be the community in which we start our first church. After several months of praying for properties to come available, one finally has!

Not only is the property available, but it is a very good selling price (R140,000), it is in a great location, and within walking distance of our faithful bible study attendees!

I’m also thrilled to share that Lighthouse Baptist Church and Pastor Chad Gordon voted last night to purchase the property for us!!! This is a tremendous blessing and answer to prayer! As we move forward with the purchase, I am utilizing a local attorney that attends Kevin Hall’s church for the legal documents. We will also be doing some minor remodeling on the house, and then preparing the property for a church building!

Our goal is to be ready to build as soon as we return from furlough in 2020! Being able to secure a property now, especially with the current exchange rate will make this task much more efficient! We are looking to raise an additional $10,000 to build the church building! Please pray with us that God would supply the funds to see this become a reality!

If you would like to be a part of supplying the financial needs of this church plant, please feel free to contact me via email at sunderwood52@gmail.com! We are so grateful for the generosity of God’s people and their willingness to support our ministry!

Thank you all for your continued love, prayers, and support of our family!

Your Missionaries to South Africa,

Stephen, Ashlee, Peyton, Eli, and Neyland
The Underwood Family
Acts 20:24
southafricamissions.com