This blog is a companion to hivstories.org, a project about AIDS, Poverty and Faith in Mamelodi South Africa.  In this blog I describe my experience photographing in South Africa. The purpose of this blog is to be as transparent as possible as a documentary photograher.

Dangers Lurking

Posted in News by Nathan Clendenin on February 13th, 2007

**UPDATE:
Vincent wrote me in an email today:

“…I can only say that the war is real. The enemy(satan) is trying not to lose his territory. People are flocking to the church. People which we never thought would identify themselves with the church are being saved, do you think that can please the enemy? Please pray for us we are now going to double our effort to serve our Lord more. YOU ARE BLESSED.”

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If you’re one who believes in the power of prayer, please join in praying for Vincent and the new building. I’ve just learned from another minister in South Africa that Vincent and two American missionaries were mugged at gunpoint in the new building. I do not know more details at this point, except I assume that they are unharmed. Pray for:

1) Physical protection and safety

2) Spiritual cleansing of the grounds where the building is, and a wall of protection around it. That the place would truly be holy ground where thieves and robbers would not dare step foot, unless it is in repentance

3) For Vincent as he leads and ministers in a difficult place

Exodus 15:9-13

“The enemy boasted,
‘I will pursue, I will overtake them.
I will divide the spoils;
I will gorge myself on them.
I will draw my sword
and my hand will destroy them.’

But you blew with your breath,
and the sea covered them.
They sank like lead
in the mighty waters.
“Who among the gods is like you, O LORD ?
Who is like you—
majestic in holiness,
awesome in glory,
working wonders?

You stretched out your right hand
and the earth swallowed them.

“In your unfailing love you will lead
the people you have redeemed.
In your strength you will guide them
to your holy dwelling.”

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