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December 29, 2018

December 29, 2018

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Six-year-old Garai* lives only with his father, Runako*, after his mother ran away from the family home. Runako struggles with alcohol abuse and Garai was found by Care Worker Regina, malnourished in body and spirit. When Garai first came to the Care Point, the focus was on his physical health. After several weeks of eating nutritious food, there was a big change in his health. A smile can be seen on his face now as he plays with other children. The focus now is upon healing Garai’s emotional wounds.

Chinaka Community, Zimbabwe

September 26, 2018

September 26, 2018

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Life has not proved easy for 14-year-old Peter*. Even though he can laugh with his friends, the painful memory of his parents’ deaths still plagues him regularly. After he lost his parents, Peter went to stay with his grandparents and his cousins, who had also been left in their care. The family are, in every way, defined as vulnerable, living in the mountains and far from any prospects of gainful employment.

When local volunteer Care Worker, Rosemary, met Peter, she responded with compassion and understanding. She had personally experienced this life-giving compassion – one that comes from knowing Jesus – and she desired to bring that to suffering children like Peter. Rosemary knows just how hard life can be for a young man, growing up with such instability. Rosemary also knows that children who are hurting, without any intervention, can go on to hurt others. But equally, children who have experienced healing can grow up to be vessels of healing and hope for others. Rosemary brought Peter under her wing as part of the Care Point, to experience this for himself.

April 7, 2018

April 7, 2018

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"Please join us in praying for our Life Centres in Zimbabwe. This April, they have increased the number of children in four of our communities; Chinyausunzi, Pimai B, Pimai C and Chinaka. We are so thankful that these children are now receiving access to food, education and health care but more than that, we are thankful that they are getting to experience the love of Jesus through the Care Workers. Please pray that they will feel a sense of belonging and that they will grow in their knowledge and understanding of Jesus. Also, pray for our local office teams and Regional Support Teams as they serve these communities, especially as they begin to invite new people to join their teams."

Kara McLaughlin (International Volunteer, Australia) shares a prayer request for the communities in Zimbabwe.

December 19, 2017

December 19, 2017

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The local pastors in Chinaka, Zimbabwe, are busy advocating for their most vulnerable children and the work the Care Workers are doing. They are there any time they are needed, whether it be clearing land for the Care Point or encouraging the Care Workers.

November 10, 2017

November 10, 2017

TWITTER

15 Care Workers in Chinaka Community are committed to serving 125 of the most vulnerable children. Read more: http://www.handsatwork.org/zimbabwe/chinaka/ 

October 1, 2017

October 1, 2017

TWITTER 

“In Chinaka, Zim, local churches are advocating for the most vulnerable children+are eager to help”- Tyler Ralph (Int’l Volunteer, Canada) 

July 26, 2017

July 26, 2017

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In Chinaka Community, #Zimbabwe, #CareWorkers are caring for and supporting 125 of the most vulnerable children. At the present time, Hands at Work is working with the community to build a new Care Point – a #LifeCentre for the children. The Care Workers and the local pastors have taken a lead in this construction by making bricks, clearing roads and helping to dig pits for toilets. There has been a well built for water and a fence put around the Care Point. The construction of the main building and toilets will be happening in the near future. This is an exciting development for a community who truly understands what it means to care for each other.⠀- #LocalChurch #CaringForTheMostVulnerable

June 25, 2017

June 25, 2017

 

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Tyler Ralph ( #InternationalVolunteer, #Canada) reflects on local pastors’ involvement in #Zimbabwe: ⠀⠀⠀
“Farai and the local office team in Mutare are busy trying to engage pastors from the local community of Sakubva. Many of these pastors have been around for years, but there was a need to challenge them in the way that they support both Sakubva and Chinyausunzi Community Based Organisations (CBO). Farai and the team brought the pastors from Mutare up to Honde Valley to visit Chinaka Community. They chose Chinaka because the pastors there are very dedicated to the work, constantly supporting the Care Workers in their spiritual growth. ⠀

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The Sakubva pastors were able to hear about God’s heart for the vulnerable children as well as hear from the Chinaka pastors about their involvement in the CBO. The Sakubva pastors shared that they felt convicted because they were not doing their best to support the children. They committed to being more intentional in the work that is happening in Sakubva and Chinyausunzi.”#LocalChurch  

 125 of the most vulnerable children in Chinaka Community receive a daily hot and nutritious meal, access to education and access to basic health care.

125 of the most vulnerable children in Chinaka Community receive a daily hot and nutritious meal, access to education and access to basic health care.

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“When we are preparing to increase the number of children that we are caring for, we don’t have to look far because there is always more vulnerability around us. I get excited when a community looks to increase because it gives us opportunities to invite new children to the Care Point, who we have been unable to care for in the past. For the first time, they are visited by the #CareWorkers in their homes and are invited to the Care Point. For these families, this is God showing Himself. 
One of the greatest feelings that a person can ever have is being known by name and feeling accepted. For the first time, these children have a place where they are expected each day, known by name, have the freedom to play without responsibility and receive a hot meal every day. It is a place where they belong, are known, loved and visited every week.” - Busie Siyata-Jones (African Volunteer, #SouthAfrica). At the beginning of July, the number of children receiving a daily nutritious meal, and support with their education and health care in communities across South Africa, #Zambia and #Zimbabwe was increased. Praise God!
“When we are preparing to increase the number of children that we are caring for, we don’t have to look far because there is always more vulnerability around us. I get excited when a community looks to increase because it gives us opportunities to invite new children to the Care Point, who we have been unable to care for in the past. For the first time, they are visited by the #CareWorkers in their homes and are invited to the Care Point. For these families, this is God showing Himself. One of the greatest feelings that a person can ever have is being known by name and feeling accepted. For the first time, these children have a place where they are expected each day, known by name, have the freedom to play without responsibility and receive a hot meal every day. It is a place where they belong, are known, loved and visited every week.” - Busie Siyata-Jones (African Volunteer, #SouthAfrica). At the beginning of July, the number of children receiving a daily nutritious meal, and support with their education and health care in communities across South Africa, #Zambia and #Zimbabwe was increased. Praise God!
"The God of heaven Himself will prosper us, therefore we His servants will arise and build." - Nehemiah 2:20

#Scripture
"The God of heaven Himself will prosper us, therefore we His servants will arise and build." - Nehemiah 2:20 #Scripture
Every interaction a child has with his or her environment is an opportunity for learning. In the first five years of life, 90% of our brain capacity is developed. Therefore, it is essential to create a safe, stimulating space for early learning. Daily activities such as talking, singing and playing, within the care of intentional, nurturing adults, stimulate brain development and dramatically influence future health, learning and behaviour in positive ways. 
At the Care Point in Mcheneke Community, #Malawi, 19 children under the age of five are cared and taught basic preschool education by two volunteers #CareWorkers at the Care Point while their older siblings attend school.

#ServingTheMostVulnerable
Every interaction a child has with his or her environment is an opportunity for learning. In the first five years of life, 90% of our brain capacity is developed. Therefore, it is essential to create a safe, stimulating space for early learning. Daily activities such as talking, singing and playing, within the care of intentional, nurturing adults, stimulate brain development and dramatically influence future health, learning and behaviour in positive ways. At the Care Point in Mcheneke Community, #Malawi, 19 children under the age of five are cared and taught basic preschool education by two volunteers #CareWorkers at the Care Point while their older siblings attend school. #ServingTheMostVulnerable
“When teams come to visit the communities that we are serving in, it is a support and encouragement to the #CareWorkers as they help carry the burden of serving the most vulnerable children. It is showing love because God loved us first.” - Patricia, African Volunteer (#SouthAfrica), reflects on the value of having teams visit the communities that Hands at Work are serving in.
“When teams come to visit the communities that we are serving in, it is a support and encouragement to the #CareWorkers as they help carry the burden of serving the most vulnerable children. It is showing love because God loved us first.” - Patricia, African Volunteer (#SouthAfrica), reflects on the value of having teams visit the communities that Hands at Work are serving in.
"As an introvert, I find that interacting with people takes a large amount of emotional and physical energy, and living in a small community means that I do this on a consistent, daily basis. However, what I’ve come to find in living in Zambia at Kachele Village, is that when you have close relationships with those around you, it’s not nearly as draining. In fact, I’ve found that I am wanting to spend more time with people than ever! It is a credit to the family atmosphere that has been created at Kachele. I have loved the time I’ve gotten to spend in Zambia and I can honestly say that the people who live there have become some of my closest friends." - James McLaughlin, International Volunteer (#Australia), reflects on living in community at Kachele Village in #Zambia.
"As an introvert, I find that interacting with people takes a large amount of emotional and physical energy, and living in a small community means that I do this on a consistent, daily basis. However, what I’ve come to find in living in Zambia at Kachele Village, is that when you have close relationships with those around you, it’s not nearly as draining. In fact, I’ve found that I am wanting to spend more time with people than ever! It is a credit to the family atmosphere that has been created at Kachele. I have loved the time I’ve gotten to spend in Zambia and I can honestly say that the people who live there have become some of my closest friends." - James McLaughlin, International Volunteer (#Australia), reflects on living in community at Kachele Village in #Zambia.
Many times, the most vulnerable children are put in positions requiring more maturity than would be expected for someone of such a young age. A #LifeCentre gives children the freedom to #play, laugh and smile, providing them with a safe place where children can be children.
Many times, the most vulnerable children are put in positions requiring more maturity than would be expected for someone of such a young age. A #LifeCentre gives children the freedom to #play, laugh and smile, providing them with a safe place where children can be children.
"...I was surprised, moved and thankful for the things that had changed. New additions to the team. New Care Points serving more children than was previously possible. New dreams and imaginative possibilities for partnership with the international church... " - Adam Bedford, Missions Pastor at Westside Kings Church, #Canada. 
Read more: link in bio.
"...I was surprised, moved and thankful for the things that had changed. New additions to the team. New Care Points serving more children than was previously possible. New dreams and imaginative possibilities for partnership with the international church... " - Adam Bedford, Missions Pastor at Westside Kings Church, #Canada. Read more: link in bio.
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. - James 1:27

#Scripture
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. - James 1:27 #Scripture
'How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, "Your God reigns!"’ – Isaiah 52:

#Scripture
'How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, "Your God reigns!"’ – Isaiah 52: #Scripture
Growing up, Esther moved between different relatives after her parents’ deaths, but was often mistreated. Eventually she was taken in by a kind family who taught her about Christ.  She wanted to become a #CareWorker because she wants to make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable, so that they don’t have to experience what she went through. Her desire is to see the most vulnerable loved and cared for.

Today Esther, alongside fellow Care Workers, serves 200 of the most vulnerable children in the community of Susu in #Zambia.  Please pray for our Care Workers who have committed to serving across Africa.

#ServingTheMostVulnerable
Growing up, Esther moved between different relatives after her parents’ deaths, but was often mistreated. Eventually she was taken in by a kind family who taught her about Christ. She wanted to become a #CareWorker because she wants to make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable, so that they don’t have to experience what she went through. Her desire is to see the most vulnerable loved and cared for. Today Esther, alongside fellow Care Workers, serves 200 of the most vulnerable children in the community of Susu in #Zambia. Please pray for our Care Workers who have committed to serving across Africa. #ServingTheMostVulnerable
Last week, in the community of Matsinho B, #Mozambique, 50 of the most vulnerable children began receiving a hot and nutritious meal, health care and educational support. The Hands at Work local office team in Chimoio has been visiting the community, worshipping and dancing alongside the children at the Care Point and bringing support and encouragement to the #CareWorkers as they serve. #ServingTheMostVulnerable
"So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another." - Romans 12:5 
#Scripture
"So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another." - Romans 12:5 #Scripture
When teams come to serve with Hands at Work in Africa, they play a pivotal part in uniting the international Church outside of Africa with the local Church in Africa. As teams come to visit some of the most vulnerable communities across Africa, they join hands with the Care Workers and the children, saying ‘we are with you, you are not alone and people around the world are praying for you’. When teams come, they don’t come for an ‘experience’ but come to build deep and trusting relationships with the #CareWorkers, the children and their families, bringing the hope and love of Christ.
When teams come to serve with Hands at Work in Africa, they play a pivotal part in uniting the international Church outside of Africa with the local Church in Africa. As teams come to visit some of the most vulnerable communities across Africa, they join hands with the Care Workers and the children, saying ‘we are with you, you are not alone and people around the world are praying for you’. When teams come, they don’t come for an ‘experience’ but come to build deep and trusting relationships with the #CareWorkers, the children and their families, bringing the hope and love of Christ.
We envision the local Church in Africa effectively caring for the orphaned, the widowed and the dying, and unified in this mission with the Church outside Africa. We believe that the biblical mandate to care for the orphaned, the widowed and the dying is not only for the Church in Africa but also for elsewhere, and Hands at Work will be a prophetic voice to the Churches outside Africa, challenging them to fulfil their mandate. We are currently serving in #DemocraticRepublicOfCongo, #Malawi, #Mozambique, #Nigeria, #SouthAfrica, #Swaziland, #Zambia and #Zimbabwe.
We envision the local Church in Africa effectively caring for the orphaned, the widowed and the dying, and unified in this mission with the Church outside Africa. We believe that the biblical mandate to care for the orphaned, the widowed and the dying is not only for the Church in Africa but also for elsewhere, and Hands at Work will be a prophetic voice to the Churches outside Africa, challenging them to fulfil their mandate. We are currently serving in #DemocraticRepublicOfCongo, #Malawi, #Mozambique, #Nigeria, #SouthAfrica, #Swaziland, #Zambia and #Zimbabwe.
"No trouble when God is around" The #CareWorkers and the children gather together for a time of worship in Sthobela B Community, #SouthAfrica.
“When we are preparing to increase the number of children that we are caring for, we don’t have to look far because there is always more vulnerability around us. I get excited when a community looks to increase because it gives us opportunities to invite new children to the Care Point, who we have been unable to care for in the past. For the first time, they are visited by the #CareWorkers in their homes and are invited to the Care Point. For these families, this is God showing Himself. 
One of the greatest feelings that a person can ever have is being known by name and feeling accepted. For the first time, these children have a place where they are expected each day, known by name, have the freedom to play without responsibility and receive a hot meal every day. It is a place where they belong, are known, loved and visited every week.” - Busie Siyata-Jones (African Volunteer, #SouthAfrica). At the beginning of July, the number of children receiving a daily nutritious meal, and support with their education and health care in communities across South Africa, #Zambia and #Zimbabwe was increased. Praise God! "The God of heaven Himself will prosper us, therefore we His servants will arise and build." - Nehemiah 2:20

#Scripture Every interaction a child has with his or her environment is an opportunity for learning. In the first five years of life, 90% of our brain capacity is developed. Therefore, it is essential to create a safe, stimulating space for early learning. Daily activities such as talking, singing and playing, within the care of intentional, nurturing adults, stimulate brain development and dramatically influence future health, learning and behaviour in positive ways. 
At the Care Point in Mcheneke Community, #Malawi, 19 children under the age of five are cared and taught basic preschool education by two volunteers #CareWorkers at the Care Point while their older siblings attend school.

#ServingTheMostVulnerable “When teams come to visit the communities that we are serving in, it is a support and encouragement to the #CareWorkers as they help carry the burden of serving the most vulnerable children. It is showing love because God loved us first.” - Patricia, African Volunteer (#SouthAfrica), reflects on the value of having teams visit the communities that Hands at Work are serving in. "As an introvert, I find that interacting with people takes a large amount of emotional and physical energy, and living in a small community means that I do this on a consistent, daily basis. However, what I’ve come to find in living in Zambia at Kachele Village, is that when you have close relationships with those around you, it’s not nearly as draining. In fact, I’ve found that I am wanting to spend more time with people than ever! It is a credit to the family atmosphere that has been created at Kachele. I have loved the time I’ve gotten to spend in Zambia and I can honestly say that the people who live there have become some of my closest friends." - James McLaughlin, International Volunteer (#Australia), reflects on living in community at Kachele Village in #Zambia. Many times, the most vulnerable children are put in positions requiring more maturity than would be expected for someone of such a young age. A #LifeCentre gives children the freedom to #play, laugh and smile, providing them with a safe place where children can be children. "...I was surprised, moved and thankful for the things that had changed. New additions to the team. New Care Points serving more children than was previously possible. New dreams and imaginative possibilities for partnership with the international church... " - Adam Bedford, Missions Pastor at Westside Kings Church, #Canada. 
Read more: link in bio. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. - James 1:27

#Scripture 'How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, "Your God reigns!"’ – Isaiah 52:

#Scripture Growing up, Esther moved between different relatives after her parents’ deaths, but was often mistreated. Eventually she was taken in by a kind family who taught her about Christ.  She wanted to become a #CareWorker because she wants to make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable, so that they don’t have to experience what she went through. Her desire is to see the most vulnerable loved and cared for.

Today Esther, alongside fellow Care Workers, serves 200 of the most vulnerable children in the community of Susu in #Zambia.  Please pray for our Care Workers who have committed to serving across Africa.

#ServingTheMostVulnerable
Last week, in the community of Matsinho B, #Mozambique, 50 of the most vulnerable children began receiving a hot and nutritious meal, health care and educational support. The Hands at Work local office team in Chimoio has been visiting the community, worshipping and dancing alongside the children at the Care Point and bringing support and encouragement to the #CareWorkers as they serve.

#ServingTheMostVulnerable
"So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another." - Romans 12:5 
#Scripture When teams come to serve with Hands at Work in Africa, they play a pivotal part in uniting the international Church outside of Africa with the local Church in Africa. As teams come to visit some of the most vulnerable communities across Africa, they join hands with the Care Workers and the children, saying ‘we are with you, you are not alone and people around the world are praying for you’. When teams come, they don’t come for an ‘experience’ but come to build deep and trusting relationships with the #CareWorkers, the children and their families, bringing the hope and love of Christ. We envision the local Church in Africa effectively caring for the orphaned, the widowed and the dying, and unified in this mission with the Church outside Africa. We believe that the biblical mandate to care for the orphaned, the widowed and the dying is not only for the Church in Africa but also for elsewhere, and Hands at Work will be a prophetic voice to the Churches outside Africa, challenging them to fulfil their mandate. We are currently serving in #DemocraticRepublicOfCongo, #Malawi, #Mozambique, #Nigeria, #SouthAfrica, #Swaziland, #Zambia and #Zimbabwe.
"No trouble when God is around" 
The #CareWorkers and the children gather together for a time of worship in Sthobela B Community, #SouthAfrica.

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