Easter is a chance for us to say thank You to Jesus through our actions. Because we already know the ultimate happy ending, we can face our own trials with peace, and dare I say, even joy. He is still making all things new, and I stand humbly privileged to suffer unashamed for Him. Let us cherish today’s rugged cross, for it shall give way to an eternal crown! Thank You, Jesus!
This second faith trip was really blessed – visited Worcester, Robertson, McGregor, Ashton, Swellendam, Mosselbaai, Hartenbos, Sedgefield, Jefferysbaai, P.E., and Grahamstown!
This was a focused followup and discipling trip for people we have previously met, and who need prayer, time together, and encouragement. We met some of those who we’ve led to the Lord over the last years, and saw how they are doing in their faith walk.
We miraculously were given a place to stay each night in a different town, wherever we ended up, and we distributed over 350 Gospel magazines, books, posters, and Cds (free of charge, and thanks to you our sponsors!)
And one young father gave his heart to Jesus, hallelujah!
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The immediate, visible results of the outreach are:
67 Activated magazines
70 “Colour of Love” posters
46 Devotional books and Bible guides
31 Bibles (English and Afrikaans)
16 Decisions for Jesus!
6100 Gospel tracts given out
We received a surprise donation of an assortment of a lot of brand-new appliances! Microwaves, electric cookers, kettles, irons etc. etc. After sorting and testing them all, we decided to see about fulfilling the various wish lists of multiple centres and kitting them out. Time after time, among the appliances we delivered there were specific ones that were exactly what a centre needed – or even just desired – like a juicer and blender for a youth centre, an electric frying pan for a rehab facility, or a drip coffee machine for a quadriplegic centre! A safe house for children-at-risk also received a washing machine and tumble dryer among other things. Praise God!
In addition to our Gospel outreach, we’re kept very busy collecting, sorting, and giving out many vanloads of much-needed food to institutions, children’s homes, and desperate families. Hundreds of families have received food parcels containing vegetables, fruit, bread rolls, spices, tissue paper and more – as well as a Gospel Activated magazine! Filling hungry stomachs is temporary, yes, yet very necessary; our main goal of giving hope and transforming lives is facilitated by practical expressions of God’s Love.
Thank you Lord for the ability to show your Love and Salvation to those less fortunate!
At our Sunday School, we presented our faithful attendees (ages 6-15) with an educational kit consisting of exam pads, notebooks, calculators, colour pencils, pens, rulers, sharpeners, erasers, pencils, pencil cases, lunchboxes filled with treats, cups, and a character building activity book!
And for the youngest children, a colouring book, a box of wax crayons, and also a special snack!
We took the chance to add to our weekly message a few details of how we as a mission prayed and then Jesus supplied the means and items for their school supplies; using the testimony as a faith-building example of the power of prayer! It was just incredible to see their reactions!
What a joy to be able to fulfill a great need for “Mama” Rosie and the school-aged children at Baphumelele Home in Khayelitsha township. One hundred children were given school supply packs, lunchboxes, and a message of encouragement to keep learning and keep trusting in the Love of Jesus! So many smiles and “Thank You’s”!
50 children in these communities received learner packs, kid-focused Gospel material, and lunchboxes with treats! And for the younger children a colouring book and a box of wax crayons!
Our deepest thanks to those who made this project a reality, both through support and gifts in kind.
We had originally planned to do this event in January, but were unable to do so due to financial constraints. Looking back we can really see that the Lord had a plan and a timetable, and it all turned out wonderfully! Even better than we had hoped!
