Brandon Jones is an ordinary name for an extraordinary person. I met Brandon in Swaziland a couple years ago while he was on a trip there with his church. He came back again the next year and I happened to be in country again then as well. He heard me talking about our need for some short term leadership at our ministry center at Nsoko and took me seriously!
When he returned home he and I continued talking about a role for him to help us bridge leadership at Nsoko to more permanent leadership. Brandon made a 6 month commitment beginning in November of last year and he’s almost finished – he leaves us early next month. He’s moving on to a vision for His life the Lord showed him over the past few months.
I love this picture because it demonstrates Brandon always moving – always showing up even when you don’t expect him. I was taking pictures of the kids carrying chairs to church and then…
In the past 6 months he’s provided largely single-handed management to a ministry in a very needy community among hundreds of orphans and vulnerable children. He’s had to apply himself to tasks way outside his experience. But along the way he loved the people at every turn. He’s lived a spartan life in a difficult environment. He’s endured loneliness and a lot of other difficulties not uncommon to missionaries. He’s been available – and isn’t that the biggest part of what the Lord is asking all of us?
Over the weekend he posted this video to his facebook page. I wanted to share it with my blog readers. It shows the hope, the need, the personality, the activity, the randomness, and the joy of ministry in Nsoko. Thanks Brandon – you’ve served well!
Yes Brandon-thank you!
OHMYGOSH!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!
Thank you, Scott, for sharing it and thank you, Brandon, for serving and filming! Prayers are with him as he finishes up his commitement there.
Salani kahle,
Elysa
Dude, awesome video. Brandon, you rock man.
What a wonderful way to start a new day; I read this before I started work. God bless you for serving. The children are so enthusiastic and cute!
Blessings,
Linda Langfeldt
Hi ya Scott:
Thanks so much for your vimeo, my dear brother This is fantastic. It brings the message home.
Hi ya Brandon:
Thank you also so very much for your great vimeo Dear Brother Brandon. Dear Brother Marc thank you also. Thank you for caring for them. This puts a great big smile on God’s Face. You make Him So Happy. I feel like that way too. What price can you put on God’s Work. I feel so Rich In God’s Glory. Praise The Lord Now And Forever, Amen. 🙂 🙂 🙂
Great video and reminder of my time there. Especially at the beginning when there’s a picture of my special friend, Flora. At least I’m pretty sure it’s her. God continue to bless all your efforts for Him and His kingdom in Swaziland.
The people of Africa get in your blood and in your heart. This reminds me how that happens. Thank you! Joe