Vulnerable Children

All Nations has a ministry in Masiphumelele that reaches out to children whose parents are sick or who are poorer then the rest around them.  Most of these children liven in the area of Masi called the Wet Lands – it’s the worst of the worst.  The ministry is called Vulnerable Children.  There are 19 of these children who are sponsored by families in the states (Much like Compassion International and World Vision).  On Friday I was given the privilege to sort out the food that is given to these children and their families each month thanks to their sponsors back in the States!  It was an amazing experience to be a part of it on the receiving end of things!  I was also able to visit many of the homes of these children and meet their families. 

Yesterday I went to Red Hill for T for T.  I'm not sure what that stands for but it’s their House Church planting ministry.  They have handed off facilitating it to a local man – Papa Williams.  It was neat to sit in and even participate in this type of bible study!  When we got back we had an impromptu meeting about our time there and the progress that is being made in Red Hill.  It was really good for me to sit in and see where the staff of All Nations is coming from.  They really strategize and think about the ministries that they are doing there.  They discussed people that look like leaders that could start their own ministries and talked about changes that may need to be made.  What I took away from this meeting was that ministry doesn’t need to be random.  All Nations is looking ahead so that when they leave they don’t take their ministry with them but rather the people can encourage one another and spread the good news even more.  I am learning so much!

This week will be an interesting week.  There is a short-term team coming in from the states that will be working in Masiphumelele.  Because of that I may not have the transportation I need to get to Red Hill.  So if you would pray that it all works out that would be great!  Also, my throat has been sore for a few days now – I'm not sick though – so could you pray for that to go away also?  Thanks friends and family!  I really appreciate you all.