In any given week, we collect, sort, and distribute over 1750kg of fresh foodstuffs to centres, orphanages, feeding schemes, soup kitchens, and families in great need. Here you can see some pics of the most recent busy days!

We now face a new year and many more days that we can use to learn and grow. We all will face challenges this year, just as we did last year; but God’s Love will surround us throughout every second, minute, hour, day, and month of 2022! God is still on the throne and prayer changes things! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Throughout the year we have weekly devotions with the pregnant ladies of this crisis center. We offer hope, encouragement, love, and Bible studies.
At Christmas time, when families gather together to celebrate, these ladies stay at the center, their condition often unsupported and/or unknown by family members.
This year there were six ladies there for the festive season. We visited them this Christmas with presents for each one; a pamper pack, chocolate, and Bible study booklet. Upon request the children sang “We Three Kings” after giving out the gifts.
It’s often the small gestures that make a big difference and we were so touched by the appreciation these dear ladies showed us as we wished them a heart-felt Happy Christmas!

We were preparing a large load of foodstuffs and treats for Baphumelele orphanage, when we got a call. “Do you know any orphanage that would like some homemade cookies for Christmas?” Amazed, we said that yes, we certainly do, and they would be thrilled to receive cookies! On the 23rd, the kindhearted young lady gave us 160 beautifully crafted cookies, one for every child at Baphumelele! We then added these wonderful Christmas lovegifts to a load of flour, meat, juice concentrate, chocolates, fresh vegetables, and other much appreciated items for staff and children alike! Just in time for Christmas!

Like previous Christmases, we wanted to be sure that everyone – including the homeless – would be served a special warm Christmas meal. With continued social distancing in place, we were not able to invite others onto our mission property to enjoy this meal. So we adapted.

We were able to pack and give a full three-course meal to all those who would have otherwise gone without on this special day. (as well as to essential services workers) As we handed out the meals, we encountered surprise, joy, and tears. More than once we were asked to pray with and for these dear ones; struggling with their future in these uncertain times. One young man (barely 15) had been looking through every garbage bin on the main road, hoping to find leftover food. When we came to him with a full packed meal, he almost couldn’t believe it, and thanked us again and again. Then, he sat down right where we met him, and began to enjoy the food! it is both heartbreaking and heartwarming, to see how much hope a little love can bring. Later, we also heard of a policeman who had passed away in an accident just Christmas morning. We were able to counsel and encourage his fellow SAPS members when we brought them their meals and treats.

For all the people (over 70) that received a meal, pudding, a juice, and a Gospel message, in spite of restrictions and these difficult times, it turned out to be a very Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and blessings in Jesus to you and yours!

A special Christmas came for 90 dear children from our Sunday School in Morningstar informal settlement! They were so excited! As we pulled up they jumped up and down; then eagerly trying to catch a glimpse of their treats and toys as we unloaded.
After a recap of the Christmas message which we’ve been going through for a few weeks, the festivities began! Each child went home with a pack of treats and a toy of their choosing!
To our absolute joy, five of the children gave their hearts to the Lord, accepting Him as their personal Friend and Saviour! We’re really grateful to be able to provide an active touch of Christmas and expression of the Love they learn about every week. Enjoy seeing the happy faces and thankful smiles, and may we each be reminded of just how blessed we are.

PS Something incredible happened at this event. A few minutes after arriving, an old bakkie pulled up, and a couple from the informal settlement jumped out and handed us a big bag full of wrapped presents! We were so stunned, at first we throught they had the wrong people, or meant for the gifts to go to specific children. But no, they told us “these are for you to give to the children!”
What a kindhearted Christmas miracle! Because of their gift, we had enough gifts for all 90+ kids, and even some of the original ones we’d packed left over which we later gave to an orphanage! How wonderful!

For these two farm communities, life is extremely hard. They often have to struggle and make do without even what we all consider basic needs. And lack is felt more than ever at Christmas.
Sadly, because of their situations, they can tend to feel disheartened and forgotten; or even worthless. We wanted to change that perception! So in addition to helping them throughout the year, this time we did something special for Christmas – foodstuffs for all, plus toys and treats for the children! And the adults got a Gospel message and a bunch of decorations to brighten their simple homes. Love came down that first Christmas, and now came with open Arms to them, reminding them “you ARE loved.”