(Marysol writes) No silly, not De Wet & I. YWAM (Youth With a Mission) is now 50 years old this year. To celebrate, the founders (Loren & Darlene Cunningham) are traveling the world and holding celebrations region by region. Being that they are in their mid-70’s now, this could be one of the last times they make it out to so many places. That said, I was very impressed with how sharp, mobile, and energetic they are for their age!

Last week it was Southern Africa’s turn to celebrate, hosted right here in Cape Town. Over 500 guests from all over the region of Southern Africa and the world came for a 2 day conference.

I was honored to finally after almost 10 years in this ministry, meet the founders. Trivia: Loren Cunningham got the World Record for visiting every country on earth! WOW!

It was great perspective on the hard work of missions, on years of unnoticed work and seemingly no growth... but what a legacy they have now!

This was a proper African celebration with drums, dancing, jumping, singing, the works.

It was great to hear stories from years ago and more fully understand the history of the mission we work for. And then conversely to look forward at the next 50 years, when we will be in our 70's! :)

What's really faith-building about hearing them speak is knowing they too still live by faith, not a paid salary, just like us. Everyone in

YWAM in the same. And they have made it half a century. It gives me the push I need to trust God that what he has called us to do, He will provide for month after month, decade after decade.

These pictures taken by the team covering the 50th. For more on all of YWAM's 50th celebrations around the world see: http://ywam50.com

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