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Mentoring the next Generation - Alli und Akki El-Kaakour "The-Elks" in Eswatini

Allison & Akki El-Kaakour // Jugendkoordinatoren in Bulembu und
Nationalleiter Royal Rangers Swasiland

Unsere Motivation ist es, einer verlorenen und verletzten Generation Gottes Liebe und Hoffnung zu vermitteln. Es ist unsere Vision, Kinder und Jugendliche zu begleiten
und anzuleiten, so dass sie eines Tages als Vorbilder in
ihrem eigenem Lande dienen, um so das Land von innen
heraus zu erneuern

. Von Herzen danken wir euch für eure Treue und Unterstützung
und dass ihr mit uns auf dieser Reise unterwegs seid. Allison & Akki El-Kaakour // Youth Coordinator in Bulembu and National Commander Royal Rangers Swaziland

Our motivation is it to bring God love and hope to a lost and injured generation. It is our vision to accompany children and young people and to lead them so that one day they can serve as role models in their own country. We sincerely thank you for your loyalty and support and that you are with us on this journey.

04/09/2026

🎯🔥 Skill Merit Day at Gebeni 🔥🎯

What a day of learning, laughter, and lots of fun! 😄🙌 Our Skill Merit Day at Gebeni was filled with excitement as the Rangers got stuck into activities, learnt new skills, and enjoyed every moment together! 💪🎨🏃‍♂️

The children were excited, energetic, and ready for every challenge that came their way! 🤩✨ It’s always amazing to see their smiles, curiosity, and willingness to have fun.

We’re super grateful for the partnership with pastor and the dedication of the leaders in Gebeni and not to forget the Rangers who showed up in numbers! ❤️

Gebeni, siyabonga kakhulu!

02/09/2026

🎉⚡ MONENI WAS ON FIRE! ⚡🎉

Skill Merit Day at Moneni was packed with big smiles, big energy, and even bigger excitement! 😄🙌 From the moment the activities kicked off, the Rangers were ready to jump in, get involved, and have an absolute blast! 🏃‍♂️💨🎯

There were challenges to conquer, new skills to discover, plenty of laughter, and lots of moments that had everyone saying, “Let’s do it again!” 🤩🔥

Watching the children get so excited, try new things, and cheer each other on made the day extra special.💪❤️

Learning + adventure + teamwork + FUN = a Skill Merit Day to remember! 🎯🏆

Thank you to pastor and the leaders for their partnership and a huge thank you to the Rangers for making it a memorable day!

Moneni, you definitely brought the energy! 🔥👏

01/09/2026

🌱 A New Month. A New Opportunity. A Fresh Start. 🙏✨

As we step into a new month, we are reminded that every new season brings opportunities to grow, serve, learn, and make a difference.

We may not know everything this month will hold, but we know the One who goes before us. May we enter this month with open hearts, willing hands, and faith to follow wherever God leads. May He give us wisdom for every decision, strength for every challenge, and courage to step into every opportunity He places before us.

Let’s not simply ask God to bless our plans—let’s invite Him to lead them. 💛

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans." — Proverbs 16:3

New month. New opportunities. Same faithful God. 🌿✨

30/08/2026

What a weekend! 🙌

From Oldenburg to Hamburg to Nienburg — what a joy!

Thank you to Royal Rangers Oldenburg for having us on Friday evening for a wonderful time of worship. It was such a blessing to be together! 🙏

Then we headed to Hamburg, where we got to spend Saturday with friends and family — always a highlight! ❤️

And this morning, we had the honor of sharing in Nienburg. Thank you for the opportunity, the warm hospitality, the great conversations, and for making us feel so welcome!

So grateful for every encounter, every conversation, and every opportunity to share what God is doing.

What a weekend! 🇩🇪❤️

26/08/2026

🛠️🔥 Skill Merit Day at Mantabeni! 🙌

Another day of learning, growing, and having plenty of fun with our Rangers at Mantabeni! 🎯💪

We had an amazing time with the Rangers as they learnt new skills that are working together, and gain practical skills that they can carry beyond the outpost. 🌱

We’re grateful for the partnership with Pastor B in Mantabeni and we thank the Rangers for showing up in numbers to have fun! ❤️🚀

25/08/2026

⚜️ Faith was never meant to stay comfortable—it was meant to be lived.

It's easy to agree with God's Word when we're reading it. It's much harder when it challenges our attitudes, changes our priorities, or calls us to forgive, serve, or step out in faith. Yet this is where spiritual growth truly begins.

God hasn't called us to simply collect Bible verses or gain more knowledge. He desires transformed hearts that reflect Christ in everyday life. Every time we choose obedience over convenience, faith over fear, and humility over pride, we become more like the One we follow.

As Royal Rangers, our mission is bigger than attending meetings or earning merits. We are raising disciples whose lives point others to Jesus. That begins with each of us allowing God's Word to shape the way we think, speak, lead, and love.

📖 "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." — James 1:22

This week, don't just ask, "What did I read?" Ask, "How will I live differently because of what God has spoken?"

May His Word move from our minds to our hearts, and from our hearts into our actions. That's where genuine faith becomes visible.

24/08/2026

A Royal Ranger is Courageous... 🦁

When you hear the word courage, you might picture someone climbing a mountain, facing a storm, or rescuing someone from danger.

But courage is often found in the quiet moments.

It's choosing to stand for what is right when everyone else follows the crowd. It's defending someone who is being treated unfairly. It's admitting when you're wrong. It's stepping forward to pray in front of your friends, even when your knees are shaking. 😉

Courage isn't the absence of fear—it is the decision to obey God in spite of danger, criticism, or threats. Every act of courage, no matter how small, is a declaration that your faith is greater than your fear.

So today, ask yourself:
What is one courageous step God is calling you to take?

"Be strong and courageous... for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." — Joshua 1:9 📖

💙 Courage isn't about being fearless. It's about trusting the One who goes before you.

23/08/2026

🔥 An Evening with Royal Rangers Oldenburg! 🔥

On August 28, the Royal Rangers Oldenburg are inviting everyone to a special evening in Rastede!

🎤 Akki & Alli El-Kaakour will share a short message.
🎶 Worship will be led by the Ranger Band.
🔥 Afterwards, there will be time to sit around the fire, chat, and enjoy some fellowship together.

Everyone is welcome! 🙌

📅 August 28, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Oldenburger Straße 54, 26180 Rastede

Come join us — we’d love to see you! ❤️

21/08/2026

There’s something beautiful about experiencing a new culture — even when you don’t quite understand it at first. 😂

Every time we come back to Germany, there are new things to discover, new moments that make us laugh, and plenty of “Wait… why do they do it like that?” moments. 😅

For our kids, it’s more than just visiting another country. It’s learning that the world can look, sound and feel very different — and that different can add so much flavor to life.

As parents, it’s a special privilege to walk alongside them, answer the questions, discuss the confusion, and help them discover the beauty that comes with seeing the world through another culture.

New places. New perspectives. New memories. ❤️🇩🇪🌍

Akki El-Kaakour Allison Smith El-Kaakour

21/08/2026

🩺 G35 Check-Up 🇩🇪➡️🇸🇿

Part of our time in Germany includes taking care of the necessary Arbeitstauglichkeit (fitness for work) requirements for our continued service in Eswatini with VM International.

Today was our mandatory G35 medical check-up — an important step as we prepare to continue serving and working in Eswatini. 🇸🇿🌍

Grateful for the opportunity to serve, and thankful for everyone who makes this journey possible! 🙏

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