The Upheavals of Transition

Simmons 4 Africa by Dan Simmons


Transition, when leaving a settled world nestled in a culture and way of life you're familiar with can become extremely difficult. The picture below was a part of training exercise that demonstrates chaos within the transition is pretty much automatic. It is extremely important to have a support team around you to help with  keeping balance in these times of extreme stress and turmoil. We are so thankful for all of those who have supported us and continue to do so in a variety of ways including, prayer, encouragement, friendship and finances. We know all of these are of equal importance and we are so blessed to have so many good people coming along side us as we walk through this chaotic, turbulent and exciting life changing transition.  We are so richly blessed and thank God for you daily!




Simmons 4 Africa

By:
Dan Simmons

About Us

We are Dan and Deena Simmons who are currently serving in Newcastle South Africa for two months along with our sons Josiah and Micah. We will be leaving in March and hope to return as long term missionaries here by the end of 2012.

What are we doing?

Deena has 21 years teaching as a primary school teacher and she also has 11 years experience in reading curriculum development. She is working with a new Christian school here in Newcastle and is assisting with developing their reading curriculum, remedial reading and teacher training. When we return on a more permanent basis Deena will continue to assist the school with whatever is needed in regards to academic development, teaching and/or training. Dan has teamed up with local pastors in developing a youth soccer organization that will be centred around promoting the gospel to potentially thousands of children and giving these kids an avenue to improve their soccer skills and development. There are currently no soccer leagues or formal competition opportunities for youth in this area. Additionally, literacy in South Africa is low, especially in the more rural areas. Because of this we feel the Lord is leading to start a mobile reading workshop ministry we can take to mission schools, townships and rural locations in the northern KwaZulu Natal region. This workshop would provide reading materials, parent training and tutoring for youth free of charge.

Where are we?:

Working on Children & Youth with Into All The World in Africa