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November 23, 2018

November 23, 2018

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"Growing up in the community of Sthobela, through the example of the Care Workers, I learned what it means to care for others and I realised that this is what God wanted for me regardless of my age. George Snyman and Xolani Mkwakwa (African Volunteer, South Africa) spent time visiting and talking to me about the love of Jesus. They encouraged me to connect with other youth and children in other communities who have grown up in a similar situation as me, to help rebuild the brokenness in our communities.”

Today, Sifso is helping to rebuild the brokenness as a member of the Hands at Work local office team in Oshoek, South Africa.

August 28, 2018

August 28, 2018

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“The children were reminded that God made each and every one of them and they are seen as good in his eyes. Every child and care worker had the opportunity to create a visible reminder that the author of all life loves them and knows them intimately by name.”

Corrin Chow, member of the Ridgewood Team from the US, reflects on the Life centre painting project that they participated in alongside the Care Workers and the children in the community of Sthobela in South Africa.

August 27, 2018

August 27, 2018

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“On one of our Holy Home Visits, we went to visit a grandmother who is living on the border of Swaziland. She has minimal contact with her daughters, many times seeing them only when they come to leave their children in her care. As she has not reached pension age, she is unable to receive government support, making it increasingly challenging to support her and her grandchildren. When we arrived at her home, no one was there. As we sat and waited, I was impressed by the Care Workers’ patience and willingness to wait for the family to come home. As I waited, the Lord reminded me of Nehemiah 9:17 - “…but You are a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great steadfast love; and You did not forsake them.” As I reflected upon God’s love, a question came to my mind: how is God’s love daily demonstrated to all of us? The answer came to me very clearly, that it is in His willingness to be with us in our good days and in our bad days, whether we acknowledge Him or not. He is not discouraged by our ignorance or waywardness. In truth, He chooses to love us steadfastly. In His long suffering, He waits for us to come into the knowledge of Him. Although the grandmother did not come home, I experienced an encounter of God’s love while we loved.”

Mulan, a member of the Ridgewood Team from the US reflects on a Holy Home Visit in Sthobela A Community, South Africa.

August 17, 2018

August 17, 2018

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"When we arrived at the grandmother’s house, she was nowhere to be found. Thankfully, as we were leaving the property, we spotted her in a nearby field, collecting sweet potatoes. When Ma Nesta, a member of the Hands at Work local office in Oshoek, called out to her that we were there to visit her, she immediately started making her way to the dirt road that led back to her house. As she emerged from the field, it struck me how much she was hunched over, seemingly labouring with each step as she came towards us. She had a warm smile on her face, conveying a message of “welcome!” without saying a word. I left the group and went to her, thinking that I might somehow be able to help her climb the slope that separated her from where we were gathered. I said, “Sanibonani” when I reached her and attempted to shake her hand. She resisted at first, saying in English, “Dirty...” As I glanced down at her hand, dusty from harvesting and deeply cracked with age, I was compelled even more to reach out again. I was struck by how her coarse hand grasped mine with such gentleness. I gazed into her eyes, and felt like I was looking into the sweet and kind face of Jesus. As she held my hand on our walk up the slope together, I realized that she was guiding me instead of the other way around."

Suzette Lee (International Office Volunteer, US) reflects on a grandmother that she met during a Holy Home Visit in Sthobela Community, South Africa.

June 26, 2018

June 26, 2018

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Thank you, Ridgewood Team! You were a great support to the children and to the Care Workers in the community of Sthobela in South Africa.

August 9, 2017

August 9, 2017

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Ferdinand*, who is 12, lives with his family in the rural community of Sthobela. Two years ago, Ferdinand’s life drastically changed. While riding in the back of a truck on his way to school, he fell out onto the road while the vehicle was driving. He spent the following year in the hospital and at home recovering from his injuries, which set him back a year in school. On top of his already vulnerable life, Ferdinand’s file from the accident was lost in the police station and he was not able to access the therapy his body so desperately needed. #CareWorker Lily is using Ferdinand’s story to teach the other children about respect; that no matter how different people are from each other, they are equally important in God’s eyes. Because of the Christ-like examples shown by Ferdinand’s Care Worker, Lily, Ferdinand knows love and has a great hope for his future. Just recently, Ferdinand and his family received some good news – his file has been found! This means that Ferdinand’s mother can work towards receiving government compensation, as well as get her son access to the therapy he needs. Please pray for favour and healing for Ferdinand. *name has been changed #ChristOurFoundation #Prayer #ServingTheMostVulnerable 

 The Sthobela Care Point is a place of safety, hope, love and play for 50 of the most vulnerable children in this community.

The Sthobela Care Point is a place of safety, hope, love and play for 50 of the most vulnerable children in this community.

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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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