Anchor Your Life at God Cares in Pacaltsdorp, South Africa
Africa
Winter Packs
I wanted to leave you with a few more pictures from our winter pack distribution in Lesotho. Participating in our distributions is one of my favorite moments in the ministry. It’s a wonderful opportunity for us to love on these kids.
And of course, the smiles always make it worthwhile!
I’m already looking forward to our Christmas Pack distribution in December!
A Place To Play
The Need: A Place to Play in Syferfontein
The Need:
“By far the biggest concern and problem that we picked up during these evaluations is a lack of stimulation between children and parents. We found that this is mainly due to the fact that families lack books, toys, games and parental knowledge and guidance. Children that are not in school yet hang around the streets playing with dirty water or with anything they can find in the streets.
Because of these circumstances we found a big delay in reaching their milestones compared to other children their own age. We found low muscle tone and muscle bulk, poor balance, core stability, coordination and proprioception. These toddlers all appear smaller than their age, weak and with very little muscle strength. They are cognitively behind and struggle with concentration.
Children learn through playing and get stronger through repetition. Due to the vast number of children that we have seen in Syferfontein, we feel that putting up a playground with the correct and necessary equipment to address the above mentioned problems it would be a good start to help them develop.” – Bertha DuPlessis and Karen LeRoux
The Beginning: 
The Challenges:
The Progress: 
Shaded Area
Fence completed!
Low areas filled!
Equipment starts to arrive
You can help us with the playground…
Loving Covers
Last year we began a special partnership with a ministry in Chicago called, “Loving Covers.” The ministry provides special hand-sewn blankets and backpacks which they deliver to needy children all over the world. Each blanket is individually made and uniquely created by the women involved in the ministry.
These are cherished blankets that share the love of Jesus by bringing warmth, hope, and comfort to those who receive them. And we were lucky enough to provide a few of these blankets to some special people in Lesotho.
Thanks Loving Covers for pouring your hearts into this project, your love is being spread all the way to Lesotho, Southern Africa!
Balloon Animals
During our first day in Lesotho we also visited with our village kids who participate in the weekly Bible Study. Under Ed’s leadership, the American’s drew up a special treat for the kids. Balloon animals for everyone!
They are always so patient and sweet as they wait in line. The dogs and hats seemed to be the most popular!
It’s the little things, which bring the biggest smiles!
Thanks Ed and team for showing up and making a difference in the lives of the Lesotho children!
Making an Impression
“Blessed are those who give without remembering. And blessed are those who take without forgetting.” – Bernard Meltzer
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Winter Faces
These are the faces of some of the children who benefited from our 2013 winter pack distribution. There are many more children like this who are in need of support for the upcoming winter months as they face temperatures below freezing.
Help us provide new winter packs for 250 children in Southern Africa by visiting our webpage here.
Report Cards
Showing off a job well done as 100% of our children passed their end of the year exams and will be moving on to the next level! We are so proud of the kids and all of their hard work.
God is doing incredible work in Lesotho, we can’t wait to see what He accomplishes through these children!
Great job guys! We are looking forward to a new school year in January!