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!”
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