THE LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

305 Uniandra Flats, Laseandra Str,

Moregloed, 0186

Telephone: (+27) 012 333 0108

Cell phone: (+27) 072 995 3245

E-mail: roslistrydom@gmail.com

Website: www.lighthouse.za.org

“I have made you a light to the Gentiles, to bring salvation

to the farthest corners of the earth." (Acts 13:47 NLT)

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

U KAN ‘N VERSKIL MAAK!

Lighthouse Ministries Intl is a partner of THE EAR2HEAR NETWORK

“Ek het U ‘n lig van die nasies gemaak, sodat U tot redding

sal wees tot aan die einde van die aarde” (Handelinge 13:47 NLV)

AUGUST / AUGUSTUS

BLANKETS ON THE WAY FOR THE CHILDREN

We read in Luke 10:28, 25 and 27 the parable of the Good Samaritan and the ques-

tions asked by the expert in the law. He asked: “Teacher, what must I do to inherit

eternal life?” He gave the answer himself: “Love the Lord God with all your heart and

with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind you neighbour as

yourself.” He then asked the important question that I also want to ask today: “WHO

IS MY NEIGHBOUR?” Jesus told the famous parable of the Good Samaritan. He trav-

elled from Jerusalem to Jericho; robbers overtook him, beat him and left him half

dead (Almost like the hi-jacking’s today?) A priest passed that way but although he

saw the man, he passed on the other side. He did not even speak to him, he just ig-

nored him. Then the Levite did likewise - and just to think they were the religious peo-

ple of that time. Then the Samaritan came and did something. It cost him time, effort

and money. He went over to action.

We have a Heavenly Samaritan who came and stopped by us, washed our wounds and

healed us, and paid with His own blood for our needs. Now let us look at our own

country. We can be plagued by beggars at every corner; we see so much need and be-

come hard hearted. Because we cannot help everyone, we help no one. We are over-

whelmed by the need. We “pass by on the other side”. There are hundreds of hungry

children all around Pretoria in the black townships and also the white “camps”. Many

street children, begging on street corners; there are people sleeping under cardboard

boxes in streets. Thank God, there are some Samari-

tans who reach out to these people and do some-

thing. Do you want to be a Levite or a Samaritan?

There are our 600 plus children who are being fed

every day in Winterveld. They have also received

blankets this year, we are thankful! We teach them

the Word by the dramas they so love to take part in.

The Good Samaritan is a favourite. A child, who is a

good reader, reads the word, out of the Bible, and

then the “actors” perform the actions. We all enjoy

the way they interpret the story... but we know they

will never forget it!

News: (1.) The vegetable tunnels are being used,

and spinach is growing well. We have a woman gar-

dener who manages it very competently. Momen-

tum people visited and brought blankets, food and

love. It is sincerely appreciated. (2.) Pastor Edward of Venda’s daughter was hijacked

last year and also left on the side of the road unconscious. Months later after she re-

covered from her wounds, she realised that she was pregnant. He asked her not to

have an abortion and now the babies have been born... twin boys! Our assembly has

been generous to give baby clothes, and they are so thankful. Please pray for her in-

ner healing and provision.

With Love in Jesus, Rosli Strydom (Chairperson)

We thank God for the field

workers and cooks who

work non-stop to help the

children!

In Lukas 10: 25, 27 en 29 sien ons die wetsgeleerde vrae aan Jesus stel... en Sy ant-

woord was die gelykenis van die Barmhartige Samaritaan. Hy vra: “Meneer, wat moet

ek doen om die ewige lewe te kry?” Toe antwoord hy self: “Jy moet die Here jou God

liefhe met jou hele hart en met al jou krag en met jou hele verstand en jou naaste

soos jouself.” Daarna vra hy DIE VRAAG WAT EK VANDAG WIL VRA: “EN WIE IS MY

NAASTE?” Jesus vertel die boeiende gelykenis van die reisiger wat vanaf Jerusalem op

pad was na Jerigo. Hy word deur rowers oorval, geslaan en half dood langs die pad ge-

los. (Klink nogal of hy “hi-jack” deur gegaan het?) Wel, die priester sien hom, maar

gaan ver langs verby. Hy praat nie eers met hom nie, hy ignorer hom net. Toe kom die

leviet ook verby... (en hulle was die godsdienstige van daardie tyd) maar ook hy sien...

maar doen niks nie. Hy gaan ook ver langs verby. Daarna kom die Samaritaan verby...

die Jode het hulle nie eers gegroet nie, hulle was nie geag nie. Maar hy doen iets! Dit

het hom moeite, tyd en geld gekos. Hy was heelwaarskynlik laat vir sy afspraak waar-

heen hy op pad was. Maar hy het iets gedoen!

Ons het ‘n Hemelse Samaritaan wat by ons stilstaan, ons wonde was en heel en ons

neem na ‘n veilige plek, en Hy het self be-

taal met sy eie bloed. Maar om terug te

kom na ons eie land. Ons word so oorval

deur “armlastiges” dat ons nie meer sien

nie. Ons kyk weg, ons harte word on-

gevoelig... ons loop ver langs verby. Daar

is honger wesies in elke swart woonbuurt

en ook in die wit “kampe” om Pretoria.

Daar is hulle wat langs onder kartonne op

die sement sypaadjie slaap... Gelukkig is

daar Barmhartige Samaritane wat wel

uitreik, kos gee, die Evangelie van liefde en verlossing deel. Daar is die straatkinders

wat op elke hoek staan en bedel. Baie van hulle kan nie gerehabiliteer word nie, maar

gelukkig is daar ook Samaritane wat vir hulle omgee en probeer help. Dan is daar ons

kindertjies in Winterveld; meer as 600 wat elke dag ‘n kossie kry. Wat nou in die win-

ter komberse gekry het... Ons leer hulle die Woord deur die dramas wat hulle tog so

graag opvoer. Een daarvan is die “Barmharige Samaritaan”. Enetjie, wat goed kan lees,

lees die verhaal uit die Bybel en dan tree die “akteurs” op om die verhaal uit te speel.

Nuus: (1.) Ek wil weereens dankie se vir die gewers van donasies en hulp op elke

moontlike gebied.Die groentetonnels se spinasie groei pragtig! Daar is ‘n flukse vrou

wat tuinmaak. (2.) Past Edward van Venda se dogter was ‘n slagoffer van ‘n ‘Hijack” en

het later gevind dat sy ook swanger was. Sy het nie laat aborteer nie en die tweeling

(seuntjies) is gebore. Dankie aan ons gemeente wat kleertjies geskenk het. Hulle was

baie dankbaar. Bid asseblief vir haar vir innerlike genesing en voorsiening.

Met Liefde in Christus, Rosli Strydom (Voorsitter)

More blankets to help

600 children.

A project ministry by THE LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

Can you help us make a

difference?

YES YOU CAN!

Contact us today and find out how you can aid us in this courageous mission.

Mission Caretakers: Mrs. R. Strydom (Chairperson); Mrs. G.A Lötter; Ps. D. Molefe; Mr. M Malatji;

Mr. N Thornhill; Mrs. A.M. Botha; Ps. L. Molefe; Mr. M. Lötter; Mr. M. Motsepe;

Mrs. C. Stoltz-Urban; Mrs. N. Mitchell;

PBO NUMBER: 930029375. 23/10/2009. SARS TEU.

NPO NUMBER: 062-404-NPO

Banking Details: Bana Ba Kgosi Children’s Home

(Trading as Bana Ba Kgosi Drop-In

Centre)

Nedbank Gezina Branch: 160345

Cheque Account No: 160 315 4426

Pastor Doris Molefe Bana Ba Kgosi Management

Telephone:

082 470 4045

Postal Address:

P.O. Box 32943, Totiusdal, 0134.

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