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Testimonies - John & Lydia

John and Lydia tell: Our lives started in two very distant parts of the world, South African and Germany. We both studied medicine in our home nations but met in South Africa. Lydia was raised in a small town in the north western part of Germany. She thought she was a Christian, however that’s because she attended church once a year at Christmas time. Both experienced a void within which could not be filled. Independently each one found salvation in Jesus. It was at Alon that friendship turned to marriage in April 2002. And so living on the farm opened a whole new dimension in their lives. Instead of selfish ambition, they were filled with vision for God’s kingdom. They continue: Medically speaking we could not have children, nevertheless we prayed and trusted the Lord. Today we have a beautiful, lively 3 year old son, Matt. We now trust the Lord for a second child. Also we were blessed to be able to build a home at Alon - free of debt. Life in the community has helped and encouraged us, even to be set free of many personal issues. Daily we both work at a government hospital, serving mostly poor rural people. At present this is our mission field. We are grateful for the joy of the Lord in our lives and share an excitement for what is to come...(written in October 2006). Now...

After the birth of our first child, Matt, in 2003 we planned to have another baby, but for a long time there was no second pregnancy coming about. We were trusting the Lord for the very best, but didn't realize that His plans are far greater than ours and that He intended to give us a child that is even our son's age. We got prepared for our child and our child for us without knowing that we belong together. In April we prayed about adoption of an orphan and decided to take this next step. The Lord gave us great peace, joy and excitement for it. And as soon as it was decided, we knew that we wanted Paul to be our son, a beautiful little boy of 4 years, orphan of our Little Oaks Children's Home. Now we are very happy parents of our two boys that can grow up almost as twins. All praise be to the Lord!