“Hope of Glory” Ministry Brings Chirstmas to Hammanskraal!

 

Preparing the fun snacks!

Violet witnessing to the kids!

One of the very young!

Volunteers helping with preparing the meal!

Thelma bringing order to the chaos!

Somef our kids hungry and ready to eat!

One of those attentive to hearing the gospel!

The jumping castle!

Preparing to distribute clothes!

Sharing the gospel with Daddy Legodi and Esther!

Enough clothes for everyone…Praise Him!

We’re blessed to be a blessing!

Potentially their only meal for the day

Some of our younger volunteers!

The grannies & aunties were happy…so were we!

He’s telling Maria the names of 7 other orphans in his household!

Ready to hear the gospel!

Everyone got a copy!

On 19th December, Thelma, Maria, Violet and I headed to Hammanskraal with our cars loaded down with donated clothes, food and a heart to serve. We decided during our meeting the previous month to bring “Christmas to Hammanskraal” for many who are considered orphans in this particular area. It’s amazing how it doesn’t take much to make it feel like Christmas to many of these kids. As usual, the kids with their grannies and aunties were waiting for our arrival. It took some time in the 90 degree weather to prepare a simple meal, put together a fun snack for the kids as well as coordinate sizes for the number of clothes donated. But we managed with other volunteers to lend a helping hand. Not only was every child fed and clothed with tops, trousers and shoes, but we were able to rent two jumping castles that seemed to be the best Christmas present ever. This is just the beginning of things to come as we continue to be the hands and feet of Jesus!

(James 1:27)

Pamoja Africa: Backwards Never, Forward Ever!

First night celebration – a parade of nations!

Pamoja conference praise team!

Students going buck wild on stage from excitement!

Joyce – an old friend from Uganda!

Waiting on others for the Jesus march!

A kodak moment with Igshaan – one of our students from Cape Town!

A market in Abidjan, Cote d’voire

Austin – the tallest man I know from Nigeria! Celebrating International Night!

Marching with the band – it felt like a Black College Reunion experience!

Abidjan – a busy city!

Welcome Pamoja Africa!

An Ivorian taxi!

On New Year’s eve night, 1,100 students representing 35 nations chanted the above statement to commit to taking a stand to redeem their countries with the gospel of Jesus Christ in order to transform the continent of Africa.  The days leading up to this event held main session speakers challenging the audience to holiness, integrity and purity from the word.  There were training seminars as well as topics addressing various needs.  A special treat was a visit by the First Lady of Cote d’Ivoire.  She gave a powerful message challenging the audience to not hold back but to go for it in light of who God has created them to be.  Although the weather in Yamoussoukro, the new capital of Cote d’Ivoire, was a sweltering 97 degrees with high humidity, we did a Jesus march down one of the main streets.  Like every winter conference I’ve attended lives were impacted, life time decisions were made and several more laborers raised up for the harvest!

(Luke 10:2)

“Hope of Glory” NGO

“Hope of Glory” is a non – government organization launched by members of my community bible study to help bring aid to ophanages and others in Hammanskraal – a poverty stricken area an hour north of Pretoria, South Africa.  Our desire is not only to be the “hands and feet” of Jesus as we meet others physical needs but also share the gospel with them.  This is one of many opportunities to train and equip my bible study members – Faith, Maria and Violet – in ministry skills as I disciple/mentor them.  We will be delivering “parcels of love” to those who can’t come to us with the desire to share the love of Jesus to them in word and deed!  Below are just a few captured scenes throughout Hammanskraal!

Inside Mr. Legodi’s hall!

Grannys coming to be interviewed at “Hope of Glory”

Maria interviewing a granny!

One of many homes in Hammanskraal!

Hammanskraal – location of “Hope of Glory”!

Mr. Legodi with the 9th of his 18 children – Violet!

“Hope of Glory” team – Maria, Faith, Voilet and Me!

Central meeting place – Mr. Legodi’s property!

One of many outdoor toilets!

One of many children in need!

Ethiopian Adventure!

Here are a few snap shots of my time in Addis Ababa!  Enjoy!

I had to take a picture of this!

Tiny transport!

New Year’s dinner!

Emerging Leader’s class in Addis Ababa!

Diaspora square – where everybody sells, shops and pick up transport!

Some of the tallest bill boards!

Rebuilding the city after communism!

Facilitating discussion on “teamship”!

Welcome Friends!

Welcome to the beginnings of “JBMemoirs”, which captures a glimpse of my heart, my service, my tips and travel adventures right here in my blog.

Feel free to journey with me as you read, look at pictures and add comments as you feel inspired to do so.  I pray that this website will give you a fuller picture of my experience here in South Africa.  Enjoy the journey with me!