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FEBRUARY 2011

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Editor’s Note 1

Recourse on the River 2

The United Nations of Nicci 6

Return to the Subcontinent 8

8 Ways 11

Attitude Towards Adventure 13

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The Explorer Issue reaches you while 2011 is still but a youth! It may seem that the year is already flying by (is it already February?), but in fact we still have months stretching ahead of us to discover new things, aim for new heights and follow God on new paths. Some of us may have a fairly good idea of what we'd like 2011 to hold, others maybe not so much. But in truth, none of us knows where we'll be in a year's time and how this year will have shaped us. That realisation can be scary if we are relying on ourselves, but it loses its threat when we remember that God is always by our side.

As you may have read in last month's Flashlight, my year got off to a rocky start (excuse the pun). On paper, January has been a disaster for me, but in reality, I'm grateful for all that happened. I've written about my experience in 'Recourse on the River', which you'll find on page 2.

Another exciting development of 2011 so far, is a new member of the illumin8 team. We are eager to introduce you to our new international correspondent – Nicci Martin! Nicci has just moved to Cambridge, England and will be writing a column, The United Nations of Nicci, to share her experiences with us.

Karen Powell tells us about her experiences of a mission to India in 'Return to the Subcontinent' on page 8. This is a topical destination for all of us with the Cricket World Cup looming on the horizon – go Proteas! On page 11, you'll find all you need to awaken the explorer within (no overseas trip required!). And last but not least, Jolene writes about the Israelite in us all on page 13.

As we march determinedly on into 2011, may you find the courage to submit to God's guidance and emerge on the other side as a fearless follower of the faith!

Lucy

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Recourse on the

2010 was definitely a year of

exploration for me. Being a newly-

wed and part of a DINK (Double-

Income-No-Kids) household, I got to

go overseas three times in the

space of 12 months. My husband

and I started off the year with a

foray into the rich Italian culture

where we saw breath-taking works

of art, ate mouth-watering food

and immersed ourselves in

centuries of history. Later on in

the year I went to England's Lake

District with my family. We

climbed the fourth highest

mountain in the area, got lost on

a couple of walks (as all good explorers do) and visited

the homes of a few literary legends. The final trip of the

year was a five night stay in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

The Victoria Falls, or 'the smoke that thunders', are

situated about half way down the Zambezi River. David

Livingstone, the first European to visit the Falls, named

them after Queen Victoria in the mid-1800s. The river

falls 150 metres over a width of 110 metres. The resultant

spray can be seen for 20 kilometres. It's an awesome

spectacle, and when you are there, it is easy to

understand why the Falls are one of the Seven Natural

Wonders of the World.

I had seen photos and footage of the Victoria Falls many

times before our trip. But nothing prepares you for your

first sight of this breath-taking scene. It's an assault on the

senses. The deafening roar of water muffles any other sound; the

mist drenches the skin; and the eye struggles to comprehend the

magnitude of what is before it. On our first day in Zim, we took a

helicopter ride over the Falls the flight of angels, as it's known. I

sat in the front seat, snapping away with my camera, but

struggling to focus the lens because of the tears in my eyes. A few

lines of an old hymn popped into my head 'To God be the glory,

great things He hath done.' The Victoria Falls truly are majestic.

In recent years though, Victoria Falls has become known as an

adrenaline junkies' paradise. People no longer just go to soak in

the beauty of the Falls; they go to bungi-jump, bridge swing and

most famously, tackle the mighty Zambezi on a full- or half-day

white water rafting trip. We were no different. Before even leaving

South Africa we'd booked our white water rafting trip and were

looking forward to it with eager anticipation.

And so it was, that on December 31st, we found ourselves hiking

down into the gorge, helmets on and life jackets slung over our

shoulders. The white water rafting starts at the foot

of the Falls. It is unbelievably beautiful; but it is

also unbelievably terrifying to see that volume of

water ferociously churning over the rocks! Once

you're on the water you are committed there

is no going back. David Livingstone once said,

“I will go anywhere, as long as it be forward.”

I don't think he really meant it in the context

of white water rafting, but it's applicable,

you really have no choice! As that little

boat gets bumped around and waves

crash over you, the adrenaline rush

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David Livingstone once said, “I will go

anywhere, as long as it be forward.”

I don't think he really meant it in the

context of , but

it's applicable, you really have no ch

oice! white water rafting

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begins, in part because you can't help but realise how vulnerable you are at that moment.

We had four strong guys in our boat who attacked the water aggressively with their paddles, and so it was that we made it through six rapids without capsizing. And then it all went belly-up, if you'll excuse the pun. Coming into rapid seven, a grade five rapid named Gulliver's Travels, our boat drifted right and right is not the direction you want to drift on rapid seven! At that point the river channels between two rocks and drops a metre. The gap between the rocks is too narrow for the boat and so we flipped. The next few seconds went something like this: 'Oh heck – here we go', BANG! Knee and shin get slammed against a rock, 'Ouch!', water everywhere, 'What was it they were saying in the safety talk?', take a deep breath as you break the surface, look around can't see the boat, 'Oh yes get into the long swimmer position, legs out in front of you, hold onto your life jacket OH MY WORD! What is that on my leg? Is that a cut? Is that white stuff my shinbone? Surely not WHOA! Another wave coming up', once again sucked into the vortex,'this is really not fun anymore', break the surface, 'Oh my word I didn't imagine it, that really is my shinbone. How on earth did this happen? Wait, that is not your most immediate problem, focus on swimming to a boat GET THE HECK OUT OF THIS RIVER!'

The gap between the rocks on the right of rapid seven is known as 'Patella's Gap' because people always injure their knees on it. I'd fallen slightly south of the usual spot and my shin fell victim

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instead. I landed up with seven sutures and seven stitches, which I thought was a fairly poetic reminder of rapid number seven! Later that day, when Colin and I were back at our hotel room we spent a little time thanking God that we were safe and sound. It had been traumatic, it was a little painful, but it was over. Or so we thought …

Two days later I got some kind of stomach bug and I couldn't keep down the antibiotics the doctor in Zim had given me. We were due to fly back to South Africa on the Monday afternoon so I made an appointment with my doctor for an hour after our flight landed. He took one look at my leg and referred me straight to an orthopaedic surgeon at the Little Company of Mary. Before I knew what had happened I was lying in a hospital bed, hooked up to an IV drip and waiting to see the surgeon.

It took two separate antibiotics to combat the infection that had started festering in my leg. From seven stitches and seven sutures I landed up with seven nights in hospital, three surgeries, 16 days of antibiotics and an 11 centimetre scar! One brief moment of chaos and I'm still dealing with the fallout a month later talk about good times going bad!–

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And so 2011 did not get off to a smooth start for me. But as I

am sure explorers have been discovering for years, it is

when the pressure is really on that our faith is truly tested.

For me the first few weeks of this year were overwhelming,

scary and painful, but there were also some really precious

moments that came out of the whole thing.

On the day of my injury we drove into the medi-clinic in Vic

Falls. The sign outside said 'We treat, God heals'. My

doctor's name was Emmanuel, and when I said 'Emmanuel –

God is with us,' he replied, 'No, it used to mean that. But now

the Holy Spirit has come and it means God is in us.' When I

smsed my mom later in the day to say that I'd been hurt, she

told me that my dad had had such a strong feeling for me

between 12:00 and 12:30 that day exactly the time the

accident happened. These were small things, but they were

reassurances I needed that God had been with me and

protecting me through it all.

The next few weeks were a real faith-building experience for

my husband and I. It was an incredibly stressful time for us

but we found ourselves turning to God first:our prayers were

suddenly elevated from perfunctory to heartfelt; we trusted in

God for healing, even while the antibiotics were bumping

through my veins; we found ourselves having honest and

sincere conversations about our experiences of the Lord

during that time. In addition, the support we had from friends

and family was amazing. When people visit you in hospital,

there's not much to do other than talk and so I had some

really good chats with people I don't always get time to talk

to. And to top it all off, when visiting hours were over, I found

myself talking to Jesus and I had some of the most

meaningful quiet times I've ever experienced.

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When I look at the scar on my leg now, it's more than just a

cool war story. It is a reminder that God is always by my side —

not matter what idiotic positions I might chose to put myself in!

We do many strange things in the name of experience and the

results aren't always what God (or our mothers) might have

chosen for us! But in His infinite wisdom, He will bring good out

of any situation, and for that I am profoundly grateful.

I don't know what else 2011 will bring. The journey of faith is

sure to take me along many unseen deviations in the future,

but I know that I have the most knowledgeable Guide in the

universe and so I am not afraid. To once again quote David

Livingstone “Without Christ, not one step; with Him, anywhere!”

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Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow is the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

Matthew 7: 13-14 (NIV)

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One of the many amazing qualities of God is that He is not boring. He has a way of keeping things interesting all the time. It seems as though he enjoys taking us on weird and wonderful adventures that will build us up in our faith, draw us closer to Him and ultimately bring Him the glory. The adventure He has mapped out for each of us may seem extreme, like immigrating to another country, or less extreme, like starting a new job, but each adventure is as important as the next and bound to be filled with God's hopes and dreams for our lives.

Wouldn't it be nice if we were given this map God has for us? A map of the routes we should take, with all life's twists and turns laid out with markers indicating the right choices to make at every turn? Then again, where's the fun in that? Fortunately when God sends you out on an adventure, He doesn't leave you to face it alone. He doesn't exactly give you a map indicating what you should do, but it's comforting to know that He will stay with you every step of the way come rain or shine. He gives you free will to make your own decisions but is also willing to help guide your steps and decisions if you ask Him to.

My husband and I have been sent on an adventure to Cambridge for a few years. When we arrived we were filled with nerves and excitement. There were so many new things to see, hear, taste, touch, learn and feel. There were things that were familiar, which was comforting, and then there were things completely foreign and surprising to us. The eagerness to explore filled us, but at the same time our hearts skipped a beat — we were scared of the unknown too.

A few days ago I went for a walk and decided to venture off the main road (one of the only routes I know how to get home from so far). To my surprise I found myself walking through a beautiful park filled with enormous trees and surrounded by the loveliest little neighbourhood which I hadn't known was there. In the same way God

By Nicci Martin

Wouldn't it be nice if we were given this map God has for us? A map of the routes we should take, with all life's twists and turns laid out with markers indicating the right choices to make at every turn?

Tales from a South African living in Cambridge. THE UNITED NATIONS OF NICCI

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has surprises waiting around every corner for each of us. Each house had a red, blue or white door (like the houses in Notting Hill) and this got me thinking. I'm sure if those little doors could speak they would be saying how much they wanted someone to knock on them, how much they couldn't wait for the chance to open themselves up to the next visitor!

In Revelations 3:20 God says to us, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.” Isn't that just amazing? God is knocking at the door of each and every one of our hearts and is patiently waiting for us to open the door for Him. Maybe you have let Him into your heart before, maybe you haven't, but why not do it today? I pray that you will be like the little red, blue and white doors and excitedly welcome the best visitor you could ever have into your heart and life. The wonderful thing about this visitor is that He is not a visitor at all. He is much, much more! No matter which direction God's mapped out plan for your life takes you, He will stay with you and never leave you, He will strengthen you and protect you, He will guide you and teach you, He will comfort you and support you and above all else He will love you unconditionally and give you His peace.

Allow God to surprise you around every turn, no maps required, and take you on an amazing journey with Him. There will be ups and downs on your journey but you will have your constant companion, best visitor and tour guide with you every step of the way.

Trust God and let Him be your guide. Let the adventures begin!

Each house had a red, blue or white door ... I'm sure if those little doors could speak they would be saying how much they wanted someone to knock on them, how much they couldn't wait for the chance to open themselves up to the next visitor!

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Some interesting sightings and new discoveries from our first week in England. qNice tea … strong but good. (Yay yay yay!) (Ed's note: You will learn that Nicci is the ultimate

tea lover and then you will understand why this is the first point on her list.)qLots of big buses and very narrow streets. (I don't know how they don't knock stuff!)qAwesome self-service tills in Sainsbury grocery store. (Haven't used them yet though!)qLots of churches in the area. Nice old buildings. Funky and cute shops.qFunny looking birds.qStrange: toilet rolls have bigger roll in centre, so less paper on the roll. Darn it!qCar number plates seem so random. We don't know if it's because there are so many people

from different places here, or if randomness is just their system.

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We went to India to work. Our list of 'what to pack' included scrapers, paint brushes

and rollers, sandpaper and 2-minute noodles. We were ready for some tough labour!

Our days were split into sessions. Morning 7:00-9:00 work session one, then breakfast.

10:00-13:00 work session two, then lunch. Afternoons sometimes included a work

session, otherwise it was time to play with the kids and prepare for the evening church

service, which ran from 17:30-19:00. We then had time with the kids again or a team

session.

The main projects for our time at Emmanuel included painting the stage of their church,

painting a burnt-out and abandoned kitchen, making new curtains for the stage,

preparing for the children's Christmas party and washing their hair.

Scraping old paint off can be quite challenging, especially when you dream of having an

electric sander. And a ladder, well, that would be an added luxury! Many mothers

would've had heart failure seeing their children climbing the scaffolding we had to erect

out of kids' bunk beds. I couldn't bring myself to work up high, and left it to those with

better balance! Every day before we got started we prayed for the team's safety and a

successful day's work.

The main challenge of the stage was that a previous mission team had painted beautiful

'stained glass' windows on the wall, which we had to try and reproduce. We had some

arty and talented young ladies on the team who produced a work of art that matched, if

not surpassed, the original! And the wording was done so accurately it looked as though

they had used stencils.

The old kitchen was another story, because the paint changed colour from white to

orange while we were busy! The team was disappointed with the result until Alex and I

convinced them that ladies in Golf estates pay many thousands of Rands for that old

Tuscan style.

Now somehow, on a day when there was more than enough painting to be done, Al

and I were informed that we'd been allocated to the hair-washing group. 650 kids! But

we were both so touched by the thought that these boys, small as they are, never have

someone to take them out the bath, wrap them in a warm towel and dry them off. So

instead of grimacing at the thought of all the lice, we gave a bit of an extra rub and

made sure there was enough warm water to go around. When we washed the girls'

hair, one of the little ones enjoyed it so much she asked 'Ag, just one more please

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cold winter morning; it was hard to carve out a quiet space in the cacophony

to find Him, meet with Him. To see Him in a hungry child's eyes. To take time

out to play with her rather than chase her away with “chalo chalo”. What a

transformation that would be. If that population could meet their Maker –

the real one. If they could see the error in their thinking and find a joyous

God. That religion should not dictate, but rather that they should follow a

FAITH. If they could just see that God's love is not something that could be

earned, but is freely available if they would just reach out and take it. There

God would be.

So they wish to raise 1 000 000 Christian orphans, and they will do it. And

God's fragrance will permeate through the walls of the compound and into

the cities and slums. It is a fragrance so beautiful that it will banish the dirt

and hunger and sadness, and bring new life and joy to the chaos. And each

child, armed with a Bible and a bicycle will start the transformation, one hoot

at a time. One child. One family. One shack. One village. And His perfume will

spread and refresh, and there will be new shoots and green leaves. And His

love will blossom. And they will know Him.

kissing rituals and superstitions, as people washed in the street on a

I looked for God in the people, and I could not find Him there. I looked in the

chaos of the traffic, and I could not find Him there. I looked in the eyes of the

hungry children and beggars, the outcasts, and I could not find Him there. I

looked amidst the pollution, and dirt, and the dilapidation and could not find my

God. I looked between litter and stray dogs and mutilated bodies. I searched in

the main streets and the back alleys. I looked in the eyes of the military and faces

of the buskers. I looked for God in the daily news. I searched as the city woke in

the cool morning and when the dust settled late at night. I searched in the busy

markets and quiet monuments, but I could not find Him. There was no sunrise or

sunset.

But when I found some Christians, some tiny believers, there Jesus was. He was

in the call of the children, in their daily prayers. He was in the eyes of the

dedicated teachers and workers at the orphanage. My God was in the fragrance

of the rose garlands, and the laughter on the sports field. My God was in the

voices of the children as they lifted their songs to heaven and in the mumbled

meditations as they climbed the stairs, half asleep, for early morning prayer. He

was with them as they studied and wrote their exams. He was with the ones who

prepared our food tirelessly, three times a day. He was in the drumbeat of the

carol singers, in the doctor's caring hands. He was in the hands that washed the

clothes and in blankets that tucked them in at night. He was in the rice and the

dhal and the pudding for Christmas. He was in the music and dancing. He was in

the food shared by the poorest believers who welcomed us into their homes. He

was in the talent shows, the mini-dramas and the psalms learnt by heart. He was

in the beauty of the young choir's voices. My God was in the goodbye screams of

the joyful students as they ran alongside the train.

And I know that He is everywhere, but in the midst of strange religions, fake gods

and idols, it was sometimes hard to find Him. Dodging holy cows in the streets and

bombarded by religious icons on every corner; confronted by strange

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SAlthough much of this mag has focused on exploring be the big, wide world – India, Cambridge and Victoria Falls –one needs to keep in mind that exploring is not only about vast geographic distances but rather starts as a state of mind. Once in the right mindset an explorer doesn't need much to create a rich experience from the most mundane sources.

A true explorer has a dream to discover and is inspired by new wonders. He is willing to leave a certain past for an uncertain future (he is open to change and longs to be challenged in new ways). She keeps an open mind and is willing to push the boundaries of her comfort zone in order to try new sites, sounds, cultures and flavours. An explorer embraces child-like curiosity and has a positive attitude, governed by a sense of adventure.

Keeping this in mind, here are a few ways you can awaken your inner explorer in daily life:

1 Explore flavoursTry a new recipe or visit a restaurant that serves food you don't normally eat. There are so many flavours from so many parts of the world (for example Indian, Japanese, Thai and German) to choose from and all can be easily accessible. So take your taste buds on a field trip; even if you don't like the tastes, you will still have had an interesting experience!

2 Explore a new skillThere's nothing like exploring a new craft technique and seeing the fruits of your efforts. So make the effort to learn a new skill like painting, decoupage, mosaic, restoring an old piece of furniture or even making a fishing fly. A great website to get you started is

. Who knows, your new skill could even have entrepreneurial possibilities!www.wikihow.com

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I W..3 Explore nature

As a child, I remember spending hours in our garden and being overjoyed at my small but magnificent discoveries of flowers, weird bugs, broken bird eggs and random items hidden in the dirt. Reignite that inner child and look at nature as if you are seeing it for the first time. Find out what outdoor activities are offered in your area. Who knows what you could discover while rafting, abseiling, hiking, fishing or even just picnicking.

4 Explore historyAfter a trip to another country where we participated in various tours I realised that if I was to entertain an international guest I would have very little to tell them about the history of my home town. Take a moment to visit your tourist centre or use Google to find old landmarks, then visit them and discover their rich stories!

5 Explore the skyThe skies have always been a point of fascination for explorers. If your budget allows, schedule a micro-light, helicopter or plane ride and see your home from a whole new perspective. If it doesn't,then Google earth makes a great substitute! At night, the sky is alight with wonder. Contact your local university and find out if they have a star gazer group, find a telescope to view it through or simply sit on your balcony and see if you can make out any constellations.

W..6 Explore your family tree

Delve into your family history and who knows the stories and places you will come across? You might even discover you are related to someone famous! Start by asking your parents and grandparents about where you come from.

7 Explore different routesNo need to drive to your destination the same way every time. Make the trip to varsity or work more interesting by discovering alternative routes. Who knows, you may miss traffic, find a beautiful scenic neighbourhood or even just a shortcut. (Remember though that new routes are best explored when you are not in a hurry – especially for those whose sense of direction is not particularly well developed!)

8 Explore new itemsWhen you go shopping try different brands and explore different prices. You may be pleasantly surprised and save money at the same time. Try visiting different shops such as hospice, pawn, antique or second-hand shops. You might just discover a real gem!

There is adventure all around – all it needs is a keen explorer. So take up the challenge and colour your routine with the richness and diversity life holds!

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Runners just do it - they run for the finish line even if someone else has reached it first. ~Author Unknown

Jogging is very beneficial. It's good for your legs and your feet. It's also very good for the ground. It makes it feel needed. ~Charles Schulz, Peanuts

I'm busy reading Exodus. I've heard Joyce Meyer say that the reason it took those Israelites so long to complete a trip (that was only supposed to take a few days) is because of their bad attitude … and this morning I really understood what she meant.

Dude, if I was able to walk through the ocean, receive manner from heaven that tasted like honey every morning, be led 24 hours a day by a pillar of cloud or fire – I'd be pretty darn stoked! It's like, from the beginning of time God's been trying to 'prove Himself' to us (for lack of a better expression). All those Israelites could do was moan and worry and doubt and nag Moses 'Why, what, when ...?' As I read it I thought 'Are you kidding me? You just walked through the ocean and now you're moaning and complaining again!' But then I realized I do exactly the same thing. I'm pretty sure that every one of us can look at our lives and see clearly how God has provided for us, blessed us and been with us! And yet somehow, we've become very good the 'why, what, when?' part.

Wherever God leads us in 2011, let's try to get good at that other part: 'Fear not, stand still (firm, confident, undismayed) and see the salvation of the Lord which He will work for you today' (Exodus 14:13 – AMP).

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