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1 June 2018

Word & Worship: Dan Waspe "Bigger Than Giants"

Hands at Work
1 June 2018

For Word & Worship on June 1, 2018 at the Hands at Work Hub in South Africa, Dan Waspe encourages us to keep focused on our God who is able to do all things.

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One component of a healthy and holistic #LifeCentre is the provision of basic facilities. This includes toilets, cooking shelters and spaces for our children and #CareWorkers to gather. Our dream is to see these physical spaces transformed into welcoming, colourful and attractive facilities which reflect values of life and care. While a team from #Australia was in #Zimbabwe, they had the opportunity to support the Care Workers and children with the painting of the Chinaka A Life Centre building. The Care Workers and church leaders with support from the local Hands at Work team in the Honde Valley, took full ownership of the project - excited at seeing the building become bright with vibrant colours. As the children painted, the team was so supportive and encouraging. It was beautiful to see the vision of local community ownership come alive! #ICYMI
One component of a healthy and holistic #LifeCentre is the provision of basic facilities. This includes toilets, cooking shelters and spaces for our children and #CareWorkers to gather. Our dream is to see these physical spaces transformed into welcoming, colourful and attractive facilities which reflect values of life and care. While a team from #Australia was in #Zimbabwe, they had the opportunity to support the Care Workers and children with the painting of the Chinaka A Life Centre building. The Care Workers and church leaders with support from the local Hands at Work team in the Honde Valley, took full ownership of the project - excited at seeing the building become bright with vibrant colours. As the children painted, the team was so supportive and encouraging. It was beautiful to see the vision of local community ownership come alive! #ICYMI
Thank you for praying with us this week for the October Gathering in #Zambia. It was a special week as God ministered and spoke deeply into the hearts of each person who attended.⁠ ⁠ #ChristAsOurFoundation #ServingTheMostVulnerable
Thank you for praying with us this week for the October Gathering in #Zambia. It was a special week as God ministered and spoke deeply into the hearts of each person who attended.⁠ ⁠ #ChristAsOurFoundation #ServingTheMostVulnerable
“Serving the most vulnerable has always been on my heart and now it’s a dream that I get to do daily, alongside my family. I couldn’t imagine raising my children anywhere else. Living in a Christian community not only impacts me and my faith but also my husband and two children. Growing up, my relationship with God was not consistent, but by living at Kachele Village I feel like I am gaining a deeper understanding of who God is and growing in my relationship with him. There are people in this community who build me up, push me to be more confident and challenge me in my walk with God. I always feel like I have support and love around me.”⁠ ⁠ – Belita Banda, African Volunteer (Zambia), lives at Kachele Village in #Zambia with her husband, Mateo, and her two daughters.⁠
“Serving the most vulnerable has always been on my heart and now it’s a dream that I get to do daily, alongside my family. I couldn’t imagine raising my children anywhere else. Living in a Christian community not only impacts me and my faith but also my husband and two children. Growing up, my relationship with God was not consistent, but by living at Kachele Village I feel like I am gaining a deeper understanding of who God is and growing in my relationship with him. There are people in this community who build me up, push me to be more confident and challenge me in my walk with God. I always feel like I have support and love around me.”⁠ ⁠ – Belita Banda, African Volunteer (Zambia), lives at Kachele Village in #Zambia with her husband, Mateo, and her two daughters.⁠
‘Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds; rejoice before him — his name is the Lord. A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.’ – Psalm 68: 4-5⁠ ⁠ #Scripture
‘Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds; rejoice before him — his name is the Lord. A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.’ – Psalm 68: 4-5⁠ ⁠ #Scripture
Thank you to every team who came to serve with Hands at Work in Africa. You were such a blessing to the most vulnerable children and Care Workers. Thank you for giving of yourselves and for your passion in bringing the hope and love of Christ to communities across Africa.⁠ ⁠ #ServingTheMostVulnerable
Thank you to every team who came to serve with Hands at Work in Africa. You were such a blessing to the most vulnerable children and Care Workers. Thank you for giving of yourselves and for your passion in bringing the hope and love of Christ to communities across Africa.⁠ ⁠ #ServingTheMostVulnerable
Over the last year, the Hands at Work community in Zimbabwe has been growing and many of the weekly rhythms that are followed at the Hub in South Africa and Kachele Village in Zambia are being replicated in Zimbabwe. It is exciting to see the way that God is shaping the community in Zimbabwe more and more into the likeness of Christ as they serve the most vulnerable. Ask God to continue to grow and develop each of the volunteers who are serving in Zimbabwe who are a part of the growing community. Pray that it will be a community rooted in the love of Christ and with a desire to see God's Kingdom being built in Zimbabwe.
Over the last year, the Hands at Work community in Zimbabwe has been growing and many of the weekly rhythms that are followed at the Hub in South Africa and Kachele Village in Zambia are being replicated in Zimbabwe. It is exciting to see the way that God is shaping the community in Zimbabwe more and more into the likeness of Christ as they serve the most vulnerable. Ask God to continue to grow and develop each of the volunteers who are serving in Zimbabwe who are a part of the growing community. Pray that it will be a community rooted in the love of Christ and with a desire to see God's Kingdom being built in Zimbabwe.
Sommerset Community, South Africa. ⁠ ⁠ Life is hard for 10-year-old Unka* and her 7-year-old sister. They live in a one-roomed house and Unka, a child herself, cooks, cleans and fetches water for them both. Their mother sells food in a nearby city and although she comes home for one weekend a month, mostly the two little girls live alone and are extremely vulnerable.
Sommerset Community, South Africa. ⁠ ⁠ Life is hard for 10-year-old Unka* and her 7-year-old sister. They live in a one-roomed house and Unka, a child herself, cooks, cleans and fetches water for them both. Their mother sells food in a nearby city and although she comes home for one weekend a month, mostly the two little girls live alone and are extremely vulnerable.
Across Africa, it is common for the most vulnerable children to grow up without a father figure to look up to, either because they have passed away or are absent. When members of the local Hands at Work teams are male, the way in which they care for the #CareWorkers and spend time playing with the most vulnerable children speaks a Godly example to the surrounding community about the way that men should treat women and raise up their children. Please stand with us in prayer for more men in the most vulnerable communities to commit to caring for their families in a Christ-like way.
Across Africa, it is common for the most vulnerable children to grow up without a father figure to look up to, either because they have passed away or are absent. When members of the local Hands at Work teams are male, the way in which they care for the #CareWorkers and spend time playing with the most vulnerable children speaks a Godly example to the surrounding community about the way that men should treat women and raise up their children. Please stand with us in prayer for more men in the most vulnerable communities to commit to caring for their families in a Christ-like way.
“In my life I have been told that love is a weakness of mine, that I love people too much and too easily. While in Africa I learnt that love is the only language that all people can understand. Love is powerful – it casts out all fear. Love is not just a feeling or a word, it’s an action and an attitude. When Jesus was nailed to the cross, He was at His ‘weakest’ point but He died because He loved us. So, if love is one of my weaknesses, then let it be the most powerful.”⁠ ⁠ – Natalie Giudetti came to serve with Hands at Work in Africa on a team from Sunbury Baptist Church in #Australia.
“In my life I have been told that love is a weakness of mine, that I love people too much and too easily. While in Africa I learnt that love is the only language that all people can understand. Love is powerful – it casts out all fear. Love is not just a feeling or a word, it’s an action and an attitude. When Jesus was nailed to the cross, He was at His ‘weakest’ point but He died because He loved us. So, if love is one of my weaknesses, then let it be the most powerful.”⁠ ⁠ – Natalie Giudetti came to serve with Hands at Work in Africa on a team from Sunbury Baptist Church in #Australia.
Growing up, volunteer Care Worker, Priscilla, from Sakubva Community, #Zimbabwe, dreamed of being a nurse to help people. In 2008 she found her opportunity to help people by becoming a Care Worker. She has two children of her own but, when asked, Priscilla will respond by saying that she is a mother to 150 children. Priscilla knows every child's name who comes to the #LifeCentre.
Growing up, volunteer Care Worker, Priscilla, from Sakubva Community, #Zimbabwe, dreamed of being a nurse to help people. In 2008 she found her opportunity to help people by becoming a Care Worker. She has two children of her own but, when asked, Priscilla will respond by saying that she is a mother to 150 children. Priscilla knows every child's name who comes to the #LifeCentre.
K Block Community, #Zambia. Ten-year-old Philip* lives with his five siblings and step-siblings. Philip’s mother, Martha*, is a very broken woman, wounded from many years of neglect and abuse. Martha seeks comfort in many relationships with men, which often leaves her children alone for long periods of time. Four years ago, Jennifer, a dedicated local volunteer #CareWorker from K-Block community, heard of the children’s story and visited them in their home. Finding the children malnourished and unsure of where their next meal would come from, Jennifer knew she needed to intervene and care for these children. Philip’s oldest brother has recently married and, although the couple are young, they are also dedicated to caring for Philip and his siblings.
K Block Community, #Zambia. Ten-year-old Philip* lives with his five siblings and step-siblings. Philip’s mother, Martha*, is a very broken woman, wounded from many years of neglect and abuse. Martha seeks comfort in many relationships with men, which often leaves her children alone for long periods of time. Four years ago, Jennifer, a dedicated local volunteer #CareWorker from K-Block community, heard of the children’s story and visited them in their home. Finding the children malnourished and unsure of where their next meal would come from, Jennifer knew she needed to intervene and care for these children. Philip’s oldest brother has recently married and, although the couple are young, they are also dedicated to caring for Philip and his siblings.
Hands at Work has volunteers from within Africa and across the world who have committed to serving the most vulnerable in Africa. Today, we invite you to send an encouraging message to the volunteers who you know are serving with Hands at Work in Africa.
Hands at Work has volunteers from within Africa and across the world who have committed to serving the most vulnerable in Africa. Today, we invite you to send an encouraging message to the volunteers who you know are serving with Hands at Work in Africa.
"My command is this: love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." - John 15:12-13
"My command is this: love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." - John 15:12-13
Msengeni B Community, #Swaziland. ⁠ ⁠ In 2017, local volunteer #CareWorker, Maria, met nine-year-old Mbuso's* family and clearly saw the challenges that they faced. Maria knew exactly what was needed to be done and so she invited the children to come to the Msengeni B Care Point daily, where they could receive a hot and nutritious meal and support with their education and basic health care. The care Maria gave them was truly life-changing! Now in school, Mbuso loves his grade 3 class and has a hard time picking his favourite subject! Mbuso is thriving at the Care Point. Being generously welcomed into a beautiful community of loving and committed Care Workers has benefited not only Mbuso, but his entire family.⁠ ⁠ #CaringForTheMostVunerable⁠
Msengeni B Community, #Swaziland. ⁠ ⁠ In 2017, local volunteer #CareWorker, Maria, met nine-year-old Mbuso's* family and clearly saw the challenges that they faced. Maria knew exactly what was needed to be done and so she invited the children to come to the Msengeni B Care Point daily, where they could receive a hot and nutritious meal and support with their education and basic health care. The care Maria gave them was truly life-changing! Now in school, Mbuso loves his grade 3 class and has a hard time picking his favourite subject! Mbuso is thriving at the Care Point. Being generously welcomed into a beautiful community of loving and committed Care Workers has benefited not only Mbuso, but his entire family.⁠ ⁠ #CaringForTheMostVunerable⁠
“He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honour.” - 1 Samuel 2:8
“He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honour.” - 1 Samuel 2:8
One component of a healthy and holistic #LifeCentre is the provision of basic facilities. This includes toilets, cooking shelters and spaces for our children and #CareWorkers to gather. Our dream is to see these physical spaces transformed into welcoming, colourful and attractive facilities which reflect values of life and care. While a team from #Australia was in #Zimbabwe, they had the opportunity to support the Care Workers and children with the painting of the Chinaka A Life Centre building. The Care Workers and church leaders with support from the local Hands at Work team in the Honde Valley, took full ownership of the project - excited at seeing the building become bright with vibrant colours. As the children painted, the team was so supportive and encouraging. It was beautiful to see the vision of local community ownership come alive! #ICYMI Thank you for praying with us this week for the October Gathering in #Zambia. It was a special week as God ministered and spoke deeply into the hearts of each person who attended.⁠ ⁠ #ChristAsOurFoundation #ServingTheMostVulnerable “Serving the most vulnerable has always been on my heart and now it’s a dream that I get to do daily, alongside my family. I couldn’t imagine raising my children anywhere else. Living in a Christian community not only impacts me and my faith but also my husband and two children. Growing up, my relationship with God was not consistent, but by living at Kachele Village I feel like I am gaining a deeper understanding of who God is and growing in my relationship with him. There are people in this community who build me up, push me to be more confident and challenge me in my walk with God. I always feel like I have support and love around me.”⁠ ⁠ – Belita Banda, African Volunteer (Zambia), lives at Kachele Village in #Zambia with her husband, Mateo, and her two daughters.⁠ ‘Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds; rejoice before him — his name is the Lord. A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.’ – Psalm 68: 4-5⁠ ⁠ #Scripture Thank you to every team who came to serve with Hands at Work in Africa. You were such a blessing to the most vulnerable children and Care Workers. Thank you for giving of yourselves and for your passion in bringing the hope and love of Christ to communities across Africa.⁠ ⁠ #ServingTheMostVulnerable Over the last year, the Hands at Work community in Zimbabwe has been growing and many of the weekly rhythms that are followed at the Hub in South Africa and Kachele Village in Zambia are being replicated in Zimbabwe. It is exciting to see the way that God is shaping the community in Zimbabwe more and more into the likeness of Christ as they serve the most vulnerable. Ask God to continue to grow and develop each of the volunteers who are serving in Zimbabwe who are a part of the growing community. Pray that it will be a community rooted in the love of Christ and with a desire to see God's Kingdom being built in Zimbabwe. Sommerset Community, South Africa. ⁠ ⁠ Life is hard for 10-year-old Unka* and her 7-year-old sister. They live in a one-roomed house and Unka, a child herself, cooks, cleans and fetches water for them both. Their mother sells food in a nearby city and although she comes home for one weekend a month, mostly the two little girls live alone and are extremely vulnerable. Across Africa, it is common for the most vulnerable children to grow up without a father figure to look up to, either because they have passed away or are absent. When members of the local Hands at Work teams are male, the way in which they care for the #CareWorkers and spend time playing with the most vulnerable children speaks a Godly example to the surrounding community about the way that men should treat women and raise up their children. Please stand with us in prayer for more men in the most vulnerable communities to commit to caring for their families in a Christ-like way. “In my life I have been told that love is a weakness of mine, that I love people too much and too easily. While in Africa I learnt that love is the only language that all people can understand. Love is powerful – it casts out all fear. Love is not just a feeling or a word, it’s an action and an attitude. When Jesus was nailed to the cross, He was at His ‘weakest’ point but He died because He loved us. So, if love is one of my weaknesses, then let it be the most powerful.”⁠ ⁠ – Natalie Giudetti came to serve with Hands at Work in Africa on a team from Sunbury Baptist Church in #Australia. Growing up, volunteer Care Worker, Priscilla, from Sakubva Community, #Zimbabwe, dreamed of being a nurse to help people. In 2008 she found her opportunity to help people by becoming a Care Worker. She has two children of her own but, when asked, Priscilla will respond by saying that she is a mother to 150 children. Priscilla knows every child's name who comes to the #LifeCentre. K Block Community, #Zambia. Ten-year-old Philip* lives with his five siblings and step-siblings. Philip’s mother, Martha*, is a very broken woman, wounded from many years of neglect and abuse. Martha seeks comfort in many relationships with men, which often leaves her children alone for long periods of time. Four years ago, Jennifer, a dedicated local volunteer #CareWorker from K-Block community, heard of the children’s story and visited them in their home. Finding the children malnourished and unsure of where their next meal would come from, Jennifer knew she needed to intervene and care for these children. Philip’s oldest brother has recently married and, although the couple are young, they are also dedicated to caring for Philip and his siblings. Hands at Work has volunteers from within Africa and across the world who have committed to serving the most vulnerable in Africa. Today, we invite you to send an encouraging message to the volunteers who you know are serving with Hands at Work in Africa. "My command is this: love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." - John 15:12-13 Msengeni B Community, #Swaziland. ⁠ ⁠ In 2017, local volunteer #CareWorker, Maria, met nine-year-old Mbuso's* family and clearly saw the challenges that they faced. Maria knew exactly what was needed to be done and so she invited the children to come to the Msengeni B Care Point daily, where they could receive a hot and nutritious meal and support with their education and basic health care. The care Maria gave them was truly life-changing! Now in school, Mbuso loves his grade 3 class and has a hard time picking his favourite subject! Mbuso is thriving at the Care Point. Being generously welcomed into a beautiful community of loving and committed Care Workers has benefited not only Mbuso, but his entire family.⁠ ⁠ #CaringForTheMostVunerable⁠ “He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honour.” - 1 Samuel 2:8

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