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Mbabane Hhohho
Just hope, and hope, and hope, until you braver grow
His grace is strength and life, His love is bloom and flower
Just rest and rest and rest within His tender power
God’s life is in your life, from him you may not flee
Just pray and pray and pray till you have faith to see
El Shaddai Primary School
1. Children
We were swamped with families that needed their children to come to the school unfortunately the
previous head teacher did not focus on the needy children and we ended up taking in much more
children than we planned for. The grade 1 class had to many children and it was a challenge for
Mrs Mhlanga to control them. Hopefully with the government making a commitment to start with
free education in 2010 the excess grade 1 and 2 children from other areas, that could not afford
school fees, could return and go to school closer to their homes. Some of these little ones walked to
school 2hrs in the morning and 2 returning home in the afternoons.
We are excited as this is the first year we have a grade 7 class and they are currently writing the
government exams. Our prayers are with these children as so many that need to go to high school
do not have the funds to go.
2. Teachers
This has proved to be a difficult year all around. As the year started we ran into major problems
with our head teacher and government teachers. Due to moral and discipline issues we had to let
them leave the school. As time moved on we were hopeful with the replacements but once again
ran into similar problems.
Margie and I had been praying for a head teacher and finally TSC called for us to interview new
candidates. God proved to be faithful and our current head teacher Lenny was an answer to prayer.
She is wonderful with the children and they love her very much. Themba Matsebula and Mr Maseko
are also government teachers and they are doing a great job.
The temporal teachers are a blessing as always, Mrs Shiba, Mrs Mhlanga, Jo-anna and Monday. It is
our prayer to pay them a better wage, please keep this in your prayers. El Shaddai Ministry is helping
Monday to study and get his teaching diploma, when he has studied for a year the government will
pay him a wage of E3000. His current wage is E1000 and the other temporal teachers get less. A big
thank you to CLF that has committed to help provide the funds we so much need to pay these
teachers and buy food to feed the children.
3. Uniforms
Blessings, blessings ,blessings. As the uniforms started to look very worn out Anne made a plan and
surprised us. Janine also blessed the little ones with uniforms from their school. Virginia and Dennis
also helped with the track pants. The Taiwanese students, they blessed the children with shoes and
stationery. The All4Jesus team gave a back-pack filled with food to each child in the school. God is so
good
The way to find God’s treasure-house of blessing is to climb the ladder of his divine promises. Those
promises are a key that opens the door to the riches of God’s grace and favour.
Thank you to all the people that donated the uniforms without your loving gifts, El Shaddai ministry
would not have been able to bless the children. They jumped with joy when they received their gifts
and sang praises to the Lord.
Philippians . 3:8 I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing
greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.
4. School Buildings
A big thank you to CLF, they provided the funds for the final classroom and media room. These
buildings finalised the primary school building project. Praise God as the media room would also
provide the school with much needed computer studies and a library to do research. Rural schools in
Swaziland do not have these facilities so once again we raise our hands to praise God. Ron Purias
has committed to sending us the much needed computers for the school. As they got back from
their trip to El Shaddai a teacher from one of the schools told him that they are willing to donate the
schools computers to the mission, wow what a blessing. He is getting a container together to ship
them over as soon as they have the funds
The head teachers home and the second home currently in construction was funded by CLF. The
remaining teachers home funded by CLF would be built early in 2010.
5. Food
The children were blessed with a healthy meal each day. CLF funded the food and the government
also provided supplies to make this possible.
Pre-school
As we had no funding for the pre-school programme we considered to close it. The parents begged
us to keep it open as all the other pre-schools where really expensive. We closed our eyes and
continued in faith. Stacey blessed us and provided the 300 dollars needed for the daily food and we
juggled to get the funds to pay the teachers. Supplies also came from trip blessings. Thank you once
again for all who have given and blessed the children at the pre-school.
Many people want the glory without the cross, and the shining light without the burning fire, but
crucifixion comes before coronation. Light is always costly and comes at the expense of that which
produces it. An unlit candle does not shine, for burning must come before light. And we can be of
little use to others without a cost to ourselves. May all who gave up their safe environment to
come and share your time with the little ones be blessed in Christ Jesus.
Pray for 2010 and that God would provide in His time for these little ones. Sometimes closing down
would seem to be the right route to go. We have come to see that these precious angels also need
to be prepared for their long road toward an education to change their situation and give them hope
for the future.
Baby House
1. Staff
The staff have been wonderful but have also gone through their share of problems this year. Irene
lost many of her family members this year and the most difficult was her son that committed
suicide. The government omitted his result in the paper and he thought he failed and then hung
himself. Elsie is always at work and a great blessing it surprises me how she is always smiling. As
single mother she never complains and would crochet evenings to make more money to help her
children. Bongiwe has not been well please keep her in your prayers. Margie has been a great
support in many ways. She was attacked by the dogs and it is a miracle that she is with us today. She
had a great time in the USA and took Danny with to visit.
2. Children
The little ones are doing great and Angelique has become a real missy. It is such a blessing to see
how much they have grown and changed in this year. Xolile and Lungisi also joined the home this
year and Gift upgraded into the girls dorm.
3. Building
We finally got the contractors to plaster the outside of the baby house and we have the
students from South Africa coming in December to paint the outside. Margie also raised the
funds to put in their own playground. CLF provided the funds to fence around and this made
it possible for the little ones to venture out safely and play on their newly built playground.
El Shaddai Kitchen
The HFA trip made a beautiful cafe mural in the kitchen. This made going in there so much
fun, just feels like you are sitting on the side of the road in Europe. Thank you for taking the
time and making this possible. Thandi that worked in the kitchen went home to take care of
her daughter that is very ill. Zodwa took over her responsibilities in the kitchen and is doing
a great job. The contractors also plastered the outside now we need to raise awareness so
that we could paint the outside dorm and kitchen. Boy oh boy must say things are starting
to look great.
The church
As usual the church has been used for multiple departments. During the week it is used as
the pre-school and crafts. We also use the church for local meetings and school meetings. A
great need is new benches in the church. A special thank you for the most beautiful mural in
a church in all the world. As the picture took form I knew that God was guiding the painters
hand, praise Jesus for the most beautiful talent He gave our benefactor.
Farming
1. Pigs
Praise God that made it possible for us to buy good stock for the piggery, we started with
five and it had grown to 48. The next extension is to build our own cold room so that we
can slaughter and sell direct to the public. Our first group is ready to be slaughtered by the
time we return home from our holiday. The pigs have proved to be a great investment they
help provide meat for the children.
2. Chickens
Once the extreme rain subsides we will also be focussing on the chickens once again. There
has been great storms is Swaziland and the chicks die when they are wet and cold. The
children love helping take care of the animals.
3. Cows
We are only milking one cow as we had to sell the other cows. Due to the feed prices rising
it became very expensive to continue with the dairy. There are three cows left and hopefully
we will be able to build up the dairy once the feed prices go down. It is great that we are
able to milk the remaining cows without feeding and have enough milk for the mission
Moringa or miracle tree not sure but time will tell, we were able to plant 1000 trees during
the All4Jesus visit in October. Our prayers are that we would be able to harvest the leaves
and dry them to pound it into a powder which the local families could add to their stews
that they eat with the maize meal their staple food. This powder would provide much
needed vitamin and minerals supplements. This donation came in a time of great need,
thank you.
Beanie Project
This project has blessed so many families we have seen more than 40 families lives changed
this year due to a regular income from the beanies. To say the least we have gone through
major trials to continue. First of all finding a clearing agent proved difficult until Fedex
agreed to help on our first consignment. Then getting the AGOA papers sorted seemed
nearly impossible. Caroline came down and did the rounds with me until we got all the
paperwork done.
Eventually the yarn became difficult to locate as the post-office went on stick for weeks and
to follow the road transport people. As we breathed a sigh of relief the textile people went
on strike and to this day we have not been able to get the yarn we need. The cherry on the
cake is the suppliers discontinuing colors without prior notice. Although we face all these
problems we are taking a stand and know God initiated this and He will continue what He
started.
We are helping them with the making of paper beads and other jewels please pray for a
miracle in this area.
Komati Project
Praise the Lord for Cindy and Jared they sold their home and started a non profit called All4Jesus.
Their selfless gift has made it possible for the high school children to live 5min from school. Kallie
and I knew we had to expand but everything seemed to work against us and we prayed about this
and decided that if this was from the Lord He would provide all the funding. He did and we are
blessed that the children have moved into their new home. The grade 7 children would be moving
down next year. In the one house will be boys, Zweli, Bhegani, Nkosingphile, Promise, Lucky,
Ayanda, Pumlani, Mancoba and Quawe. Michael and Bongani are going to trade school and they will
come home holidays.
The girl’s house has Mbali, Nomphumelelo, Busisiwe, Zinhle, Petsile and two girls from the chiefs
home that are orphans. We could take in more girls if needed. Praise be to God in the highest.
Give what you have, for you never know – to someone else it may be better than you can ever dare
to think.
JAN BUCKNER
Jan has being coming to help in various areas at the mission. She has been a great blessing to the
little ones and the smaller girls. May God bless her coming and going..
KRISTEN MCGRAW
Dear sweet Kristen came and helped with anything and everything. We are sad that she left but
ultimately you have to listen to the voice of God not man. Doesn’t the Word of God come to us like
a soft rain shower, dispelling the fury of the flames? Isn’t it like fireproof armour, against which the
heat is powerless. Whatever occurs in the valley of tears I know He has chosen me.
PERMANENT STAFF
MARGIE BREWER
Dear Margie has been a great blessing and has gone through great trials herself this year. First of all
she was attacked by dogs and then had her credit card details stolen. Praise God for CLF that
covered her medical bill and All4Jesus that helped. She had a great visit with her family and we a
grateful that she has returned to continue her work with us here.
Pain’s furnace heat within me quivers.
MINA PURIAS
She has ventured into the mission field what a brave lady. Mina is currently helping take care of the
children in the SA home. She had to face a not so friendly landlady but she stood her ground.
Hopefully she would be helping in various other sections of the ministry soon.
MARK HACKETT
Mark came to help Kallie with construction and various other things. Mark has been rather busy
since we have been building non stop. He is returning home on the 11th and not sure if he could
come back due to financial difficulty.
TEAMS
CLF
NO PRAYER IS EVER LOST, OR ANY PRAYER BREATHED IN VAIN. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS PRAYER
UNANSWERED OR UNNOTICED BY GOD AND SOME THINGS WE SEE AS REFUSALS OR DENIALS ARE
SIMPLY DELAYS.
1. JUNGLE GYM
Tom and Linda became a part of our work when we were struggling and decided to partner
with us. Wow we had been praying about a jungle gym and felt guilty as there was so much
need all over but when it was built I knew this was from God. Thank you once again to all
that made this dream real.
3. CLINIC
The clinic, a lifesaver in the midst of poverty, what a wonderful gift. God’s love is bigger than we
could ever know or understand. What a blessing to know we are able to help people that would not
be able to go to hospital. Thank you, thank you, thank you. An anonymous donor blessed us through
CLF.
ALL4JESUS
They came and gave themselves to serve the people of this area and praise the Lord for their loving
commitment. They also painted the kitchen at phase two Komati Project and helped with other
tasks, planting the Moringa trees, packing the medicine in the clinic and setting up the clinic. They
blessed all the children at school with back packs filled with food and goodies.
CHRIST SOMETIMES DELAYS HIS HELP SO THAT OUR FAITH MAY GROW AND ENERGISE OUR
PRAYERS. OUR BOAT MAY BE TOSSED BY THE WAVES WHILE HE CONTINUES TO SLEEP, BUT
HE WILL AWAKE BEFORE IT SINKS. HE IS NEVER TOO LATE.
RON PURIAS
The group from Canada came and blessed us and built the volunteer dorm, they worked real hard
and we were blessed to have them be with us. We are looking forward to their next visit. The
All4Jesus group was the first team to stay in the new places. The contractors finished the building
and Mark helped with the plumbing
Whatever the Lord may ask of us or however slow He may seem to work, we can be absolutely sure
he is never a confused or fearful Savior.
COERTZEN FAMILY
KALLIE ON SABATICAL IN MARGATE
Our family has gone through a time of testing greater than ever before. There is so much to praise
God for that all the problems we experienced seem so insignificant right now.
Kallie: First of all Kallie had to get treatment for traumatic stress disorder. The dr. was surprised that
he was not diagnosed before. Kallie has to have his cancer checked and will be seeing the urologist
fish.
Charmain: It has been so busy and I knew that my body was warning me something is wrong. First of
all they diagnosed fibromyalgia and then found a growth the size of a tennis ball in my uterus. The
end result was a full hysterectomy and cancer growing. Still waiting for the final results but dr. is
hopeful that he got it all out. Follow-up due on the 10th.
Carl: Wow it is hard to believe my baby is finished with primary school and will be venturing into the
high school “scary” for moms. He did well with his studies and a special thank you to Tom and Linda
that have sponsored him this year.
Naomi: Missy is going to school next year and she is looking forward to it.
David: He is growing and loves playing on the new jungle gym. Often he just pops into the baby
house to visit his buddy Danny.
MESSAGE
The eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth , to strengthen those whose hearts are fully
committed to Him.
God is looking for men and women whose hearts are firmly fixed on Him and who will continually
trust Him for all he desires to do with their lives. God is ready and eager to work more powerfully
than ever through His people, and the clock of the century is striking the eleventh hour.
THANK YOU
1. BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S
2. COMPASIONATE LIFE FOUNDATION
3. ALL4JESUS
4. HEART FOR AFRICA
5. JOHN HEIRS AND HIS GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS
6. RON PURIAS AND HIS TEAM
7. ALL THE VOLUNTEERS
8. HERMAN AND RONEL
9. SPAR
10. SHOPRITE
11. TUKKIES
12. ALL OUR CHILDREN’S SPONSORS
EXAM RESULTS
SIBONISO SIMELANE 83% POSITION 2 GR 5