We did our best to bring the Christmas spirit to Sarah Fox Convalescent Hospital; giving every child a present, snacks, and attention. These children will be spending Christmas at the hospital, away from their friends and family, so we are so thankful to have been empowered (thanks to the toys donors and other local individuals) to give them a “real” Christmas -not only with the toys and snacks, but the love and care that every child on Earth deserves. The staff received a box of donated chocolates and an inspirational magazine each; which, by their smiles and hugs, we could tell made their day special as well! More Photos Here
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AIDS/TB Clinic- Patient Parcels
Both proper nutrition and true hope play a role in recovery. At the Morningstar Clinic, we try to fulfill both these needs throughout the year by supplying them with fresh produce, rolls, loaves, and Gospel pamphlets. Research has shown that the health of HIV/AIDS patients who don’t have access to fresh fruit and vegetables deteriorates more rapidly than those who do have their nutritional needs met. Those who do are able to live longer, happier, and more productive lives. This Christmas season, in addition to the regular drop-offs, we decided to try and make it special for those coming for checkups and medicine. We made early morning trips on consecutive days, bringing snacks, cool drinks, treats, and presents. Over 300 families benefited from this initiative, and we pray it made this Christmas more memorable one for each of them! More Pictures HERE
Christmas Event for Informal Klipheuwel Community
Since learning of this small, neglected community – comprised mostly of unemployed men and women- with many children that have never known a life away from tin roofs, cardboard blankets, and daily hunger, we have taken them on as one of our dear projects. This Christmas, thanks to our sponsors and a company which donated the wonderful toys, we were able to give over 1200 snack packages, cool drinks, presents, and Gospel pamphlets. Each child received a gift and all babies a box of special crackers. The looks on the faces of these sweet people and their thankful words reminded us once again of the true purpose of Christmas. It is to love as you would like to be loved, and in doing so, honouring Jesus, the first and best Christmas Present ever! More Pictures HERE
Goodie Bags for 2000 Children at Wallacedene Township
Each year one of the largest events we participate in is the handing out of thousands of goodie bags to the children of the townships. This year we -along with some extra volunteers for the day- gave out over 2000 goodie bags, packed full of the little things that help make Christmas special.