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MARCH 2019 CHILD OF THE MONTH – P.M.
PM has been at Bethesda since she was a baby but is now one of the older girls in her family. She enjoys playing, watching TV and sports – especially running. She is easy going yet also very sociable. When she is in “social butterfly” mode, she is excited about life...
Is there any point in facing hardship in ministry?
Orphan and foster care ministry is a daunting task. No doubt, if you’ve spent much time with a child, you know the task of raising children can be among the most sanctifying things that you can do. In our own strength, no one is up to the task of shaping, helping, and...
FEBRUARY 2019 CHILD OF THE MONTH – S.M.
SM is an energetic high school student who has many creative outlets such as singing, writing songs, dancing and drawing. He enjoys helping in the kitchen and cooking for his family (x11 people!). At school he participates in different sporting activities and his...
Worship Matters….From the Phiri Family
Our family consists of 8 children with ages ranging between 4 and 15 years. Because of the above, it was challenging to find a balance in teaching the Word of God in one sitting. As we have been serving at Bethesda since 2014 as house parents, it has been our heart...
JANUARY 2019 CHILD OF THE MONTH – B.K.
B is a sweet young lady who has been at Bethesda for several years now. She is the oldest child in her Bethesda family and in Grade 5 at Jabulane Christian Academy. She enjoys being active and plays netball whenever she gets the opportunity. When she’s at home, she...
What This Teacher Learned at Bethesda
My name is Hannah and I had the privilege of serving and learning at Bethesda for the month of July 2018. I have been a preschool teacher for the past three years and have just begun a new position as a kindergarten (Grade R) teacher in August. Since I had heard about...
Issuing Visas and Land Expropriation in SA/Your Questions Answered
South Africa is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. I may be a bit biased about that because it’s my birthplace, but I don’t think there are many other countries where God’s creativity is so clearly on display. Our impressive coastline that stretches for...
December Child of the Month
T has grown and changed so much since he first arrived to Bethesda and to his new family. He is 5 years and has grown into a strong, healthy young boy. For a while, T was the only boy; but now, he has figured out his place in a house that is full of boys! T is very...
Board Members: Value & How the Role is Important for Exceptional Orphan Care
Fueled by the good news of God’s grace, stirred by God’s heart for justice and His call to care for the marginalized and the fatherless (Ps 68:5-6), and motivated to share the story of the gospel with the next generation (Ps 78:5-7), I’ve been provided the privilege...
Moving to the Next Level
2018 Bethesda Outreach Christmas Offering Goal: Raise $80,000/R1M This is 'seed money' allocated to help begin two key projects in 2019 that position Bethesda to reach more orphaned children in a more effective manner. Project #1 - Temporary Safe Care So often the...
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