Besides our various monthly focuses, long-term help to centres, and Gospel outreach, we continue to give out many food parcels and general aid to children and adults alike. The grateful smiles always remind us how worthwhile the efforts are, and we know that God is glorified!
Here you see us sorting through an unexpected large load of fresh food, and dividing it into portions and parcels for centres and families! We are so thrilled! Most of it will be delivered still this evening; and it has been earmarked for:
=Quadriplegic centres
=A local clinic
=Individual families
=Soup kitchens
=An underfunded creche
Here you see our drop-off of joyously-received pet food, cat litter, and animal toys to FAW. (Fisantekraal Animal Welfare). How special to be able to assist even beyond our regular food and Gospel projects and help these creatures, each made by God.
Our back-to-school project last month came with a bit of a surprise. One of the students we were able to help is in a care center. We were shocked to learn she is pregnant, at only 11 years old. On top of this extremely challenging situation she was not able to receive the schooling that she so desperately needs and we were asked to help. She is in 6th Grade and does her schooling in Afrikaans (although she’s quite eager to learn English) We gave her a comprehensive back-to-school pack and a schoolbag but had no books available for her to study, so we put a few lessons together for her ourselves. We spent the next day teaching her and leaving her with some homework, doing the best we could. The VERY NEXT DAY we received as a donation an Afrikaans set of workbooks for 6th Grade in different subjects – in spite of the fact that no one even knew of the need! Such miraculous supply! And along with these wonderful workbooks came one that teaches English as a second language. God is faithful, ALL the time! And it was such a special encouragement of the Lord’s love to our little student.
Carrots, onions, potatoes, apples, bread, sauces, instant soup, stock cubes, sugar, coffee, baby formula, cereal, flour, oil, health bars, tissue paper, and an Activated magazine for just over 200 packed-full parcels! Then, off to deliver!
Despite the rain, the distribution was a great success and a blessing! It really did pain us to see the little ones – who have already been through much in their turbulent lives – come out in the rain, just excited to receive some food and care. Please continue to pray for all these dear families who suffer especially in this weather. Thank you, and God bless you!
Here is an under-60-second video, showcasing the Back-to-School projects and events of February – at which over 450 children received basic supplies, Gospel material, and foodstuffs!
Many learners at this disadvantaged school received basic school supply packs – to their great joy! Onward to a new year of learning and progressing!
Enjoy seeing a little pictorial overview of February!
