As the rain came down, we set up our tables and greeted those already gathered to receive their food parcels. Three vehicles full of soup packs, sweet potatoes, naartjies, apples, bananas, cereal, rusks, tea, raisins, beef stock, tissue paper, an Activated Gospel magazine, and more! Enough to give 500 people each a plentiful portion!

We began by faith, and very soon the rain slowed way down just as we had prayed for it to! With many smiles and “thank you’s” men, women, and children passed and packed their bags full. (three bags each to fit it all!) The hours passed, and the line went on and on and on… and finally came to an end. Great success, praise God! So though it was hectic, each person got their foodstuffs and they were so so grateful!

At a local creche, the 37 children each received two DVD’s to take home – with lessons on healthy eating, exercise, and getting along with others! Then a variety of character building books in Afrikaans, complete with activity pages and scriptures to memorize!

For our Sunday School kids, Amy gave a talk on our nation, diversity, and 1 Corinthians 12 (we are all different but parts of the same Body). Then the kids took turns placing coloured handprints on a large template, till the flag was created! While learning the important lesson of all working together they also had a lot of fun!

The pregnant ladies at this crisis centre were so thankful and appreciative of the various foodstuffs, snacks, and treats we brought to them!

All wonderful and blessed events, with a special focus on the future – children!

Parallel to our dedicated Gospel outreach throughout the week, we often meet desperate families and individuals who need prayer and counsel in addition to foodstuffs and physical help.

We’re privileged to be able to spend time encouraging and uplifting many families, (we also leave Gospel material with those receiving aid) and supplying effective centres, orphanages, and care homes with the means to keep on running. Thank you to everyone who makes this possible.

The Grahamstown (Makhanda) National Arts Festival Outreach this year was wonderfully blessed, exciting, and full of God’s setups! The team was able to spend quality time ministering personally to all those who were interested. Though the festival was much smaller this year than pre-Covid, the Lord certainly led and guided! They shared Scripture, discussed life issues and Godly solutions, and prayed for and with as many as possible! The Lord gave our team mostly good weather (though even the rain didn’t stop them from being out and active!) and even a roof over their heads! (God bless the family who provided their own little flatlet for the whole outreach duration) Hearing the testimonies, we could clearly see that the Lord brought such people across their path as He knew needed Salvation and more of His Love.

One of Bible-course students, E, asked for prayer for a special request – a television for his wife to use at home with their children while he is working. (She is fighting to overcome addiction, and having something to do at home would certainly be a big help.) Yet, TV’s are not easy to come by, and our friend certainly couldn’t afford one at this time. So, we all prayed together and committed it to the Lord, claiming Psalm 37:4! (Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.)

And then…

On Friday, 24th June, a lovely, healthy baby girl – Lilly Victoria – was born to Chris and Ester – a little sister to the other two daughters! 🙂 We rejoice in the blessing of another little life, and pray to raise her according to the nurture and admonition of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4)

How wonderful it is to talk about Jesus! Please keep in prayer for our Grahamstown outreach – the team headed up early Thursday morning. The Lord has already done wonderful miracles like providing them with a place to stay! (a flat unexpectedly made available by a local church) and supplying sponsorship for their bus tickets!

They have their bags packed FULL of Gospel tracts, books, Activated magazines, and Bibles – with minimal clothes and personal items.

Please agree with us in prayer for souls saved and anointed ministering, followup, and discipling, as well as safety, good health, continued supply for costs, and inspiration for the team!
Thank you! Will keep you posted.

It was an incredible day! On Father’s Day we held an event to show the Love of our Father in Heaven! After loading our vans with dozens of boxes of clothes, shoes, linens, blankets, and more, we drove out to a community hall in Scotsdene. We worked with a local leader who both personally knows and deeply cares for the downtrodden in the area.

When we arrived and began to set up, there were already many waiting, and more and more and more arrived as time passed!

The clothes and shoes were laid out by types, age, gender, etc, and bit by bit, all the people came past the tables and chose several things to take home! From babies in arms to elderly holding on to a loved one’s arm, all were accommodated! It was so beautiful to see their grateful smiles and amazement at receiving – completely free of charge – all manner of lovely items which they could never have afforded! When leaving the hall, each adult received a tissue roll – and the fathers and children got chocolates! Thank you Jesus for the privilege of being “a helping hand” to these dear ones.