Day 7

It's been a few days but we've got some updates from those that have taught at the Academy and those Team Members who have been over to Sweet Home.

TOWNSHIP VISITS

Today Monica, Carla, Matt, Nicole and Alan went to Sweet Home to discuss with the Community Health Evangelists (CHEs) about Alcohol and Drug Abuse. We discussed the 12 Steps To Recovery followed by Scripture and biblical references. The CHE's could relate to the problems that arise from addictions and helped talk through the cultural differences to make the program relevant for this community. During the afternoon alcohol awareness classes were taught. The CHE's were shown graphic pictures of the effects of alcoholism on your body.This information will then be passed on to the Sweet Home Community. The CHE's were inspired by the classes and the discussions that ensued and were ready to learn more about how to start an Alcohol Awareness Program.

Wood, Aaron and Harrison went into the neighboring community of Philippi to update and repair computers at St. Paul's Church. They were also able to attend a After School Program (ASP) graduation for junior high students. They were all amazed by the joy expressed by the students during the ceremony.

BRIDGES OF HOPE ACADEMY

Those Team members who were not in the Townships spent the day leading classes for the students. Classes were taught on Prayer journal writing, music appreciation, creating and solving mysteries, minerals and rocks of South Africa, math and English. The students have enjoyed a break from their regular classes and learning some cool stuff!

After school we held a Carnival for the students. We set up a face painting station along with several games with prizes and the students had a blast!


The Team has been working really hard with classes and other smaller projects at the Academy but do feel overwhelmed by the needs of those within Sweet Home. We all know that God is doing great things there but feel helpless at times.

With many blessings and love,

Claire and Team South Africa :)