30 January 2o21 He introduced himself, stating his age…12. Impossible, I thought. My friend echoed my thoughts…12? Surely, he is closer to 8? Eight…that would make him my son’s age but he looked younger still. No, he wasn’t lying, he was 12. His stick-like arms and legs told the truth. The barely-there clothes, he wore, …
An Extra Special Christmas Day
On December 23rd, George (Lyta Ekasi & Bokamoso Fitness Club) reached out to us to inform us that there were ten kids from a local informal settlement that would not be able to celebrate Christmas with nice food or any gifts this year. Could we do anything to help? He emphasized that for these children …
Festive Fun for Footprints
It is amazing how God connects people together. One relationship leads to another and in the end, connections are formed that led to blessings coming to fruition and God’s will being accomplished. One such connection came through Ryan’s gym…they heard we worked with orphanages and wanted to help raise funds for a children’s home in …
What Christmas Means The Most…
Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. (Saint Francis de Sales) When I was chatting to God about our upcoming Lyta Ekasi (Light Up Your Township) party with vulnerable and orphaned children, He was so joyful that we could love on the kids for Him. He said, “The kids …
A Delicious “God-incidence”!
December 4th, 2020 God + Coincidence = Godincidence! Have you ever had a “Godincidence”? They are pretty cool…you just happen to be at the right place at the right time and God connects you to someone? Awhile back I was at the grocery store shopping for an orphanage event; when I do I often get …
Lyta Ekasi – Fun Christmas Shoeboxes!
After weeks of planning and checking off ‘to-do-lists’, we were finally all ready to help put together one of the most important and fun elements of the upcoming Lyta Ekasi (Light Up Your Township) Christmas Party… the kid’s Christmas presents! Although it is great fun to go shopping for the kids, it is often hard …
Splendiferous Christmas Shoeboxes
December 7th, 2020 We’re making a list, checking it twice, we’re gonna make sure the kids have all things nice…! We had several amazing blessings come in for our ministry work at the end of November (yahoo!), which enabled us to put together beautiful Christmas shoeboxes for …
Make Disciples & Baptize Them!
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 Sunday, December 6th, 2020 …
Light Up Your Township!
7 November 2020 Lyta Ekasi – “Light up your township!” Another successful day was had as George, Palesa, and their team taught over 35 kids the importance of trafficking awareness, self-defense, and exercise! The kids were super happy being gifted toiletry bags…however, the highlight was the chance to eat hot dogs! Yum! A nice break …
Beautiful Seedlings!
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.” Robert Louis Stevenson Seedlings bring such joy and hope to those at St. John’s! Their vegetable garden is a big source of supplemental food for the staff and children at St. …