Impacting South Africa

Not every mission team that partners with us is from a specific church or organization. For the past 2 weeks, I have been blessed to serve with group of family and friends who decided to put together a team of their own. “We always wanted to travel to Africa and doing ministry while we were there was something God laid on our hearts.” Pretty cool, huh?

Called Impact South Africa, the team of 8 from PA and NJ served in Intabazwe. With 4 teachers on the team - the Lord was delighted to use their gifts and also stretch them as well. Each day, more and more kids came to the children’s program to learn from stories of Joseph, David, Noah and Jonah. They were quick to memorize Bible verses, and happy to sing songs and play games. The kids especially enjoyed the puppet shows which are a pretty rare treat here. And on the last day, more than 90 children prayed the prayer of salvation.

Another cool thing was when a local teacher stopped by to help and to learn how to teach children’s ministry in her home church. Basotho churches don’t usually have children’s Sunday school or VBS like we’re used to back home. Instead, children attend the same service as the adults. That’s why children’s programs are such an important part of our ministry in the villages. They are a great way to introduce children to Christ in ways that are understandable, memorable and also a lot of fun!

Thanks so much for supporting me as I support mission teams who come to Thrive Africa. Together we are changing the lives of children in South Africa!