We gathered 150 needy individuals – both adults and children – in a large community hall; and then invited each one to come browse the boxes of clothes, as a sort of free “shop.” Men, women, and children were all able to pick out items, and if they fit, take them home! From tops, pants, socks, jackets, blankets, handbags, and more, most went away with several items, and many grateful tears were shed. Also set out were pairs of donated shoes, which were divided to the most needy. Seeing barefoot children eagerly run up to try and find their size was heartwrenching, and a good reminder to count our daily blessings. One elderly man came up slowly, looking left and right for a pair. His shoes were in tatters, front, side, and sole. What a privilege to be able to bless him with a new pair -thereby “doing unto others what we’d want done to us!” (Luke 6:31) All in all, this event was a great blessing to many, and we are so so thankful for all of you who make the continued ministry possible!    

Mike & Frank brought a van-load of over 6000 fresh bread rolls as aid for those displaced by the Hout Bay fires. What joy this bread was received with! Hallelujah!    

This wonderful donation – quality shoes of many styles and sizes – made it possible to bring needed shoes to two quadriplegic centres, as well as hundreds of pairs to a large centre in Khayelitsha – comprising of a children’s home, creche, elderly care home, youth centre, and orphanage! Over 200 people ( including the staff ) were blessed with new shoes! All throughout, prayers and happy songs filled the air! Once again that day, many felt a touch of God’s Love through the kindness of those who made it possible. Thank you!      

We had a large scale food distribution focus – with more than 1400kg of fruits and vegetables and thousands of bread rolls going to hundreds of needy families! What a privilege to be His “hands and feet” to bring love into their lives in this form.   More went to a local home for the elderly caring for more than 150 patients. The head sister shook her head in grateful wonder, saying “I can’t believe you are bringing us so much bread! Our normal bread donation didn’t come through this week for some reason. We are so in need of all these foodstuffs, and now you have brought them!” And a clinic: And a quadriplegic centre: And a creche: Praise God for His supply and a big thanks to all of you who made it possible! Many, many lives have been reached, stomachs fed, and downtrodden encouraged through these acts of kindness. Matthew 25:40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for Me.’

This large donation of meat went to soup kitchens, children’s homes, and an orphanage! Praise God for His marvelous supply through kindhearted individuals!  

When Frank dropped off a load of fruits and vegetables at this underprivileged creche, he had no idea how timely it was! The lady in charge almost wept with joy as she explained “I was just about to send one of the teachers to the shop with a list of needed items. And here you are, with just what we need! Now all I have to get is cooking oil and tissue paper!” Frank smiled in amazement and told her there was in fact oil and tissue paper for them as well. How precious, and a reminder of how we just need to be faithful, and God will work everything out with perfect timing!  

  Today at our group devotions we prayed for greater effectiveness and Power of God’s Spirit in all our efforts to preach the Gospel. Later on, guess what someone brought to our gate? A box of Bibles for distribution! Praise the Lord! An encouragement for us, and blessing for those who will receive them!

It’s always amazing to us how God uses people to supply needs they didn’t even know existed. Let’s backtrack.  A family from Scotsdene lost their home and all their belongings in a fire; furniture, pots and pans, clothing. Everything gone!  While they were trying to get their lives back together,  a friend (who could barely afford it) took them into her own home.  She called us for help. At the same time, another friend called us with her ‘ problem’. She had been asked to clear out a house and give away the belongings & furniture, but didn’t know where to bring it. We did! We were able to give this dear family in need beds, a desk, linens,  pots and pans,  clothing, shoes, boxes of food, and other necessities. With man, these things are simply impossible.  But with God, ALL things are possible. (Matthew 19:26)