Category: 2013

“When You do it Right, the Devil will Fight”

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That’s an old saying, and we’ve seen it proven as, for the second time in a month, someone collided with one of our cars. Thankfully we were not at fault in either accident, and no one was hurt badly, so that in itself is a blessing. Unfortunately our other car from the accident a few weeks ago was written off and this one substantially damaged. Please pray for this situation now to be resolved and the car fixed easily and speedily. At this time of year we need all our vehicles on the road more then ever to keep up with the outreach and various projects, so please join us in prayer for protection and to get the car back as soon as possible. As Martin Luther wrote in the famous hymn “A Mighty Fortress is Our God,”  “And though this World with devils filled should threaten to undo us, we will not fear for God has willed His truth to triumph through us!…and He will win the battle!”  

Christmas Gifts and Toys

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Christmas is usually a time of excitement and the giving of gifts. Unfortunately, this is not the case for everyone; there are still many children who don’t partake of this special season. Because of this we plan events that include the giving of Christmas presents to those who wouldn’t normally get any. Here you see the youth of Helping Hand sorting presents for Christmas parcels, and the staff and management of Sash Consulting who kindly donated the gifts for the children of the Sive Nathi center and the Sarah Fox Convalescent hospital.

Creche Christmas Event

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The Jack and Jill creche in Morningstar received a surprise visit from us on Monday. Our teenagers played games with all the little ones there, causing lots of excitement and laughter. (there are forty children, aged 2-5) Then, after treating them to a special snack, it was time for….Christmas presents!!! It was great fun to see the little faces light up as names were called out and the children were given their gifts. Forty little children waited until all the presents were handed out; and then the unwrapping began! Chocolates and games were sweetly shared and toys were carefully put away to be taken home. As the main teacher shared the touching background and personal stories of some of the children we were grateful to have been able to add a little cheer to these little ones’ lives this Christmas season.

School’s Out!

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All students of the Alpha Primary School in Morningstar and  Cavalleria Primary School  in Scotsdene received a surprise at the end of their school year. Each student was given a bag of Christmas chocolates and a Gospel pamphlet to start off the holidays. Altogether just over 2000 packets were distributed . As one can imagine, there were smiles all around; the last day of school, and chocolates to top it off. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas all!  

Christmas Projects’ Preparation

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Getting everything ready for the Christmas Outreach projects is part of the fun for us. This year we aim to provide chocolates and toys to around 5000 children. Packaging toys and treats for this amount of people takes the help of many, young and old. A huge thank you to all the volunteers that so cheerfully assisted in this year’s Christmas preparation. We’re ready to roll!! (Note: Not all volunteers are pictured here. But we appreciate you ALL! Thank you.)

The Heavens Declare the Glory of God

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Some of us were able to take a few days off in the countryside near Ceres this week. While relaxing on the front stoop (porch) in the evening, we were overwhelmed by the beauty and majesty of God’s Creation shown in the night sky, and thought we would try and share it with you. Truly, “The Heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows His handiwork!” (Psalm 19:1) (NOTE: These photos are not edited or Photoshopped. Amazing what God has created!)

Women in Crisis

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Here you see the ladies of a centre for women in crisis gratefully receiving groceries and foodstuffs. They recently received news that one of their main sponsors would no longer be supporting them, and this has left them with the challenge to still meet their budget. These dear women who will soon be bringing new little ones into the World need all the encouragement they can get, and we are thankful to be able to assist them. (Note: Faces blurred to protect privacy of individuals)    

Bread and Milk

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A local school with 800 pupils, a center for severely disabled children, and several other centers and feeding schemes were blessed with fresh rolls and milk this week. Thousands of rolls and hundreds of litres of milk were donated to us for distribution, and this food was often enjoyed on-the-spot, as you can see from these pictures.