Exactly a year ago I started on a journey with God through Youth With a Mission.

DTS--
Hawaii
Outreach (extended until now)--
South Africa

FILLED with every emotion I can conceive, this year God has revealed--
the MAN I need to be in this world.
the LIGHT I need to be in this world.
the HOPE we all need to be in this world.
that TRUTH will prevail in this broken world.

This year I have--
worn out 9 pairs of flip flops
sang approx. 358 worship songs
walked more km that I can count
prayed endlessly
learned that my strength is in CHRIST only
ate 786 PB and J sandwhichs
spoke of Christ's LOVE to HIS people
read, for the first time, the entire bible (in random order)

thoughts of the year gone.....bye
Love lost, love gained and loved shown through HIS mighty name
JESUS

Truth will always prevail

Be the change you want to see in the world

and It was best said by one hobbit to another--
"There's some GOOD in this world Mr. Frodo, and it's worth fighting for."

Thank you AFRICA

Thank you for--
Egypt
Namibia
SOUTH AFRICA
Braii's
many MANY people groups
diversity
love
SMILES
Trans Kei-- Xhosa people

to see some highlights from my time in the Trans Kei/Eastern Cape, check out the photos--


With the changing of seasons, comes a season of change in my life.
Continuing in ministry will bring me back to my home country.

CANADA (The true north, strong and free)
Pursuing HIS work with my generation.
we CAN be the change
we WILL see that change in our lifetime.
disciple friends, neighbors, strangers, family, encouraging them to be a generation of LOVE.

Many of you have followed this past year with me, and for that I say--
enkosi
Dankie
thank you
cheers
shokran
mahalo
peace
LOVE
and cut of jean shorts


may CHRISTS blessing be upon you my dearest friends and family--

Jonathan James Grime
aka. J, pooks, Jono, Jonny G, jjg,bearded Canadian guy,

ps. YEAH BOYEEEEE!!!

EASTERN CAPE!!!!

My DTS outreach team and I spent about 11 days in a village, far from
any "modern" civilization.
When looking on google maps, the closest town is called "Coffee Bay".
(no it's not a town with rivers flowing with STARBUCKS, as we all
hoped)

My friend Matt and I are embarking on this journey once again leaving
Friday. March 12th.

We'll traveling up the east coast via a 21 hour bus ride, ending in
Umtata. We will proceed to take a 3 hour shuttle to a "eco friendly"
backpackers for the night. We'll then hike approx. 9kms along the
ocean, through so called "mountains" (which really are glorified
hills), to arrive in the village.

The purpose of this trip is to:
1. Visit our friends we made up there
2. Encourage other believers, including the Dr's, nurses and other
hospital staff we met before.
3. Capture a few photo stories (which we'll reveal when we come back)
for "A Voice for the Voiceless" South Africa.

Please be praying for:
SAFE travels
Favour with the locals
Me and Matt don't FREAK out on each other (haha kidding, we get along JUST fine)
We are lead by the Holy Spirit
The rest of our funding comes in for this trip


Thank for my lovelies.
Peace, LOVE and cut of shorts

Jonathan

SOCCER MANIA!!!!!

one of my boys...Jerimiah....my BRU!

Make a SCARY face Jr.

the "soccer field" where we play....
Sandro and Clinton....relaxing...coaching from afar


J.