Compassionate Care for African Orphans

“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”
—James 1:27

2021 Christmas Project!

Multi-Sports Field Goal: R2.2M / $150,000

An excerpt from Quentin’s blog, More than Play
…Our Bethesda children and the many children in JCA that come from our community have stories of brokenness with hope found in Christ. Our desire is for them to see the real hero, Jesus, who steps into their brokenness to save them and bring life and hope and healing. Another reason we want our children to play is that we want our children to have fun and to see that in the brokenness and hardship of this world, there are hopes and joys that God gives and allows us to enjoy.

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April Child of the Month – A.M.

The April Child of the Month is A but most people call her with a nickname that starts with “N.” She is very new to Bethesda and only arrived a few months ago with a group of siblings. A is 14 years old and still adjusting to new routines, rules, siblings, parents...

March 2022 Child of the Month B.A.

B is 9 years old and interested in everything. He is also well known for his friendliness. You can usually find him outside playing with his friends, kicking a soccer ball around or finding something interesting to do. He enjoys reading and is doing fairly well in...

February 2022 Highlights from the Update

It is of immeasurable value for believers to know that our God is sovereign. In times like these when the world is poised on the brink of war and there is so much uncertainty, we should take courage and comfort from God’s sovereign control. We need to actively trust...

February 2022 Child of the Month Z.A.

Z is 7 turning 8 this year. He is a typical active boy who is brimming with personality. He loves to play soccer, playing on the playground, helping in the kitchen and working outside in the garden. He has a great sense of humor which makes people laugh (and may or...

January 2022 Child of the Month – B.M.

My name is B. I am one of two girls in my family. I have always enjoyed dramatic arts and have love listening to music and dancing whenever I have the time. I also enjoy baking and have taken some courses in school to learn how to cook/bake even better. I love...

December Child of the Month – T.M.

T came to Bethesda when he was very young - just a few years old. He bonded quickly with his parents and now he’s one of a group of fun-loving, crazy boys in his home. T is 8 years old and loves to drum. In fact, he will turn almost anything he can find into a drum....

October Child of the Month – R.M.

My name is R.M. and I have been a part of Bethesda Outreach for the majority of my life. I am so grateful for the family God has given me and the godly upbringing that they have worked to accomplish in my life. Now that I am moving towards the end of my university...

November Child of the Month – G.M.

My name is G.M. I am in high school and so thankful for my family. They love and care about me and I can always count on them. When I am home, I help in the kitchen by baking and cooking as well as doing some of the cleaning and the dishes as well. When I have free...

More Than Play

If you visit Jabulane Christian Academy at Bethesda Outreach, it is normal to hear children’s voices and see them playing on our property with big smiles on their faces. If they are not playing on the jungle gym, then they are throwing a netball or playing soccer so...

September 2021 Child of the Month – V.M.

V is a 19 year old young man who enjoys playing soccer as well as cooking (he really likes spaghetti with mince/ground beef). He has grown into a kind and respectful person who tries his best at whatever he does. He helps with the sound system at church and has shown...

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JCA Registration Documents

Click the link below to download the registration documents JCA Application Packet (New Learners) JCA Re-Registration Packet (Returning Learners only) JCA Prospectus 2022 Terms & Fees 2022: Terms & Fees: New Learners Terms & Fees: Returning Learners Terms...

April 2021 Newsletter – JCA

(Download the PDF) Parent Teacher Conferences Thank you to all the Parents who made appointments with their children’s teachers and took the time to meet with them. The teachers were pleased to have the opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with you and...

February 2021 Newsletter – JCA

Construction of 5 additional classrooms will start soon! We have good news to share with our JCA family. We have reached our 2020 Christmas Project goal and raised over $200 000 (approximately R3 million)! We have received donations from South Africa as well as from...

JCA Stationery Requirements 2022

Click the link below to download the stationery requirements. Grade R Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4-7 Click here for more information about registration. Click here to download the registration documents. Please contact us if you have any questions.

JCA Stationery Requirements 2021

Click the link below to download the stationery requirements. Grade R Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4-7 Click here for more information about registration. Click here to download the registration documents. Please contact us if you have any questions.

JCA August 2020 Newsletter

“Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable.” -Psalm 145:2-3 (ESV) A Unique Term 2 Term 2 is drawing to an end, and what a unique one it has been! The term started...

JCA June Newsletter

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JCA March 2020 Newsletter

Dear Parents/Guardians The year 2020 arrived with great anticipation and before we knew it the season changed to autumn and term 1 has come to an end! We hope all 73 new learners and their parents have settled in well into the JCA family. We hope that all our families...

JCA April 2020 Calendar

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JCA March 2020 Calendar

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