These children could hardly believe it as they received gloves, beanies, and neck warmers! (plus of course a healthy snack!) On bitterly cold winter days, it is truly not just a blessing but an actually need for these dear ones. We enjoyed each smile, hug, and excited exclamation!
(A HUGE thanks to the dear ladies who handknitted and donated these lovely items. You made these children’s lives better.)
We received this beautiful testimony from a couple who are good friends and former Bible students of ours; now living and minstering near Mosselbaai.
Hi! Hope you are well. So Anton organized a birthday party for a girl in our church who could not afford a party and her parents couldn’t afford a cake or a gift……it’s a family he invited to church who made the decision to give their hearts to The Lord. Here are some photos. Our Father provided with more than enough….so many people contributed and it was really special! Anton also provided their family with a whole big bag full of clothes.
And look at this… while we were in service M and R (two sons) called Anton and myself to come and see the rainbow 🌈 They said it’s obviously for Caylee. The Lord is so good. Also we were able to give the mom and 10 year old sibling a week’s supply of food and extra warm blankets. They are coming with us to church again this Sunday. I also helped her with her CV so let’s keep praying she finds a job. – Helen
We are all so inspired to see the fruit borne as others are taught to teach others, and show the Love of Jesus where they are. (2 Timothy 2:2) That’s the way the Light spreads into hearts and lives all over!
Thank you all again for your faithful prayers and kindhearted gifts of love to make the two week outreach – in Grahamstown and along the way there and back – possible!
It was a wonderful time of followup, ministering to many, and helping to lead those who were willing to accept Salvation! We spoke with atheists, deeply searching souls, new believers, backslidden believers, new age adherents, and many other kinds of people!
The immediate, known results are:
Over 350 Bibles, Gospel of John booklets, Activated magazines, and other faith building books distributed, free of charge.
12 500 Gospel tracts given out all over the streets and to any and all who would receive them!
58 Decisions to accept Jesus as Saviour
Many followup visits, long discussions, and prayers on the spot for various requests!
Praise God! What a wonderful outreach it was, and we look forward to seeing even more “fruit” in the Lord’s time.
The many children at this large orphanage in Khayelitsha – plus a whole lot of others older and younger that come to the community soup kitchen – benefited from the vanload of foodstuffs we were able to provide for them. And even the men and women who faithfully care for the kids and keep the homes clean enjoyed crackers and tea; special items earmarked for their relaxation and refreshment!
We were warmly received by the staff of “Tehuis” as we brought not only a lovely couch for their communal area, bur also sanitizers and boxes of food, both fresh and non-perishable. “Tehuis” is home to 160 elderly men and women and is very much in need of supplies and food. It was a privilege to support the home with sanitizers for each resident as well as plenty of varied food items.
What a privilege and joy it is to share the Love of Jesus – that we have so freely been given – with as many as possible!
Our four person team is now in Grahamstown for the entire Arts Festival; including driving to and from and witnessing along the way, they will be on the road for two weeks. Ministering on the way to fest was amazingly blessed and wonderful, (with even a sudden chance to join other dear believers in their local outreach) and the first day in Grahamstown has been just as great!
Being a father is hard work. Caring for your children is an arduous task, but it is the most rewarding task in this world. For what greater love hath any man than this, than a man lay down his life for his friends? (John 15:13) Your children are your friends, and they will be your friends all the days of your life. They need you. They need your fathering. They need your care.
They need your love. They need your understanding.
As you take this responsibility, you shall have God’s full blessing and great fulfillment in this life.
Each of the precious children in these rural areas received a large warm blanket, to help them make it through this very cold and wet winter. The young people of Helping Hand were there to hand out the items, wrap the blankets around the children, say kind words, and give warm smiles. It was both wonderful and heart-wrenching to see the living conditions of so many this winter.
On top of the blankets we were able to distribute needed food parcels with fresh food, cheese, and meat to every person in these communities. Both the children and adults were most grateful for the help, thanking us over and over!
So an enormous thank you to all of you who made this Youth Day project a reality. The children of God who live in these very trying circumstances thank you. You have made their lives better, and reminded them they are loved and important.
