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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Breaking Bread
Forest Heights – The month of July saw the creation of Mandela Day, where former president Nelson Mandela urges South African citizens to act charitably towards those who are less fortunate. Many heeded this call, and Forest Heights is no exception. Omega Harvest Ministries, a small home-based church in Forest Heights, showed that they care by reaching out towards the Geneva Crisis Centre, a sanctuary for the homeless, rejected and abused.
In celebration of Mandela Day, as well as of their third anniversary, the Omega Harvest Ministries church hosted Sunday afternoon lunch right through the month of July as well as a braai the weekend of their anniversary. Despite the small size of the area used as a church, the congregation made the best of the resources at their disposal and also dug into their own pockets in order to entertain their guests.
Mrs. Geneva Claasen, founder of the Geneva Crisis Centre, praises the good work done by the members of Omega Harvest Ministries. She believes that the children of the Centre must be motivated to reach their ideals despite their circumstances and is very pleased that the young people of the Centre have merged with those at Omega Harvest Ministries to have Friday night Youth ministries.
The ladies of Omega Harvest Ministries also visit the Centre every Monday night to socialize with the ladies at the Centre. During these visits, the women encourage each other through Bible readings. Says Mrs. Claasen: “I have noticed a remarkable difference, especially in the children. Taking part in these activities builds them up spiritually and I approve 100 percent!”
In celebration of Mandela Day, as well as of their third anniversary, the Omega Harvest Ministries church hosted Sunday afternoon lunch right through the month of July as well as a braai the weekend of their anniversary. Despite the small size of the area used as a church, the congregation made the best of the resources at their disposal and also dug into their own pockets in order to entertain their guests.
Mrs. Geneva Claasen, founder of the Geneva Crisis Centre, praises the good work done by the members of Omega Harvest Ministries. She believes that the children of the Centre must be motivated to reach their ideals despite their circumstances and is very pleased that the young people of the Centre have merged with those at Omega Harvest Ministries to have Friday night Youth ministries.
The ladies of Omega Harvest Ministries also visit the Centre every Monday night to socialize with the ladies at the Centre. During these visits, the women encourage each other through Bible readings. Says Mrs. Claasen: “I have noticed a remarkable difference, especially in the children. Taking part in these activities builds them up spiritually and I approve 100 percent!”
Community Curbs Crime with Cake
Mitchell’s Plain – When Judah Community Fellowship was hit repeatedly by a crime wave, the congregation decided that they will not buckle under their misfortune. Says pastor’s wife Mrs. Jenny Richards: “Our church have been broken into no less than seven times, our brand new musical instruments stolen and we’re also stuck with a high water bill because the thieves came back to steal the copper piping off our plumbing system, thereby causing the church to flood.”
The Judah Community Fellowship High Tea, which took place on 1 August 2009 on the church property, was held as a means of raising funds to make up for the losses they suffered during these forced entries. Says Mrs. Richards: “We have to fix the places where the thieves gained access to the church, secure the building, replace our instruments, fix the toilets, not to mention all the other things that needed to be done before the break ins.”
The day kicked off at 14:30 with fellowship led by Mrs. Allison Julies, a bible reading and a word of encouragement from Mrs. Muriel Herbert and the opening prayer by Mrs. Richards. After these formalities, the guests proceeded to socialize with each other, raising their teacups in a toast to a crime-free future.
The twelve tables, which were hosted by Mrs. Richards and eleven other congregation members, managed to raise R3600, 00. According to Mrs. Richards, this amount will be used to secure the building against future possible forced entries. She is well aware that one function will not be enough to raise funds for all the things that need to be done, but remains optimistic that they will be able to generate more funds. “This is just the first of many more functions to come, so watch this space!”
The Judah Community Fellowship High Tea, which took place on 1 August 2009 on the church property, was held as a means of raising funds to make up for the losses they suffered during these forced entries. Says Mrs. Richards: “We have to fix the places where the thieves gained access to the church, secure the building, replace our instruments, fix the toilets, not to mention all the other things that needed to be done before the break ins.”
The day kicked off at 14:30 with fellowship led by Mrs. Allison Julies, a bible reading and a word of encouragement from Mrs. Muriel Herbert and the opening prayer by Mrs. Richards. After these formalities, the guests proceeded to socialize with each other, raising their teacups in a toast to a crime-free future.
The twelve tables, which were hosted by Mrs. Richards and eleven other congregation members, managed to raise R3600, 00. According to Mrs. Richards, this amount will be used to secure the building against future possible forced entries. She is well aware that one function will not be enough to raise funds for all the things that need to be done, but remains optimistic that they will be able to generate more funds. “This is just the first of many more functions to come, so watch this space!”
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