by Ruth Rising | Mar 7, 2022 | Raised to Praise 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...
by Ruth Rising | Jun 25, 2018 | Raised to Praise Update
Many of our partnering churches and individuals have prayed and participated in our 2017 Christmas offering designated toward the construction of a school Hall. Here is an update and progress report on this project. Phase 1 Start-up funds. The 2017 Christmas...
by Ruth Rising | Jun 22, 2018 | Raised to Praise Update
I believe its entirely appropriate to say that Tom and Jan Jonker are never going to actually retire! Although they are “formally” retired, Tom and Jan never want to stop working or using their God-given gifts to benefit others. When they heard that JCA would have the...
by Ruth Rising | Jun 19, 2018 | Raised to Praise Update
Goal: Raise $80,000/R1M as ‘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 – Start a Place of Safety & Transition home in the Pretoria...
by Ruth Rising | Feb 22, 2018 | Raised to Praise Update
Themba and Betty Kabeni are new houseparents at Bethesda Outreach. They began working in mid December when Fritz and Masello Shikwambane moved back into the community. The Kabeni’s have known another one of our houseparent couples, George and Florah Sithole, for a...
by Ruth Rising | Feb 15, 2018 | Raised to Praise Update
Jabulane Christian Academy began their new school year this month with approximately 230 students in grades R (Kindergarten) through 7. This is a 140% increase in the last 5 years. We need more space as we reach more children and families in this growing community. We...