It was absolutely wonderful to see the thankful smiles of mothers – and curious interest from their little ones – as we gave them hampers – packed with clothes, a blanket, nappies, a toy, cereal, tissue paper, a Gospel magazine, and a handmade card with the message “Children are a blessing! Thank you for all you do to take care of them!”

Mothers at four clinics received these gifts, and we pray all the items will truly be a help and reminder that Jesus cares about them! Summer or winter, being a mom is a lot of hard work, and deserves recognition and respect!

This community is always in desperate need – all the more so in the heavy rain we’ve been having. One of the ladies contacted us to ask if we’d be able to help with some food, and though we wanted to, we simply didn’t have enough available. Then God intervened! We were given several large bags of bread, and over 100 packs of ready made soup! We immediately drove in the rain out to them, and everyone received soup and bread! Thank you Lord for mercies for these precious ones. Please keep them in your prayers!

There are many different kinds of fathers, and each with his own fathering style, but the unending, sacrificial love a father has for his children is a reflection of the way God is with us.

So here’s to all you fathers, dads, papas, and daddies, who lay your all on the line for your family, who will spend sleepless nights and endless days unseen fulfilling your role, who do your best to be the best image of God our Father for us.

“Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the [children].” (1 John 3:16)

Young volunteers spent Youth Day packing parcels for new mothers and their little ones.

What an inspiration to see these young people giving of their time to ensure that new mothers today get a little help with their babies; the youth of tomorrow.

Included in each parcel were a set of clothes, nappies, blankets, cereals, a toy, tissue paper, and an inspirational magazine.

As a small ‘extra’ our artistic-minded volunteers designed a lovely card with an encouraging message to give to each of the new mothers.

All the families eagerly lined up to receive their parcels – each person getting a full portion! So for example, a mother, father, and their two children received four parcels between them – meaning there was enough food for several meals! It was truly wonderful to be there, reminding each one as they came through the line that Jesus loves them, and leaving them with not only food, but also tissue paper, an Activated magazine, and a special treat for the children!

We spent a lot of time preparing for a large scale food distribution – 500 parcels for families! Here you see the various eatables – potatoes, carrots, onions, apples, seasoning, tea, sugar, stock cubes, treats, health bars, rusks, cereal, samp and beans – that went into each parcel. At any time, these vulnerable families are in great need, and even more so in winter. it was a massive undertaking, including prepackaging all 500 bags of cereal, samp, and tea/sugar, (so 500 x 3) then completing the packing into the 500 larger bags and adding the other foodstuffs. Yet we know it’s more than worth it! A huge thanks to those who donated many of the items, and those who helped sponsor the rest! (Deuteronomy 15:7)

A dear local lady took the time to cook and package 17 delicious meals (rice and meat), and pass them on to us. We then drove around the same evening, seeking out those in need, and giving them a meal, together with a Gospel Activated magazine and a “Jesus loves you!”

God’s timing is amazing! We had bread and sweeties prepared for our Sunday School kids,yet were quite burdened about the cold weather hitting in force, and wondering what we could do to help them. Then, a lady showed up at our gate – just someone who heard about us and wanted to help. And you know what she had done to help? Without knowing the need and desire of our hearts for these kids, she had hand-knitted a big bag of beautiful colourful beanies! Just perfect! The next morning, after their Bible lesson and prayer, each child joyfully chose a beanie in their preferred colour!