tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23866701069655940842024-03-05T21:20:26.019-07:00Mitch & Char -Africa and Back.,:~`**`~:,.1John 4:16 "...God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them." .,:~`**`~:,.Mitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.comBlogger319125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-53473942337801215912022-04-04T06:06:00.001-06:002022-04-04T06:06:44.858-06:00SeasonsDear friend, We pray this finds you well and thriving in your walk. Wanted you to know how valuable you are to us and to the Lord. We have been through a couple of incredibly fruitful and growing seasons since returning from full time ministry in Africa. You have been so instrumental in the ministries He has placed us in and we remain ever so grateful and blessed. The bible says in Mitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-63422222399363385642020-03-21T19:54:00.001-06:002020-03-21T20:08:22.619-06:00A fire
A calm cool day as the sun came out, snow melting and pikes peak shining in its glory. Clouds rolled in and the landscape changed. A slight cool this evening.
We were blessed to have an opportunity to get out of the house for an hour. We collected...firewood. We are so privileged.
Tonight we lit a fire and gazed at the flames. The wicks and tongues rising up. The char ofMitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-74103083866594026922018-04-04T08:01:00.001-06:002018-04-04T08:01:54.069-06:00What if or Even if...3 funerals and a weddingPace of life; America - 1000mphA lot is lost in a pace like that. The key is finding the rhythem of the pace of grace in this speed. I have moments where I think I have, but often (in taking my eye off Jesus) that I certainly have not.Where are you focusing today? With all of lifes stresses and distractions... I have had one of those weeks. I keep glancing away from Christ and looking at theMitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-62007152845392487712017-02-01T15:46:00.001-07:002017-02-01T15:54:23.107-07:00How do I navigate a "New Normal"?
So many people speak of a "New Normal" when life changes. Moves, Deaths, Career, leaving the mission field(hmmm)...Whatever it may be, it is new and will soon become the norm for moving forward.
Many people are beginning to realize how His new normal works and putting more into perspective that which matters most. One quickly sees that "you don't know what you don't know" about Mitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-74174199448492299502016-09-07T08:43:00.001-06:002016-09-07T08:48:21.450-06:00HOWDY!
Well, we are settling in up in North Dakota. 2 weeks ago we said a lot of "see you laters" to our African friends and family and since then, it has been great to connect with family again and see how large the nieces and nephews have grown. WOW.
Wanted to thank you for your gracious support and prayers once again. The work in Africa is and will always be near to our Mitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-72389294413902617532016-06-30T02:28:00.001-06:002016-06-30T02:28:09.713-06:00July UpdateYouth, kids, feeding, farming and moreimage too small? click to enlarge Mitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-85958152240535944402016-05-25T09:09:00.001-06:002016-05-25T09:09:48.870-06:00Brief updateJune is nearly upon us, and winter is setting in here in South Africa. Cool nights and mornings and beautiful sunny days abound. We have started the countdown here as we look to our return to USA. Now less than just 100 days to go. It has renewed the urgency in us to make certain that all the t's are crossed and i's are dotted before we go. We are so thrilled to report that our feedingMitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-17240071154241913662016-04-25T03:25:00.001-06:002016-04-25T03:46:12.334-06:00Update from Mitch n Char
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Mitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-81190373269872038092016-04-07T06:34:00.001-06:002016-04-07T06:37:32.668-06:00Moving to America before the next president is elected- What are we thinking?
Hello dear friend! We hope you are well. So appreciate all you do for us and have done for us. Big news for us:
God says in Psalm 1 that those who live for Him, who are planted by His streams, will flourish. They will bear fruit in season and the fruit will last forever...the work we are able to do in this short time and small space can be planted and watered in a way that will make it Mitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-88615015058459926242016-02-25T06:09:00.000-07:002016-02-28T10:34:31.707-07:00Spring for you is fall for us
March Newsletter – Spark Foundation and Mitch and Char
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Mitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-41986566545217643302016-01-24T07:49:00.001-07:002016-01-24T08:05:41.168-07:00A day, (Uhm rather) a week at a glance ;-)
What does a day in the life look like?
We have been asked this question many times by many people. There really is no precise or simple answer. But maybe the below will help you understand a bit.
We realized that in 2015 we had so many "urgent" things come up, that we allowed them to override the "important" things. Our challenge in 2016 to ourselves is to not let the urgent distractMitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-33009527308740782472016-01-04T10:09:00.001-07:002016-01-04T10:20:16.590-07:00New Year, still here!
What an incredible new year! Have you made resolutions? Broke them already? Yah, that’s what seems to happen all too often…Isn’t it amazing that every day, every minute, every second you have a new chance with the Lord. All debt’s gone with a repentant heart. Oh what a Savior! We pray you celebrated His birth with those you love!
We were blessed Mitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-46545524561351594652015-11-21T05:25:00.001-07:002015-11-21T05:25:34.011-07:00A Lil update from your Halfrican friends(image too small? Click to enlarge) We love you and miss you. We thank you for your prayers and thoughts! All our best, Mitch & Char P.s. – the BEST support you can give us is Prayer and a word of encouragment! If you like, supporting our ministry financially is easy and gifts are tax deductible. The fastest way is to make an online Mitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-62424997978117941832015-11-03T11:28:00.001-07:002015-11-03T11:28:14.428-07:00November update - chickens, kids, parties, farming, family and moreJust a quick note. WOW what a great season. We have really been able to go deep with a number of young adults and were honored to host the breakout session at a local conference for 55 of the communities youth. Lots of visitors and teams have recently left, and we now are coming into Christmas and all the joy planning that goes with it. 1200 kids going home with a chicken(many Mitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-72007258058991940382015-10-20T08:53:00.001-06:002015-10-20T08:53:12.079-06:00Chicken Challenge!TAKE THE CHALLENGE and be a Chicken Champion for Kids!#ChickenChallengeYour purchase of a t-shirt or donation of $10 sends a chicken home with a child for Christmas and equips us to feed them throughout the upcoming year.Get your t-shirt here: www.booster.com/chickenchallenge Or make straight donation at www.worldoutreach.org/donate select “Hildebrant” and make note “Chicken&#Mitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-2239770694965712792015-09-26T07:20:00.001-06:002015-09-26T07:20:24.224-06:00Update from Mitch n CharIt has been a great month here in Africa; Prayer services, Pastors training, Youth mentoring, Children’s clubs, guests from the USA(Suzie and Alan), Construction on intern housing, Mac nut groves blooming in full, Grounds prepped, Gardens planted, Mission team planning , Government paperwork submitted for the ministry. Next month- We are hosting a 2 day retreat for Mitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-49798239974710800842015-08-29T08:27:00.000-06:002015-08-29T08:35:37.423-06:00August Update from M n C
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Grace and peace to you! So many wonderful things going on, it’s hard to put it all in 1 page, but we tried(don’t want to send you a book to read). C’mon. take 2 minutes, check it out!
P.s. – the BEST support you can give us is Prayer and a word of encouragement!
If you like, supporting our ministry financially is easy and Mitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-22634186976640907802015-08-04T05:57:00.000-06:002015-08-04T06:11:36.309-06:00Gramma. Labor. Teaching. -Update from Mitch and Char
Hello!!!
It has been a great month here in Southern Africa. Light frost in the mornings, warm days and lots of amazing ministry elements happening.
Last Month:
There was a 3 week break in the local schools for winter term. We took our partners on an outreach journey to Swaziland and the projects YOU support Mitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-2707840078131718022015-07-30T12:13:00.000-06:002015-07-30T12:10:52.854-06:00A small rant. Where is the justice?Ok so I see and hear all about a lion being killed in africa by a rich American hunter. I know nothing about that. I don't know what the issues on either side are or really ...anything about it other than it has incited hundreds of thousands of people...
This week we buried a 7 year old. 2 days later a 10 year old girl was walking across the street and bam...dead. 2 teens killed by gangs In Mitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-20905596329675673192015-07-19T10:37:00.000-06:002015-07-19T10:35:23.321-06:00Great Grace, 2 bibles and 90 daysI wish I could say as a "Christ follower" that I never have stress or anxiety. The truth is I know what the Bible says about not worrying and being anxious for nothing. But the rubber still meets the road.
We have been and remain concerned that South Africa will not issue us our needed visa(permit to remain 3 more years). We trust and believe that the Lord can do this. Unfortunately Mitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-78750513285031571062015-07-03T11:44:00.001-06:002015-07-03T12:04:22.015-06:00July update from M n C
Hello dear friend, WOW what an amazing month here in Southern Africa.
-The Farm is progressing and 1 of 2 houses is nearly complete and ready for interns to arrive from USA and England (Dave has done a great job directing and working with the crew- even implemented a morning prayer and weekly bible sharing time with the workers)
-Infrastructure (water and electric) are nearly complete for Mitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-36823331887020604082015-06-21T23:33:00.001-06:002015-06-21T23:38:33.514-06:00"I'll Kick your A$$"
They were the first words he said to me.
He got off the bus for kids camp. He has style and a walk that showed he was in charge and the leader of the pack. He made some ninja motions and as I went to give him a hug, he shoved me back and said (in an accent that could have only come from an American movie/tv show)- "I'll Kick you're A$$".
I hesitated. Not many 10 Mitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-60115070662105279232015-05-27T05:38:00.000-06:002015-05-27T05:45:01.900-06:00June update from Mitch & Char`
How to pray and what’s up with the farm and ministry…
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Mitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-83246173275965288832015-04-27T05:20:00.001-06:002015-04-27T05:23:39.628-06:00Exciting Days - It is OFFICIAL, We have gone NUTS!
Yes indeed we have officially GONE NUTS!
Have you ever wondered where macadamia nuts come from?
We have begun our first Macadamia Nut harvest on the farm. See 15 second video here: https://www.facebook.com/mitchchar/videos/10206323087176090/
Harvest, husk, sort, crack and eat!
400 trees in harvest now-preliminary estimates for the first crop will yield enough funds Mitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2386670106965594084.post-74804949664864038012015-04-20T10:31:00.001-06:002015-04-20T10:45:49.885-06:00Have PEACE!
Hello beautiful friend! As you are sitting in the USA(or wherever you may be today), we wanted to send a brief note out about Peace. Here in South Africa this week there have been many riots, uprisings and killings. Have Peace. Foreigners are the targets. Have Peace.
John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world givesMitch & Charlotte Hildebranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06087557642349910724noreply@blogger.com0