September 2012

 September saw the start of spring in a slow way!!  We excited for Summer to be arriving soon the boyz are so super keen to SWIM!












TROY's OUTING
Troydie had a school outing this month - big day visit to the loacl FIRE STATION.  What a special time he had.  They got to climb in and around about the huge FIRE TRUCKS and learn all about saftey in the case of a fire.  Then a highlight for them all was to have a ride up into the air (about 3 stories high) in the FIRE TRUCK'S LADDER BUCKET what a fun time was had by all.

TWINS are 4 TODAY!!
Yes, 4 can you believe it - WOW feels like the other day that they were born what precious little bundles of big JOY they are.  They had a super fun birthday party to celebrate turning 4 - a TREEHOUSE PARTY.  We are praising Jesus for the space in the manse garden and the blessing of a LARGE TREE!! thier pressie for thier birthday was their very own treehouse.  Baba and Daddy has many busy evening to get the whole house built you should have heard all the orders being made, must have a ladder, and a firemans pole and has to have a door with a roof !! :)

We had a lovley party with all our friends to share in the fun of playing in the treehouse, playing catch in the garden, participating in a treasure hung, swinging on the swing and eating cake pops.  We packed little hobo party packs and each one received a telescope to survey the land from up in the treehouse.  Tan tried her hand at baking - their treehouse cake was a hit!!

 

The treehouse now serves as a great place to eat our lunch after school each day.  We have had many play days and the boyz so enjoy the jungle gym, hammock and treehouse - Praise the Lord for this outside play place.

MINISTRY
Ladies ministry event - this month was the Ladies event for this term and they had the theme "BEING A NEW CREATION"  the hall was decorated with loads of green palms and lots of big painted butterflies.  The afternoon consisted of a "market" where ladies from our community and church were able to host a booth to sell or promote thier businesses.  We had a lady doing make overs on 3 of our church ladies - they all looked beautiful.  We had 3 ladies share their personal testimonies and Tan was able to share the gospel in her devotion.  In all God was made big in this event, we had many attend and lots of visitors.  This deffinately was one of our best outreach meetings.  Praise the Lord for confidence to share the Gospel.

Mom's Group - This month the moms Bible Study has been going really well with about 9 attending each time.  On our outing afternoons we as moms and kids have enjoyed a bike ride along the beach ending with milkshakes, a spring hat parade where we had a CAPTAIN, a COWBOY and a SHERRIF and outing to the local park to enjoy the jungle gyms and open spaces together.

As we reached the end of the month we were able to head up to Johannesburg to visit with Trent and Ambz so that Mark could attend the Baptist Assembly.  In all the week of meetings went well all Glory to God.  Trent and his band lead the worship which was a huge blessing to many as he blended all the African cultures into one what an awesome time of worship was had by all of us.  Tan was able to attend the Pastor's wives lunch and be encouraged in her position of service as Pastor's wife.

We end September with a much needed rest - Praising the Lord for our 3month Sebatical.  Please be in prayer for us as we rest, recreate and regroup as a family.  We will be out of town for one lengthy holiday down to the Eastern Cape.  One or two short trips over weekends to enjoy the mountains and the beach.  One of our main reasons for this break is to kick start Mark's Masters Degree.  With having to carry the full church ministry load over the last 6months his degree was put on hold.  Please pray with us that he can make a big dent into the bulk of the programme and that he will have the energy and discipline to contine when we return to regular routine in 2013.

Thanks again for your much needed prayers and support

With much love

The Wilby's

June-July-August 2012

All on the Wilby home front is grooving along!  We keep ourselves busy with craft time in the morning for the twins, Troydie gets out of school over lunch time and most times we picnic lunch in the garden or on the jungle gym.  Two arvies a week we have an outing planned or a play day with friends.  Friday is Library day - and the Wilby boyz are just loving being apart of our local library and all the books they have to offer.  Friday is also movie day - we camp out in the lounge that evening as a family with movies, chocolate and popcorn.  GREAT FUN had by all - a memory that will last a lifetime J

AMBZ and EMIE to visit – we had a super week of family time as Trent was on a mission trip and Ambz and Baby Emz came to stay.  Troyd just loves her to bits and the twins are scared of her J We had such fun making photo collages for Fathers day!!

 

PACK PACCK PACK PACK… PACK SOME MORE

Yes we moving again!!! The start of July saw us pack up our home in La Lucia for a move across 3 suburbs to the church house.  We were all both sad to leave our little home but thrilled to have bigger space, newly painted smartly completed kitchen and huge garden with space for a tree-house J  In all we had mixed feelings of moving to be neighbors to the church – Troydie was telling all his friends at school that we were moving to the church!! I had several moms ask if we were okay? It was only until we drove in the drive way of the new house did he realize that we were living separate from the church J 
Well, you could say now that we are seasoned movers as we have moved 4 times in 6 years – God has been gracious – Mark says it adds 40 years to your life every time it is definitely NOT for the faint hearted.  Pray for us as we settle in our new space and make it home.  We are really excited to be able to use our home for ministry pray we will have loads of opportunities to share Jesus with others in our home.

I did take us all of July to feel AT HOME – so much to do, so much to unpack and with having more space the boyz are feeling a little far away from us at night so it has been like we have newborn babies  in the house all over again as they venture out of bed in the dark to lose their way down the passage – we now have night lights throughout the house J

 

Mark had a wonderful birthday – the boyz so enjoy birthdays that we cannot celebrate unless there is cake and candles – Praise Jesus for health and strength for Mark as he ministers for Jesus.

Ministry

NEW SENIOR PASTOR – John and Liz arrived safely and have taken the month of July to find their feet in ministry and home life.  It has been great to get to know them both and we are all excited to be involved in ministry together at Durban North Baptist Church.

YOUNG ADULTS WEEKEND AWAY –We had the opportunity to join with all our young adults down at the beach on the south coast – Hiberdene.  It was a lovely weekend of fellowship and fun as we got to know each other better, disciple, encourage, support and work together.  Mark lead the devotion times and the boyz so enjoyed all the attention.  We praise God for the way that he has build this group up from no one to 30 in the short time we have been serving at DNBC – praise Jesus for spiritual and physical growth in this age group of our church.

 

 

LADIES DAY SEMINAR – this was the first time Tan was invited together with her mom to be the guest speakers for a Ladies Day Seminar.  Their theme for the day – “Mountains thru Scripture”.  They had a very special time studying God’s word together.  The Seminar also included worship, craft, drama, and worship drama and prayer time.  In all it was a fantastic opportunity to share Jesus with others - God is great!

In all God has been good - Mark has continued to preach several services each month, lead 2 bible studies, speak at several Youth events and also lead worship for several morning and evening services.  Our lives are full, busy and exciting - we are so enjoying serving the Lord together and praise Him for this special opportunity to shine for Him.Thanks for your love, support , care and prayer for us – God bless in Heaps

Mark, Tan and Troyd, Treyson and Tryston