For 50+ children at our weekly Sunday School, we brought all the things needed to start off their school, and gave a message remanding them that they are loved by God, by their parents, teachers, and others who gave the supplies, and that we believe in them! They were so thankful!
To help disadvantaged students enter the 2020 school year with self-worth and needed materials, we held an event presenting 450 children with pencil cases, pens, pencils, and stationary, as well as lunchboxes!
Just so far in January, we’ve been blessed to pick up, sort, and distribute over 2300 kg of fresh fruits and vegetables to needy families and centres! Thank you Jesus, and thank you to our sponsors!
A leader in the Scotsdene community (we’ll call him T) asked us to assist him by driving 20 children from troubled homes to a special football outing. (fives futbol venue) We met him and the kids by a plot of “no-man’s land” between gang territories, and they climbed into our two vans and T’s car. After a prayer for safety, good sportsmanship, and fun, we were off! Upon arrival, the kids joyously spilled unto the fields, and we soon had action! Mike, David, and Chris were even able to join in, adding to the teams. Later, back to the dropoff point again, with the boys shaking each of our hands with thankful smiles as they said goodbye. We’re so glad to have been able to help T to bring a little love and fun into the boys’ day, and commend him for doing all he can, right where he is.
Happy New Year with all blessings to you and yours!
As part of our Celebration, we focused on bringing the spirit of Christmas – God’s Love – to as many as possible. Together with some of our good friends and volunteers, (who gave part of their Christmas to help us, bless them) we put up an invite sign on our gate and served a special meal – complete with dessert – to anyone who came in.
Another team packed trays of food into a car, and drove around the neighborhood, serving food to those in need. One young man lit up with a huge smile when we offered him his meal, saying “you have no idea how hungry I am! I didn’t even think I’d get something to eat today!” We were so grateful to be there on the ground, spreading Christmas Love to these dear ones.
Others took a meal to the local police and fire stations; a small way to thank these community servants for all they do throughout the year.
The children of Helping Hand took goodies and Activated Gospel magazines to the patients and nurses at a local clinic; bringing some Christmas Joy and Love into their day! The little ones wished each person “Merry Christmas” and “Jesus loves you!”
Jesus was God’s gift to the world, not just for Christmas, but for every single day –your whole life through–for all eternity, for every need that you will ever have. HAVE A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS!
