In addition to our main projects, soup kitchens, orphanages, and outreach, we are glad to be able to continue assisting a dear local woman who – in spite of her age – runs her own little feeding scheme for the homeless and needy in her area. Though it may not seem like much, we know her work makes a difference and shows God’s Love to those affected.
There are a number of families, predominantly white and coloured, that live in this Kraaifontein farm informal settlement. Their needs are often neglected, and they can tend to feel forgotten. In addition to helping them with foodstuffs throughout the year, for Easter we wanted to remind them that God does care, and loves them greatly. Thus, this event, in which each person could come and choose brand new shoes, as well as clothing items to take home. For immediate, fresh food, there were apples, and (special for the children) even bananas! What sweet and precious people, and how glad we are to bring Easter Love to them in this way.
The dear ladies at this refuge centre for women in crisis were thrilled to receive Easter treats and devotional material. Our thoughts, prayers, and support continue to be with them all. (Note: faces blurred to protect privacy)
Thank you so much for your prayers and support towards the KKNK Festival Outreach this year! It was a hugely inspiring time with powerful miracles of provision, changed lives, and Gospel Message spread! Our four-person team went out, gave it their all – camping in the rugby field, witnessing all over the streets by day and even at night – and came back full of joy, “bringing their sheaves with them.” (Psalm 126:6) The immediate, known results are: Over 8,000 Gospel pamphlets distributedOver 200 Bibles and other Gospel booklets given out66 individuals prayed for (for a variety of requests)102 individuals accepted the gift of Salvation and Jesus as their Saviour Stay tuned for a testimonies post coming soon!
Once again, we were blessed with the companionship of 41 precious disabled children from the Sive Nathi Centre. With limited movement, speech, sight, and unable to care for themselves in any way: the dear patients of the Sive Nathi center face severe issues every single day and rarely get a chance to have a change of pace or scenery. It is for this reason we committed to taking them -and the staff that so lovingly cares for them- on a special outing again. We carried all the kids one by one into the luxury bus (with seatbelts on each seat to keep them safe) and set off! The Helderberg Nature Reserve in Somerset West is a perfect, peaceful and beautiful location, and the children laughed excited and gazed out the windows as we drove to it, and then placed them into their wheelchairs under the massive trees. In these photos we’d like to share with you the thrill it was to see their faces light up with enjoyment over things as simple as a colourful balloon or some bubbles; to share with them some special treats like muffins and custard or some fruit yogurt (only soft foods can be given). Heart-breakingly, we noticed several missing faces, those of the children that had passed away since last year’s outing. This makes us even more determined to show them every bit of love that we can, while we can. A heart-felt thank you to the volunteers and sponsors who made this event a success. It was a wonderful day, in every way! Matthew 18:10 says “See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven continually see the face of My Father who is in heaven.”
Over 150 individuals gathered in a community hall in Scotsdene, each one able to browse through our “free shop” setup and pick out clothes and shoes to try on. Joyfully, they took them home! It is our privileged to be able to assist these desperately needy families. For most of them, transport, school, and food come first, and thus clothes are a huge and extra blessing!
The children at Sunday School heard the story of Easter, and the message of Salvation behind it all. They eagerly coloured their pages, and at the end each received their own pack of hot cross buns, even the snack thus representing Jesus’ sacrifice. What a joyous time we had together!
