Our hearts are full of rich memories having visited with so many of you while in Canada for our 5 month Home Assignment, May – September. We were in many of your homes for a meal, and we are so grateful for your generosity in sharing of your lives with us, and for your partnership […]
When our son Jeremy was born, a few people gave some wise advice, “Cherish every moment because it goes by too quickly.” At the time we were surrounded by diapers, baby burp cloths and wet wipes… lots of wet wipes. That advice has come back to my heart these last months before Jeremy begins his […]
We are enjoying increasing our partnerships with people and organizations in the Greater Durban area. Working with people with the same passion is both encouraging and invigorating. In a Zulu township about 30 min drive a way, there is a Christian NGO called, “Children of Destiny at Home,” or CODAH. Their mission is to, “preserve […]
It is almost impossible to believe we’ve been living and ministering in South Africa for more than five years already! There have been many ups and downs, but far above all the circumstance and happenings, we are mindful of God’s incredible faithfulness to us. We are truly blessed to have the privilege of serving such […]
Many people who experience a warm weather Christmas for the first time express how strange it feels to have Christmas without cool weather and snow. This will now be our fourth Christmas in South Africa. The kids (Jeremy and Abby) still reminisce a little about missing the snow, but I have to say, I don’t […]
What would you do if giving birth to the child in your womb would cost you your sight? There was not a dry eye in the room during a video screening at the Amanzimtoti Pregnancy Resource Centre Tea in October. The video highlighted the life story of a lady who chose to give birth to […]
Two weeks ago, a young man from Bhekulwandle, whom I’d never met, came to the Seed of Hope Centre asking to see me. His name is Melusi. He came into my office, and within the first minute asked me to give him a bible. What would you do? I engaged him in conversation about himself […]
I get excited when I think of how Seed of Hope Community Development’s after school education program is evolving, developing, maturing. In the early days, the idea was to provide a safe place for children to come after school – a kind of after-school care program where children could come, learn about Jesus, and get […]
We currently have a Masters in Social Work candidate interning with us. We’ve tasked her with gaining a comprehensive understanding of the social services “system” here – and to make recommendations to us in terms of the way forward. The child welfare unit in the area is completely overwhelmed with cases (about 250 per worker) […]
Her name begins with a “T” and she is a beautiful young child with HIV. Her mom is in hospital with HIV and may not survive. Currently she is living with her Aunty who is struggling to have enough food to feed T and her young son. Here’s a stat that just came across my […]