We were blessed to receive a two-seater couch when we first arrived in S. Africa, with no furniture to our name, a couch was amazing! However, being a family of four and having two active kids, we found it hard at times to all squeeze onto a little couch. It also was tricky to host …
A Joyful June
June 2020 As we entered into the third month of lockdown (shelter in place) here in South Africa, the desperate needs of those left destitute due to unemployment and reduced resources have become more apparent all around us. At our local shopping center, over twenty moms with their children in tow gather each day to …
Marvelous May!
May 2020 May was a marvelous month, filled with many testimonies of the Lord’s provision! We continued to see the Lord provide for blankets through several generous donors. Due to these donations, we were able to distribute over 90 blankets (lovely, warm, double blankets)! Over 94 orphans received blankets; as sometimes up to four children share a bed, …
Little Acts of Love
All on her own accord Emma packed up five bags (because she is five!😜) of food, flowers, and a note for the people we see on the road asking for help. No matter your age or ability, everyone can do something! Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And …
A Batch of Blankets!
April 2020 Lucky, Moers, Hendrick, Stanley, Terrance… these are just a few of the names of men and women that are either homeless or sleeping in shacks in our local area. We are currently in Fall and the nights are already very cold! God placed on our hearts to provide blankets and mealie meal (a …
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 …
An extraordinary month!
March 2020 Extraordinarily ordinary: In an extraordinary month, we have been blessed to be able to show God’s love to those around us in ordinary, everyday ways. Helping single mom’s homeschool their children, grocery shopping for those sick at home, supplying groceries to those who have lost their regular income due to the lockdown, drawing …
A Gift of Gratitude
February 2020 I made my way down the highway in our little car, almost blown off the tarmac by semi’s hauling construction loads and oil tankers. I was also harassed by hurried businessmen in Mercedes and brand new Ford 4X4’s angry because I drove a moderate pace in the slow lane. To be honest, I …
Fabulous Food for St. John’s Daycare!
February 2020 St. John’s Daycare strives to provide the kids with wholesome meals each day, however, at times it is hard to keep the “pantry” fill! Therefore, we were excited to receive a donation of food from our friends, John & Ruth, for the Daycare! Lots of yummy chakalaka sauce to flavor pap, fruit juice, …
A Lawn for St. John’s Daycare!
February 2020 St. John’s Daycare is located in the heart of the informal settlement, Zenzele. One word to describe Zenzele would be… dirt. Surrounding the settlement are rubbish (trash) heaps and dusty, bumpy roads, and sparse fields. The rough settlement itself lacks greenery with only a few patches of grass or trees dotted around the …