15 April 2023 Which children were in the greatest need of food? Which ones had been trying hard and staying out of trouble? A list was compiled and around 90 children came together for a special Easter celebration. The children coming from three different informal settlements (tin shacks), had all practiced an Easter play, thus …
All In A Day’s …Fun!
29 October 2022 The end of the month found us having one of our regular day-long events for sixty-plus Bokamoso kids, where it was great to be able to show our ministry partners where their funds go in regard to feeding the children in need and those whom we minister to. It was awesome to …
Lending To The Lord
28 August 2022 The Lord has much to say in His Word regarding us being generous and giving to those in need, especially to the poor, widows, and fatherless. Nonetheless, at times we can become desensitized to the needs of those around us due to the overwhelming prevalence of those in need. Recently when sharing …
The Love of A Father
29 July 2022 We had driven 2.5 hours from Joburg to a township on the outskirts of a large agricultural town in Mpumalanga. The townspeople were incredibly friendly, but the poverty of the farm town was evident. We were told the town owed R1.5 billion to the electrical company as well as other utility providers. …
Simon Says… “Spin Around!”
27 February 2022 Shrieks of glee echoed off the tin walls as the game of “Simon Says” was offered…”Who wants to play?”…everyone! The kids laughed as Ryan once again tried to outsmart them. Up, down and around…using his best dance moves. Watching them laugh uncontrollably was such a reminder of what many of these children …
Life is Like a Cupcake
20 February 2022 Jump two feet…left hand. Jump. Both hands, right foot. Crash! Laughter erupted as each teenager tried to conquer the “Hand & Foot Challenge” Game. Quite the icebreaker. With over thirty Hlanganani teenagers on our hands, coming up with a game to help them loosen up and open up is our challenge each …
God’s Faithfulness
17 December 2021 When schools close for the holidays, many underprivileged children struggle to receive food from an alternative source on a consistent basis. Additionally, in the settlements, during the holiday season, the level of alcohol abuse also rises, which leaves little to no money for food for the children who need it the most. …
The Greatest Love Story…
May 1st, 2020 It was such a joy to be able to share the greatest love story ever told with some of the Hlanganani Orphan Care children! The whole bible is a love story. It begins with God, and God is love. They were so excited to receive a family bible or one of their …
“Bring The Little Ones Unto Me…”
December 23, 2020 Our home is often filled with lots of neighborhood kids. Laughter, shouting, playing, drama…our days are never boring! In moments of busy kid-filled days, we are often reminded that the Lord calls us to “Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.” (Mark 12:31) Showing God’s love to …
What’s Keeping Churches from Growing? – Part 2
As an investor in God’s Kingdom are you being intentional or at risk of being accused of being lazy? When it comes to telling others about Jesus are you waiting for someone else to take charge, to take the lead or make it happen? If so, why do you think you are, where you are, …