Masi Community -
. There was a huge fire that burned down lots of homes in Masi just a couple weekends ago. Around 4500 people were displaced and without their (few) worldly possessions - no food, shelter or clothing. Four of our Living Hope staff were personally effected - homes ruined. Living Hope and the surrounding communities rallied around those effected and are busy rebuilding homes, supplying clothing and rebuilding physical lives. It's also been brought to our attention that as in any disaster, the people involved are crying out to God and questioning God's sovereignty and reasoning behind this disaster. Pray for the Believers in this community to bring light to those in grief.
Red Hill Community -
. Many in this community are Xhosa speaking Africans. This culture is NOT known for gang violence, but because of the influence of other cultures they are interacting with, a group of teens have begun a new gang. This small little community has been suddenly put on alert by this surprising turn of events. Life Skill Educators are trying to address the issue and divert attention from this new gang to positive things that are going on in the community. Pray for the enemy's attacks and the growth of teens in this community.
. Hygiene issues are continually a concern for Red Hill. There's no indoor plumbing and multiple families use the same outdoor pipe for water and also share toilets. One of our Life Skill Educators took this past week to teach about the simple act of washing hands before you eat. The children were so excited about this lesson, shared soap around the tap and were seen running up to other children on the street telling them to come wash their hands! Such a small and commonsensical concept in our eyes, but for a community without the convenience of running water - it's a foreign, luxurious idea. Hopefully we're instilling new hygiene ideas for a life-time!
Ocean View -
. Prayers needed to follow-up with children who have recently accepted Christ as their Savior at our Living Hope Camp.
. Specific prayers asked for an 8 year old who is now practically homeless. The dad left the family, the mom has a new boyfriend (whom she's living with) who doesn't want the child living with them - the mom has chosen the boyfriend over her own child and has put the child on the streets. Thankfully we think the grandfather is going to take the child in; however, we're concerned about this child's emotional state and also the physical needs of this 8 year old. Pray for this child - that she knows that she's loved by Christ and that He'll take care of her every need.
Capricorn and Overcome Heights-
. Recently found out that one of our regular Kids Club attendees in Capricorn (9 years old) has TB and is in the hospital for an extended stay. The family can't afford to travel and visit him, therefore he's all alone at the hospital.
. Also, one of our Kids Club members (10 years old with special needs) in Overcome was also hospitalized with TB. The initial reason he went to the doctor was for a persistent, nasty cough; therefore he was tested and concluded he had TB. After being treated in the hospital, it was discovered for that he has HIV as well. This child is now out of the hospital, but has lots of health and future issues to overcome. Pray for his family - that they would pay proper attention to this child and support him physically and emotionally.
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