Easter is past but it is never too late to share the story of Jesus' resurrection. Pray for these kids to understand what Jesus did and put their trust in Him.
trying to put objects in order
good friends
13 May 2011
12 May 2011
SNAPshot a day: come little children
We spent the afternoon at a creche singing songs, playing games and teaching about creation. The children also sang for us. Then we just spent time with them...
say cheese
brings me way back to the good ole days
group shot
teachers
11 May 2011
10 May 2011
SNAPshot a day: homelessness
Sipho is a son, nephew, uncle and the brother of Sibongile. Sipho is living on the streets. We drove around downtown trying to find him. When we did, it was really hard for Sibongile to see her own brother living this way. It was hard for me to see her crying and so upset. We took Sipho to KFC for a meal.
One disturbing thing I can't get off my mind was when a KFC employee came up to Sipho and asked what he was doing in there. Sibongile responded by saying it was her brother and he was with us. That just breaks my heart.
Another thing was the stares... I'm used to being stared at because I'm white but this was different. People were looking at Sipho and wondering what he was doing with us. It just reminds me of Jesus... he touched the diseased, let the children come to him, and ate with sinners.
I want to be less like the world who judges and more like Jesus who loves!
09 May 2011
SNAPshot a day: road trip
We headed to Sibongile's hometown which is located two and a half hours outside of Joburg.
welcome to standerton
beautiful african landscape
sibongile with family
homemade car
many shacks
baby got back
babas sitting
school children
08 May 2011
SNAPshot a day: omama
At church, youth sang a song in dedication to omama for mother's day.
These particular youth have been faithful in coming to church ever since I came, two years ago. It has been encouraging to see them grow up in the Lord. Pray they would grow in their relationship with the Lord. Pray they would seek His guidance and wisdom in all decisions.
07 May 2011
06 May 2011
SNAPshot a day: creche
Creche is another name for daycare. Most creches are found in people's homes. All these children are in one room of a house. As I reflected on what I saw, I came to the conclusion that African children appreciate what they have, learn to share and always have a smile on their face regardless of their situation. So many lessons to be learned from Africa...
Singing for us...
05 May 2011
SNAPshot a day: stored up
I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11
It is so important that we have God's word in our heart so when times of trouble, doubt or temptation come, we will be able to stand. Just think of Jesus when He was tempted by satan, every response He gave was Scripture.
I can't tell you the joy I have experienced when children run up to me in the streets to tell me John 3:16 or sing a worship song. I may not see all the fruits of my labor but I trust that the Lord has planted seeds in the hearts of many children and youth and will water and cause them to grow in His timing.
One of the many barriers that we face working here in South Africa is the many languages. It is difficult to communicate in people's hearts language since there are 11 official languages plus people from every African country represented. But we try to teach verses in a few of the South African languages so the children will truly understand the verse. The language in the picture is Sesotho.
04 May 2011
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