It was such a joy to be able to bring a touch of Christmas through toys and goodie bags to these children at a local underfunded creche. For some of them, the present we brought may be their only gift, and we are grateful to have come and spent time with them – reminding them how very much Jesus loves them. And the kind-hearted teachers each received a Christmas hamper! As we left, the children chorused “thank you” and waved their new gifts happily. In the midst of social distancing and marked-off spaces, the smiles on their little faces made it all worth it!

Faces of students and teachers alike lit up as we brought them sports’ equipment this month. After the difficult and hectic year we’ve been having, this donation of equipment will enable them to have a solid and inspiring re-start to their efforts in 2021.

We were so blessed to go on this “faith trip” (Hebrews 11:8) – going out to witness and speak on the streets, in homes, on farms, and just all over – in Ceres, Worcester, Robertson, Swellendam, Heidelberg, Mosselbaai, Hartenbos, George, Sedgefield, Oudtshoorn, Ladismith, Barrydale, and Montegu! (And the Lord always provided a place to sleep even though we often didn’t know where until the evening!)

Immediate, known results: 11 people gave their hearts to Jesus, over 5400 Gospel tracts distributed, and 162 Bibles, Activated magazines, and other Gospel books given out to those who needed!

As well as outreach on the streets, we spent a lot of time meeting and following up on people that we met or who received the Lord during previous outreaches – to encourage them and monitor how they are growing spiritually. We were also invited to speak to a group of 50+ men on a farm, with faith and trust being the topic!

With two of the ladies from a home for women in crisis coming to the end of their stay, we decided to host a little party! We played games, chatted, enjoyed treats, and presented them with gifts – chocolates, a journal, toiletries, and a book of encouraging messages from Jesus! We then prayed together and continue to pray for these dear ones as they strive to start afresh, with God’s help.

Please help us get Christmas parcels to 1100 children, that joy and Jesus may be spread this season! Especially with CoViD-19 having put a damper on the spirit of celebration, and many low-income parents unable to give much of anything to their children, we are determined to do what we can to bring joy and Jesus to these dear little ones. Thank you in advance for being a part of it!

Hundreds of men, women, and children in nearby rural areas benefited from these food parcels – fresh fruit, vegetables, and bread for each one. Although we wish we could do so much more, we know that every bit of help, and especially every bit of love, is well worth it and has an impact beyond the immediate.

We again harvested and distributed a field of spinach – over 1550 kg!
Beneficiaries included soup kitchens all over Cape Town, centres for the disabled, and an orphanage! A big thanks to the farmer who donated it, as well as the volunteers who helped! The day was full of good hard work, camaraderie, and purpose; knowing that many, many hungry people would benefit from fresh, healthy, mineral filled food!

Here you can see general projects and food distribution from October – from food parcels for low-income families to supplies for soup kitchens, centres, orphanages, community creches, and our Sunday School children. Enjoy!