JJ introduced his father, Hannes the speaker for the evening. He gave us a presentation on the white squatter camps that are popping up all over SA. In opening, Hannes mentioned that we should love our God with all our hearts. Equally we needed to love our neighbors as ourselves. In some of the photos we were reminded of who our neighbors are. In SA there are approximately 430 000 white squatters today. In Pretoria alone there are 65 of these camps. The photos also show the desperate needs of these people, clothes, food, and bedding. Then we are reminded once again that the giving of even the most basic of needs is not the answer for these people. They are in need of something more to get them out from where they are trapped. Again we are reminded that they need discipleship which will cost time and dedication. Another common point was that leaders were chosen from among themselves. This point highlighted by the fact that they were a microsphere, yes a small people group within SA. They look like us etc. but are a very unique culture of their own. In listening to Hannes you could hear how God had taught him about agape love and kingdom values etc. All the things we are learning in theory are being practiced here. Challenges that Hannes and the team face are:
A: Getting the kids to school and keeping them there.
B: Getting the older folks into a safer, better place in which to live.
C: Restoring these people to a place of self dignity and placing them on a better road.
When I consider the book of Revelation then I wonder what letter God would write to us.
Let him who has ears hear what the spirit of God says.
Monday
WEEK 4 - 5 JULY 2008
Ansie opened in prayer. Sonja led us in song. Amazingly the songs that she chose tied in with the talk of the evening. Our facilitator JJ or better known as Johan (to his dad Hannes) opened the discussion. A brief testimony was given about the work party at Ikholwa house by some us earlier that day.
Here is Mario's interpretation to it all....
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I was touched by the courage and love Hans and Peet shows. They are working against structures to do what Jesus told us to do.
ReplyDeleteMy heart breaks for the women and children. A women I know what a need we have to have a cosy place to live and care for our families and they can't do that. And the children do not have any opportunities to get in a better position in life.
Well done on the blogging, Mario!!! I agree with you. It was really a great evening. Such exciting times that we are in. These fellowships are really causing me sleepless nights. So much to digest and ponder on. I can't wait to go out with Hans and learn whatever I can from him. God is really doing something in this mission fellowship.
ReplyDeletei really like your video clip, mario. i think it describes how we all feel at times. really wacky.
ReplyDeleteI'm going tomorrow with on the trip and I don't know what to expect. In one way I don't want to be stared at... I many times feel guilty that I have more than them and I'm not sharing it with them. Selfish. Like when I stop at a traffic light eating something and there is a guy or woman having nothing. And I don't know if I can give them half a naartjie.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on that. I feel the same sometimes. I think you will find them very friendly though. I wish I could go with tomorrow but I will have to go next time.
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