Making After School Care A Treat

On the 28th of July 2013, My family and I had the privilege to visit the Belleview Baptist Church in Johannesburg. It was a very special event.

The children who goes to the after care everyday studied God's Word on certain days. They find it to be a treat to hear and learn about God and His word in this fashion, very casual. On this day they graduated and it was a proud moment for many. They were extremely excited.

Before the graduation I shared the Word of God, reading Genesis chapter one. Every time God speaks in the chapter I made my voice strong and powerful imagining how it could have sounded if God is totally human today. The children were in absolute awe. They enjoyed listening to the Word of God being read to them with different voice tones. So much so that after the reading the children gave me an applause. This was very different for everyone.

After the service I was told that they really enjoyed listening to the Bible. Something people do not enjoy anymore. Give us anything to read except the Bible they would say. The theme of the message was: "I am valuable because God made me.". We looked at different things that was made and the value it held. Just because of who the artist or creator was of a painting made the value increase. You and I are made by God the creator of the universe. He made you last...because He wanted to prove to you that you are made by the best. When one looks at creation, one simply is in awe of the majesty and greatness of God. The same God who made you and me.

The Children were encouraged as the booklet, called "Friends Forever" which they worked through, dealt about God the creator in the first chapter. One of the children gave a testimony about how he learned about God that He alone is the creator. We are not merely existing...we are designed, created to live a life with a purpose.

Here are pictures of each of the children who participated except one, who could not make it to church that morning. Please feel free to share what God is doing in the lives of our children. You are welcome to introduce this program to your church, school or even in after school care programs.

 

Belleview Baptist

Pastor Raphael Kayamba was the one who taught the

 children during the after school care program

a humble and God fearing man.

 

Here is the whole group with the Pastor and Mama Bee

Mama Bee is the one who coordinated this program.

She is a woman of a special breed. Her love and

passion for God's Word is evident to all.

Please contact us should you be interested at www.bibleleague.co.za where you will find the relevant information.

A League of It's Own: No More Afraid because His Brother is a Witchdotor...

A League of It's Own: No More Afraid because His Brother is a Witchdotor...: A Testimony From Britz. On the 14th of July 2013, I met with a number of people in the Mabopani area. A few of the young people and one...

No More Afraid because His Brother is a Witchdotor...

A Testimony From Britz.

On the 14th of July 2013, I met with a number of people in the Mabopani area. A few of the young people and one matured lady graduated on that day. They received their certificates with great joy.


There was a young man in the group. He was the only man who was in the graduation class. He gave the testimony that he comes from a home where his brother is a witchdoctor. A witchdoctor is also called a Traditional Healer. They use parts of animals, plants and anything they would need to perform rituals. They get their training from spirits, which means they worship their ancestors and are led by them.

This young man did not have the freedom to tell other people that he is a believer in Christ Jesus as he was afraid of what people would say about him knowing that his brother is a Witchdoctor. While doing the training, going through the G.O.L.D. Booklet from the Bible League, he had a change of heart. He saw that he does not need to be afraid. Jesus came to set him free and he is free indeed. He realized that he cannot be held accountable for the choice his family makes. He should not fear to share his testimony as it has the power to help others out of darkness into God's marvelous light.

He said that when he had this realization it was like a heavy weight falling off from him. God is amazing! He is an ever present help in times of trouble. He gives understanding as He reveals things to us by the power of the Holy Spirit. Please pray for this young man. There may be many like him out there, who has changed or wants a change but are afraid because of where they come from. God has the power to do more then we could ever ask or think when we believe in Him through Jesus Christ our Savior, who is our Savior from sin.

Promotion in Rustenburg!

Maxwell and Bai went to Rustenburg to promote the Bible League of South Africa and then from there they are going to Mafikeng. I will update you about this trip in the next blog. The pictures here was when Bai went to Rustenburg for the first time to do a graduation and she did very well. The church is called, Sediba Sa Thapelo Letsha La Bethesda.

The leadership of this church are very excited to be a part of BLSA. They were at our banquet last year and promised to participate in our programs this year. They are very eager. So much so that they kept on calling and emailing us to come and make a presentation there in their area and bring Bibles as well. They went around in the area and invited a number of people and school representatives. They want others to share in the truth which they are discovering through God's Word.

Please pray for this partnership. We thank God for people who are eager to see His Word placed in the hands of those who does not have His word. May God's Word not only be in the hands of people, but especially in their hearts. It is in the heart where transformation happens. The hearts responds first then the mind. The mind is many times too slow as it tries to make sense of everything, yet not everything can be understood by the mind. It needs just believing in the heart.

I trust that you will enjoy browsing through these pictures. These are the students who went through the youth program. It is called 'G.O.L.D. Life' program. It means Discovering God Ordained Life and Dream. This program helps young people to understand the way they are, who they are, their purpose, the will of God, vision, decision-making and most of all to share what they learn and know with others. Please pray for these young people to stay at the feet of Jesus wanting to serve Him in Spirit and in Truth. The adults went through  Project Philip.

Just notice how some of them covered their Bibles...so precious!

 

 

 

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