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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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The local Hands at Work teams across Africa truly exemplify what it means to be servant leaders. Committed to speaking hope, truth and life into the lives of the most vulnerable, they serve with gentle but firm leadership, always giving of themselves, even when it personally costs them. Through their positive Godly example, the next generation is learning what it means to be servant-hearted leaders within their communities.⁠ ⁠ #ChristAsOurFoundation
The local Hands at Work teams across Africa truly exemplify what it means to be servant leaders. Committed to speaking hope, truth and life into the lives of the most vulnerable, they serve with gentle but firm leadership, always giving of themselves, even when it personally costs them. Through their positive Godly example, the next generation is learning what it means to be servant-hearted leaders within their communities.⁠ ⁠ #ChristAsOurFoundation
Temitope Community, #Nigeria.   Talkative four-year-old Excel* radiates the shining light of Christ. Mercy, the coordinator of the Temitope Community Based Organisation, found Excel while doing #HolyHomeVisits. She quickly realised that Excel, along with his siblings, were amongst the most vulnerable living in Temitope. With no one to help him, he would often run through the community, seemingly alone in a world without food or comfort. When his father died, life became even more difficult for his mother, who spends her days selling fish. Mercy invited Excel and his brother to the Care Point. Excel’s mother knows that her children are in a secure and loving environment that is out of harm’s way and is relieved that she no longer has to carry her burdens alone.  #ServingTheMostVulnerable
Temitope Community, #Nigeria.   Talkative four-year-old Excel* radiates the shining light of Christ. Mercy, the coordinator of the Temitope Community Based Organisation, found Excel while doing #HolyHomeVisits. She quickly realised that Excel, along with his siblings, were amongst the most vulnerable living in Temitope. With no one to help him, he would often run through the community, seemingly alone in a world without food or comfort. When his father died, life became even more difficult for his mother, who spends her days selling fish. Mercy invited Excel and his brother to the Care Point. Excel’s mother knows that her children are in a secure and loving environment that is out of harm’s way and is relieved that she no longer has to carry her burdens alone.  #ServingTheMostVulnerable
“Ladies Prayer on Tuesday mornings has helped me spiritually. I feel challenged and encouraged, which helps to keep my focus on God.” ⁠ ⁠ – Rita Mbuzi, African Volunteer (#Zambia).⁠ ⁠ #ChristOurFoundation
“Ladies Prayer on Tuesday mornings has helped me spiritually. I feel challenged and encouraged, which helps to keep my focus on God.” ⁠ ⁠ – Rita Mbuzi, African Volunteer (#Zambia).⁠ ⁠ #ChristOurFoundation
When the older children come to the Care Point, they serve the younger children by helping them wash their hands and distributing their food. It is incredible to see the way in which the older children are serving and following the positive example set by their #CareWorkers.
When the older children come to the Care Point, they serve the younger children by helping them wash their hands and distributing their food. It is incredible to see the way in which the older children are serving and following the positive example set by their #CareWorkers.
Erick Rukang (middle) is one of Hands at Work's African Leaders serving in the #DemocraticRepublicofCongo. With an incredible faith, courage, and Christ-like grace and compassion, he remains committed to serving the most vulnerable children and sharing about the hope and love of Christ, in the midst of turmoil and uncertainty.   Thank God for African Leaders like Erick, who daily give of themselves to serve the most vulnerable. Pray for protection and peace in times of difficulty and instability.
Erick Rukang (middle) is one of Hands at Work's African Leaders serving in the #DemocraticRepublicofCongo. With an incredible faith, courage, and Christ-like grace and compassion, he remains committed to serving the most vulnerable children and sharing about the hope and love of Christ, in the midst of turmoil and uncertainty.   Thank God for African Leaders like Erick, who daily give of themselves to serve the most vulnerable. Pray for protection and peace in times of difficulty and instability.
28-year-old Margret grew up coming to the Care Point in Welverdiend Community, #SouthAfrica, along with her sister. Today, Margret is no longer a child attending the Care Point but is the mother to two young boys who do. She has a heart to care for children and has created a welcoming space at her home, where children can come and play games, sing and dance together. Through a home visit, she was encouraged to consider becoming a #CareWorker and invest into the lives of the community, just as she too was invested into.⁠ ⁠ #ServingTheMostVulnerable
28-year-old Margret grew up coming to the Care Point in Welverdiend Community, #SouthAfrica, along with her sister. Today, Margret is no longer a child attending the Care Point but is the mother to two young boys who do. She has a heart to care for children and has created a welcoming space at her home, where children can come and play games, sing and dance together. Through a home visit, she was encouraged to consider becoming a #CareWorker and invest into the lives of the community, just as she too was invested into.⁠ ⁠ #ServingTheMostVulnerable
"It has been a surprising blessing serving in Zimbabwe with Hands at Work because I didn't realise the vulnerability in my country. As Zimbabwe volunteers, we have a responsibility to challenge certain aspects within our culture which can sometimes be difficult as it requires you to question things that you've always believed in. Living in community has been an amazing experience with each person coming from different backgrounds and cultures. Yet, we are all serving the same Father and we are all part of one big family with God as our Father.” ⁠ - Kupa Shapeta, African Volunteer (#Zimbabwe), reflects on serving with Hands at Work in her home country of Zimbabwe.⁠ ⁠ #ChristOurFoundation #ServingTheMostVulnerable⁠
"It has been a surprising blessing serving in Zimbabwe with Hands at Work because I didn't realise the vulnerability in my country. As Zimbabwe volunteers, we have a responsibility to challenge certain aspects within our culture which can sometimes be difficult as it requires you to question things that you've always believed in. Living in community has been an amazing experience with each person coming from different backgrounds and cultures. Yet, we are all serving the same Father and we are all part of one big family with God as our Father.” ⁠ - Kupa Shapeta, African Volunteer (#Zimbabwe), reflects on serving with Hands at Work in her home country of Zimbabwe.⁠ ⁠ #ChristOurFoundation #ServingTheMostVulnerable⁠
Mluti Community, South Africa.   13-year-old Thandiwe* and her family move from hut to hut and therefore with no fixed or familiar home, Thandiwe has fully embraced the loving, family-like atmosphere of the Care Point. For Thandiwe, the Care Point is her ‘happy place’. Thandiwe feels safe at the Care Point, trusting the #CareWorkers so implicitly that she regularly chats over her difficulties with them and they, in their turn, offer parental, attentive advice. Currently living next door to the Care Point, Thandiwe and her family are under the daily watchful and loving eyes of the Care Workers.  #ServingTheMostVulnerable
Mluti Community, South Africa.   13-year-old Thandiwe* and her family move from hut to hut and therefore with no fixed or familiar home, Thandiwe has fully embraced the loving, family-like atmosphere of the Care Point. For Thandiwe, the Care Point is her ‘happy place’. Thandiwe feels safe at the Care Point, trusting the #CareWorkers so implicitly that she regularly chats over her difficulties with them and they, in their turn, offer parental, attentive advice. Currently living next door to the Care Point, Thandiwe and her family are under the daily watchful and loving eyes of the Care Workers.  #ServingTheMostVulnerable
Psalm 56:8 – “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.”⁠ ⁠ #Scripture #ServingTheMostVulnerable
Psalm 56:8 – “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.”⁠ ⁠ #Scripture #ServingTheMostVulnerable
13-year-old Zensele* loves attending the Care Point in Sthobela A Community, #SouthAfrica, and never misses a day! He enthusiastically plays soccer with the other children and, whenever he sees an opportunity, helps to serve the younger children. The Sthobela #CareWorkers have played an important role in Zensele’s life and have been a lifeline to his whole family.⠀ ⠀ #ServingTheMostVulnerable
13-year-old Zensele* loves attending the Care Point in Sthobela A Community, #SouthAfrica, and never misses a day! He enthusiastically plays soccer with the other children and, whenever he sees an opportunity, helps to serve the younger children. The Sthobela #CareWorkers have played an important role in Zensele’s life and have been a lifeline to his whole family.⠀ ⠀ #ServingTheMostVulnerable
‘Nehemiah said, “….This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”’⠀ – Nehemiah 8:10
‘Nehemiah said, “….This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”’⠀ – Nehemiah 8:10
"As children of Christ, who have experienced healing from our brokenness, we have a responsibility to help bring that healing and the Good News of Jesus to the children, Care Workers and Primary Caregivers who we serve in our communities across Africa."⁠ ⁠ Celine Letkeman, International Volunteer (#Canada), shares her experience of finding beauty in brokenness and vulnerability – and the responsibility that we carry to share that with the most vulnerable. To read more, click link in bio.⁠ ⁠ #ChristOurFoundation
"As children of Christ, who have experienced healing from our brokenness, we have a responsibility to help bring that healing and the Good News of Jesus to the children, Care Workers and Primary Caregivers who we serve in our communities across Africa."⁠ ⁠ Celine Letkeman, International Volunteer (#Canada), shares her experience of finding beauty in brokenness and vulnerability – and the responsibility that we carry to share that with the most vulnerable. To read more, click link in bio.⁠ ⁠ #ChristOurFoundation
George Snyman, co-founder of Hands at Work, frequently travels to the International Offices in #Australia, #Canada, the #UK and the #US, where he spends time sharing about Hands at Work and speaking as a voice for the voiceless. Recently, while George was in the UK, he had the opportunity to attend the yearly gathering of advocates, where they met together to hear stories from the ground in Africa and discuss how they can continue to advocate and speak as a voice for the voiceless.⁠ ⁠ #ServingTheMostVulnerable
George Snyman, co-founder of Hands at Work, frequently travels to the International Offices in #Australia, #Canada, the #UK and the #US, where he spends time sharing about Hands at Work and speaking as a voice for the voiceless. Recently, while George was in the UK, he had the opportunity to attend the yearly gathering of advocates, where they met together to hear stories from the ground in Africa and discuss how they can continue to advocate and speak as a voice for the voiceless.⁠ ⁠ #ServingTheMostVulnerable
“Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not only me but also my Father who sent me.” – Mark 9:37
“Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not only me but also my Father who sent me.” – Mark 9:37
Dan Waspe, International Volunteer (#UK) & Matthew (Hands at Work team in Lagos, #Nigeria) ⁠ ⁠ “We spent two weeks 24/7 with one another. We talked life and compared cultures and countries. We talked about where our cultures clashed and about Kingdom culture. The big breakthrough happened when Matthew spent time in Zambia. There are certain things that he saw in Zambia which he realised were Hands at Work things and not simply ‘Dan things’. When he sees people playing with kids and washing dishes, he realises that it is a Hands at Work thing. It has been a privilege and amazing to be a part of.”⁠ ⁠ #ServingTheMostVulnerable
Dan Waspe, International Volunteer (#UK) & Matthew (Hands at Work team in Lagos, #Nigeria) ⁠ ⁠ “We spent two weeks 24/7 with one another. We talked life and compared cultures and countries. We talked about where our cultures clashed and about Kingdom culture. The big breakthrough happened when Matthew spent time in Zambia. There are certain things that he saw in Zambia which he realised were Hands at Work things and not simply ‘Dan things’. When he sees people playing with kids and washing dishes, he realises that it is a Hands at Work thing. It has been a privilege and amazing to be a part of.”⁠ ⁠ #ServingTheMostVulnerable
The local Hands at Work teams across Africa truly exemplify what it means to be servant leaders. Committed to speaking hope, truth and life into the lives of the most vulnerable, they serve with gentle but firm leadership, always giving of themselves, even when it personally costs them. Through their positive Godly example, the next generation is learning what it means to be servant-hearted leaders within their communities.⁠ ⁠ #ChristAsOurFoundation Temitope Community, #Nigeria.   Talkative four-year-old Excel* radiates the shining light of Christ. Mercy, the coordinator of the Temitope Community Based Organisation, found Excel while doing #HolyHomeVisits. She quickly realised that Excel, along with his siblings, were amongst the most vulnerable living in Temitope. With no one to help him, he would often run through the community, seemingly alone in a world without food or comfort. When his father died, life became even more difficult for his mother, who spends her days selling fish. Mercy invited Excel and his brother to the Care Point. Excel’s mother knows that her children are in a secure and loving environment that is out of harm’s way and is relieved that she no longer has to carry her burdens alone.  #ServingTheMostVulnerable “Ladies Prayer on Tuesday mornings has helped me spiritually. I feel challenged and encouraged, which helps to keep my focus on God.” ⁠ ⁠ – Rita Mbuzi, African Volunteer (#Zambia).⁠ ⁠ #ChristOurFoundation When the older children come to the Care Point, they serve the younger children by helping them wash their hands and distributing their food. It is incredible to see the way in which the older children are serving and following the positive example set by their #CareWorkers. Erick Rukang (middle) is one of Hands at Work's African Leaders serving in the #DemocraticRepublicofCongo. With an incredible faith, courage, and Christ-like grace and compassion, he remains committed to serving the most vulnerable children and sharing about the hope and love of Christ, in the midst of turmoil and uncertainty.   Thank God for African Leaders like Erick, who daily give of themselves to serve the most vulnerable. Pray for protection and peace in times of difficulty and instability. 28-year-old Margret grew up coming to the Care Point in Welverdiend Community, #SouthAfrica, along with her sister. Today, Margret is no longer a child attending the Care Point but is the mother to two young boys who do. She has a heart to care for children and has created a welcoming space at her home, where children can come and play games, sing and dance together. Through a home visit, she was encouraged to consider becoming a #CareWorker and invest into the lives of the community, just as she too was invested into.⁠ ⁠ #ServingTheMostVulnerable "It has been a surprising blessing serving in Zimbabwe with Hands at Work because I didn't realise the vulnerability in my country. As Zimbabwe volunteers, we have a responsibility to challenge certain aspects within our culture which can sometimes be difficult as it requires you to question things that you've always believed in. Living in community has been an amazing experience with each person coming from different backgrounds and cultures. Yet, we are all serving the same Father and we are all part of one big family with God as our Father.” ⁠ - Kupa Shapeta, African Volunteer (#Zimbabwe), reflects on serving with Hands at Work in her home country of Zimbabwe.⁠ ⁠ #ChristOurFoundation #ServingTheMostVulnerable⁠ Mluti Community, South Africa.   13-year-old Thandiwe* and her family move from hut to hut and therefore with no fixed or familiar home, Thandiwe has fully embraced the loving, family-like atmosphere of the Care Point. For Thandiwe, the Care Point is her ‘happy place’. Thandiwe feels safe at the Care Point, trusting the #CareWorkers so implicitly that she regularly chats over her difficulties with them and they, in their turn, offer parental, attentive advice. Currently living next door to the Care Point, Thandiwe and her family are under the daily watchful and loving eyes of the Care Workers.  #ServingTheMostVulnerable Psalm 56:8 – “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.”⁠ ⁠ #Scripture #ServingTheMostVulnerable 13-year-old Zensele* loves attending the Care Point in Sthobela A Community, #SouthAfrica, and never misses a day! He enthusiastically plays soccer with the other children and, whenever he sees an opportunity, helps to serve the younger children. The Sthobela #CareWorkers have played an important role in Zensele’s life and have been a lifeline to his whole family.⠀ ⠀ #ServingTheMostVulnerable ‘Nehemiah said, “….This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”’⠀ – Nehemiah 8:10 "As children of Christ, who have experienced healing from our brokenness, we have a responsibility to help bring that healing and the Good News of Jesus to the children, Care Workers and Primary Caregivers who we serve in our communities across Africa."⁠ ⁠ Celine Letkeman, International Volunteer (#Canada), shares her experience of finding beauty in brokenness and vulnerability – and the responsibility that we carry to share that with the most vulnerable. To read more, click link in bio.⁠ ⁠ #ChristOurFoundation George Snyman, co-founder of Hands at Work, frequently travels to the International Offices in #Australia, #Canada, the #UK and the #US, where he spends time sharing about Hands at Work and speaking as a voice for the voiceless. Recently, while George was in the UK, he had the opportunity to attend the yearly gathering of advocates, where they met together to hear stories from the ground in Africa and discuss how they can continue to advocate and speak as a voice for the voiceless.⁠ ⁠ #ServingTheMostVulnerable “Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not only me but also my Father who sent me.” – Mark 9:37 Dan Waspe, International Volunteer (#UK) & Matthew (Hands at Work team in Lagos, #Nigeria) ⁠ ⁠ “We spent two weeks 24/7 with one another. We talked life and compared cultures and countries. We talked about where our cultures clashed and about Kingdom culture. The big breakthrough happened when Matthew spent time in Zambia. There are certain things that he saw in Zambia which he realised were Hands at Work things and not simply ‘Dan things’. When he sees people playing with kids and washing dishes, he realises that it is a Hands at Work thing. It has been a privilege and amazing to be a part of.”⁠ ⁠ #ServingTheMostVulnerable

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