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 …
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. …
Bags of Hope!
In recognition of “Nelson Mandela Day” on July 18th, 2020, Ryan Jr’s Cub Scout group initiated an endeavor to make “Bags of Hope”… ready to make stew/soup! Each bag consisted of rice, lentils, soup mix, and other nutritious ingredients. Ryan was determined to make at least 100 bags or “as many as possible”! Due to …
A Blessing of Books!
March 2020 A blessing of beautiful children’s books were donated to St. John’s Daycare and Orphan Center. The children were so delighted to receive new books…we have lots of happy readers all around! Thank you to our friend George Lange for your coordination and a big thank you to Shaleen Littlefield for your kindness and …
A Fun St. John’s ‘Teenager’s Christmas Party’
December 2019 “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela The morning started with a lovely array of breakfast scones and tea as the teenagers (15-19-year-olds) began to arrive at St. John’s. They all looked very smart in their “Sunday best”. The hall was beautifully decorated with white table cloths adorning the tables …
A Joyous St. John’s Christmas Celebration!
November 30th, 2019 The day dawned bright and full of expectation…a day many of the St. John’s children had been looking forward to for months! It was the Children’s 0-14 years Christmas Party! The bouncy house and slip and slide arrived, as staff members set up the brand new donations guaranteed to bring much joy …
Toys & Certification for St. John’s Daycare!
November 11, 2019 Today was a fun one all around as St. John’s Daycare received their certificates of compliance from SmartStart SmartSpace, deeming us suitable to host a SmartStart early learning program. SmartStart Club Coach, Samuel Ngoma presented ECD Practitioners, Nocawe Ngcwabe (green shirt) and Elika Masepela (red shirt) with their certificates. The children also …
Introducing…St. John’s Day Care!
October 28, 2019 In Zenzele (Randfontein), there are many young children, who sit with their mothers all day in the hot sun on the side of the road, selling goods to make a meager living. It is our desire that these children have an opportunity to spend their days in a safe, quality, nurturing environment, …
What is the “Bethel Youth & Children’s Camp”?
September 18, 2019 We are so glad you asked! 😉 Many years ago, Patricia Marite (Program Manager at St. John’s) received a vision to create a place where children and youth alike (and adults too!) from all the local areas, townships and informal settlements in the West Rand and beyond would have a place to …
Celebrating St. John’s 17th Anniversary!
August 2019 What an amazing day, August the 20th commemorated! 17 years of St. John the Divine Orphans and Outreach being in existence and loving and serving the community of Mohlakeng. A very Happy Anniversary to St. John’s! Kirsten’s friend Fiona of Jessie Treats helped us bless the staff with a delicious cake! “Jessie’s Treats” …