After a chilly night, some started to rise at around 5am for a coffee fix before breakfast
We had a time of devotion and prayer before heading out to Ngwenya village for a time of ministry
Just after 9am we departed for Ngwenya Village, crossing the farm soccer field that so many of the locals enjoy. We were accompanied by a few locals involved with uncle Justine to assist with navigation around the village and translation.
Ngwenya Village coming into view.
Starting to interact with the community
We visited a school that has been started in the community. Uncle Justine's involvement with this community is tangible
The children greeted us with enthusiasm. Resources are scarce so pens and books are shared in this crammed classroom.
We split into two teams after leaving the school.
One of the many people we prayed for. Unfortunately alcohol abuse is rife in this community that offers little hope. In spite of their circumstances we were offering them the hope of eternal life with Christ.
The need here is desperate with many children not even having a meal for the day.
The team prays for one of the locals trusting God to move and He did move! All glory to God!
Many homes have a stand like this one on their border selling whatever they can to earn something.
Having a quick break as the temperature rose.
An industrious local manufactures a welding machine out of wire and paper insulation. Unfortunately he does not have enough wire to finish the job and no more money to buy more wire.
Pieter and Bryce taking on the little children in a game of soccer with a home made ball.
More ministry time at a household. They graciously offer us the seating they have and insist we use it.
Uncle Justine helping with translation as we engage and minister to the locals to share the love of Jesus.
An old school blacksmith manufacturing a hoe blade
An elderly couple, Agnes and Joseph, that we spent some time with. They were full of joy and seemed really content, but had almost no food. We were able to bless them a few days later with some oil, soap, cream and 20kg of mielie meal for which they were truly grateful.
Most people cook out in the open using a few coals.
A typical house construction of mud and stick.
Heading back to the farm just after 12pm to have lunch and then onto the netball and soccer clinics.
A bee hive in a tree.
A driver who will remain unnamed destroyed a second tyre in as many days!
The rest of the afternoon was spent running soccer and netball clinics that were well attended by the local village children who thoroughly enjoy it. Biblical principles were taught through the skills demonstrated in the clinic.
The day was concluded with supper, devotions and prayer. Followed by the daily ritual of bucket baths (involves a walk down to the borehole, fill 20l containers with water using the handpump, trekking back up the hill, filling a pot with some water, heating on the fire and repeating for 13 individuals) and finally bedtime at around 22h30 for well deserved rest.
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