Whatever your circumstances may be this Christmas, please take some time to meditate on God’s wonderful gift to all of us—His Son, Jesus. Let us pray for our ailing world, and let’s spend some time sharing His love and truth with others. By doing so we will be spending time with Jesus Himself, for He said: “Whenever two or three of you come together in my name, I am there with you” (Matthew 18:20). That can be our Christmas present to Him!

May He bring peace to this weary world, and may you enjoy His presence with you and yours this Christmas!— Have a truly Merry Christmas!

In the middle of the very busy Gospel outreaches of the season and our full time members being stretched in every direction, it was a blessing to still be able to distribute three vans worth of fresh food, bread, and toys to over 600 people! One by one down a long, long line, we gave out to each person potatoes, apples, nectarines, 6 prepacked rolls of bread, goodie bags with sweets and treats, and toys for the children! Though hectic and a massive crowd of people, it was a wonderful success, both in us being able to hands-on share the Love of Jesus, and the many, many younger and older that received a physical touch of that Love.

A HUGE thanks to those who donated toys, bread, and fresh food, as well as those who facilitated through helping with fuel, vehicle repairs, and so much more! We could not do it without you!

We prepared and handed over Christmas hampers to the faithful and hard working rubbish collectors, (with both staples and special treats) to remind them that they are seen and loved by us and Jesus.

For the children at our Sunday School in Morningstar settlement off the N7, this week was a very special one! Little Isabelle from the mission joined us, as well as two volunteers! First we set up an impromptu nativity scene, complete with lots of “sheep” making noises, angels singing, and shepherds gathering around “Joseph” and “Mary.” We followed with a refresher of the Christmas message and meaning of the season – JESUS!

Then all the children received their own wrapped Christmas present, and oh what excitement as scores of children tore the wrapping to reveal the gifts within! (a few children kept their gifts wrapped, saying “I would like to open this with my mother at home.” So very sweet and touching. All the children went home rejoicing with goodie bags of sweeties to complete the event!

It was an incredibly happy and busy day as we brought special Christmas hampers to men, women, and children living in two rural communities. Two of the children from the mission joined in the event, handing out the goodie packs and other foodstuffs, all while wishing young and older a Merry Christmas! There was meat, pies, cereal, bread, veg, fruit, sauces, instant soup, rusks, tea, coffee, juice, and Gospel material – and of course sweeties and toys for all the children!

Working into the evening to hand out to each and every person, our team was delighted to be a part of bringing the Love of Jesus to these ones at this wonderful time of year.

For the ladies at this crisis centre, (at which we lead a weekly Bible study) Christmas came early with special handpicked gifts and jewelry, labeled and paired to each lady’s personality and likes. They also each got a personal note with Gospel material, and were thrilled and thankful almost beyond words!

One morning, we suddenly received a call to come collect donated bread – as it turns out, over 200 loaves!

Then, a man we have been ministering to for several years, (and who finally accepted Christ after nearly passing on from Covid) decided spur of the moment to give us a whole lot of beautiful carrots!

We prayed about where these unexpected foodstuffs would be the biggest blessing…

From the time we got the list with names, ages, etc, we worked hard to prepare gifts for each boy and girl at this small underprivileged creche. At last, event day arrived! A few of us, together with little Helping Hand member Isabelle, arrived and set up at the creche. We spoke to the children, giving a Gospel message about Jesus’ great Love in coming to earth, and the reason for the season. We invited all to accept the gift of salvation. 24 children and one of the teachers bowed their heads right there and prayed! What wonderful and priceless gifts back to Jesus!

Then came the jumping castle play, games, and fun! And of course the kids’ presents/goodie bags and teachers’ hampers were received with a whole lot of joy!