Going from clinic to clinic – greeting and gifting moms and their babies in the Name of Jesus – made for some truly wonderful and blessed times! In each pack there was clothes, nappies, toiletries, tissue paper, multivitamins, Gospel material, and more!
Late at night, one of us received a call from a single father that they’d met during an outreach earlier this year and had a long talk and prayer with. They had left our details as usual, but never had contact again – till now! The gentleman asked if we were near his Eastern Cape town, as – happily! – he was getting married, and wanted to ask for a blessing over his wife and his union.
Our member said that – although physically too far to be there in person…
We delivered brand new shoes for dear faithful Pastor Nanda and his wife (who together founded a large soup kitchen which we have partnered with for over 25yrs) as well as for some of the long term members and their children! (update) Pastor Nanda shared with us that he has been wearing the shoes nearly all day every day, and they make such a difference in comfort and ability. Praise the Lord!
It was truly a special honour to be asked to open in prayer for the opening of this new youth centre – the FIRST “2.5” centre in South Africa! We have been involved with the founders for many years through various initiatives, and this chance to be part of another phase of progress was wonderful!
All these precious men, women, and children – living in desperate and difficult situations – received a whole lot of encouragement in the form of foodstuffs, Gospel material, smiles, hugs, and united prayer! On the tables there were potatoes, carrots, onions, oranges, pears, flour, cereal, oats, tea, sauces, jam, salt/pepper, tissue paper, chocolates, cookies, rusks, rice, bacon, chicken, soup, and a beautiful…
Some ladies from a crisis center – where we teach devotions weekly – were treated to a special breakfast out. The circumstances and background story of each one are as different as the ladies themselves. The outing gave them the time to open up about their lives and the heart-breaking challenges they face. We were so touched to hear about all they have bravely faced and felt privileged to bring a bit of love and light into their difficult lives. Each lady was presented with a lovely gift bag with…
The joy seen on these dear one’s faces – as they received a brand new blanket, fresh bread, and a Gospel message – made it all more than worth it! One worn and cold couple thankfully accepted their blankets, and gave beautiful smiles when we reminded them that it’s all because Jesus loves them. Another elderly gentleman kept repeating “thank you, thank you, thank you! ohhh it’s been so cold, thank you!” And a security guard sitting out in the open wind against a tree was completely speechless, finally saying “this is just so unexpected and amazing. I really really appreciate!” Praise God! How very grateful this should make each of us for our many blessings.
All the children excitedly gathered around us as we stepped out of the van, ready to lead Sunday School! Even Kristen and Isabelle (9yrs & 7yrs) came along with us this time, excited to be a part of the project. After united prayer and a lesson on the forgiveness of sins through Salvation – how God now looks at our sins no more and they are “covered” through Grace – each child received their own colourful, warm blanket! In this cold and wet weather, these blankets are precious gifts that keep on giving. It was so heartwarming to see the children’s thankfulness and joy, and we are so very grateful for those that made this possible through prayer and support!
