On this cold and wet winter’s day, we drove around the neighbourhood and around Cape Town Centre with special gifts ready – winter clothing items! Carlos, a fellow missionary from Brazil, helped us distribute them. The homeless people we met were grateful recipients of scarves, beanies, sweaters, and blankets! Some of them we were able to pray for right on the spot, and each was given an Activated magazine with faith-building articles, our details, and a simple Salvation message. In fact, six of these dear individuals gave their lives to Jesus, accepting Him as Lord, Saviour, and Forever Friend! Our thanks go to our friends and sponsors, without whom these dear ones would have faced a far more difficult winter’s night.    

We supplied this cottage industry project – a method of sustainable income for the local ladies – with large bags of leather off-cuts for use in crafts, earrings, and more. They also make blankets and other clothing items, so were thrilled to receive a very impressive knitting machine (complete with boxes of wool) to streamline such work. Here you see them looking over the knitting machine manual and with the donated leather and wool.

Over the last days, Baphumelele collected three big loads (cupboards, highchairs, beds, mattresses, a double fridge, and double freezer) – very useful additions to the centre!

On the 18th of July, we partnered with two local businesses to bring some love and cheer to the residents of Klein Akker – a mixed settlement with over 100 families in dire need.

Another team went to an underprivileged creche, bringing each child their own Afrikaans character-building story and colouring book. We also had some large fun and educational toys for all of them to enjoy, and which they immediately began playing with!

ENJOY THESE TESTIMONIES FROM THE GRAHAMSTOWN ARTS FESTIVAL OUTREACH TEAM –MICHELLE, MIKE, CHRIS, AND AMY!

The nearly 50 kids at our Sunday School got a full bowl of warm porridge, along with their faith-building message and fun activities. As we know that faith without works is dead,(James 2:26) we are thankful to be able to show the Love we teach them about in little ways like this meal.

The Grahamstown (Makhanda) National Arts Festival Outreach this year was wonderfully blessed, exciting, and full of God’s setups! The team was able to visit many individuals that had previously accepted salvation or exchanged details, and spend quality time ministering personally to them. They gave Bible classes, discussed life issues and Godly solutions, and prayed for and with as many as possible! In total there were over 60 follow-up interactions and meetings throughout the festival! The Lord gave our team good weather and even a house to stay in, (God bless the family who provided their own home for the whole outreach duration) and brought such people across their path as He knew needed more of His Love. In addition to the follow-up and visits along the way to and from Grahamstown, the immediate, known outreach results are: • 47 decisions to accept Jesus as Lord and Saviour • 79 individuals prayed for – for a variety of requests • 121 Bibles, Activated magazines, and inspirational books given to individuals • 8700 tracts distributed We are so grateful to the Lord and to you who made this outreach possible – you share in every blessing, soul saved, and life changed. Enjoy the pictures and stay tuned to a testimonies post coming soon.

Thank you so much for your support and continuing prayers for our outreach at the Arts Festival! Our team left on Thursday, and they are having a blessed and inspiring time, with both followup visits with those met on previous trips, and many new interactions with Message proclaimed. Will keep you updated!