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Testimony of Scha & Christine van Niekerk |
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Christine and I met at Alon during 2001 and were married at the Alon kibbutz in December of 2001. We came from very different family backgrounds, but saw that God knew best to put us together as a team. We both had a word that “God puts the lonely in families” and for us that was very real. As time went on we decided to start with a family, but found that Christine was not able to have children. It was a great disappointment to both of us, because we were excited about having a family and sharing our lives with our children. However, we decided to trust in the Lord and hold on to a promise God made to our leaders in the founding years of the community . “There will be no barrenness on the land” (Isaiah). We prayed and asked God for a miracle of healing. God was so faithful and Christine fell pregnant, giving birth to a healthy baby boy, Sean. We now also have two daughters, Mikka and Emma and really thank God for His miracles. This and many other experiences on the road of following God have taught us to trust Him and to believe Him for his best. I (Scha) am a partner in a successful accounting business and Christine works at our business park for the law firm. We thank God daily to be part of His plan where he has put us, and for the blessing of being with like-minded people going forward in the plan of God. |