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About Brian
by brian.voortmanPOSTED Jan 09 2010
Brian Voortman is an intern at Beautiful Gate, Lesotho.
Hometown: Chino, California
Home Church: CrossPoint Church, Chino
Birthday: 03.12.1988.
“Someone asked me once how long I have been a Christian. I didn’t really know how to answer that. I guess forever. I grew up in a Christian home with Christian parents, and I went to a Christian School, and then a Christian College.
It wasn’t until a couple of years ago that started to embrace the fact that being a Christian is an adventure. The bible is this really cool story about God reuniting His people back to him. I wanted to be a part of that story, a part of that adventure.
I was going to a small bible college studying to be a youth pastor. My plan for myself was to do a semester abroad in Jerusalem. As I started to make this plan happen, God changed my plans and put in His own for my life. So here I am, living in Lesotho for the next 9 months. Never did I think I would end up in Africa for 9 months!
I have discovered that following Jesus will take you to places you never thought you would go, and then hopefully God will take you further.
I will be posting some of my thoughts and experiences while I am here. I also hope to post photos and videos about Lesotho and the people I meet.
Blessings,
Abuti Brian (that’s what they call me here in Lesotho. Abuti means I’m not married)
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Carolyn Sevier
March 23, 2010“Abuti” Brian….it was good to see your photo and read the Volunteer Blog. You have been on our hearts and in our prayers.
Glad you were so warmly received. You are precious and they are blessed to have you for this time. Happy belated birthday…you will have a special reminder of this birthday celebration! Praying that you will feel God’s presence and guidance as you serve Him in this mission! God’s best to you!! (We see Alex next week….he is doing great)
God bless you.
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Craig Voortman
July 28, 2011Brian if you are still in Lesotho bless you. Remember that all the little things you do in Lesotho count big time for Jesus. I met Bill Voortman in Toronto in Canada. Let me know if I can help in any way. Touch Africa….Craig Voortman
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