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The Lenasia Church of the Nazarene is involved in the following community projects. These projects are fully funded by the church and are dependent on donations and sponsorships received from the congregation as well as outside assistance from individuals and corporates. The HIV AIDS Feeding Programme Spreading GODs Love  Every Wednesday evening a few members of the congregation gather at one of the cell group meetings in Lenasia South where they make sandwiches. These sandwiches are then taken the next day to a state hospital in the area where HIV AIDS patience receive their medication. The medication works best after a meal. The patience are very appreciative of the sandwiches and we believe it goes a long way towards spreading Gods love with no strings attached. The Neolyn Memorial Wayside Sunday School From Tragedy to Hope.  A young father, his wife and their 3 year old son who were members of the church were the victims of a tragic vehicle accident in which they lost their lives. This unbelievably heart wrenching event, was the motivating factor that resulted in the parents of the young father who are also members of the church to begin a wayside sunday school in memory of their grandson Neolyn. The Neolyn Memorial Sunday School is held every Sunday afternoon at the Sharicrest Primary School in Extension 10, Lenasia. It caters for approximately 80 children who come predominantly from the informal settlement in the area. The children are taught a bible lesson, and are treated to a meal which consists of some juice and a sandwich. For some of the children, this is their only meal for the day. The children are also given any donations such as shoes and clothing that the church receives from donors. The church also supplys the meal that is given to the children. More than supplying a need in the community, more then offering a group of youngsters in a desititute environment a little hope, The Neolyn Memorial Sunday School provides an opportunity to show Gods love. The love that Jesus has shown us by giving His life for us on the cross, is not only the gift of salvation to us as believers, but is also a gift that we must share with everyone. The Holiday Bible Club Uplifting The Community. Every year, the Church hosts a Holiday Bible Club for 5 days. This happens during the mid year winter school holidays. The Sharicrest Primary School is gracious enough to allow us the use of their premises fro the five days. We cater for roughly 800 - 1000 children on a daily basis. The children who attend are mainly from the informal settlement in the area. As part of the programme, we supply a hot cereal breakfast as well as a sandwich and hot chocolate lunch. We also have an opportunity to teach the children from the word of God and invite them to accept Christ as their saviour. The programme is very structured and well planned. The children are showered with love and attention in an effort to make a difference in their lives. Clothing donations are collected throughout the year and these are then given to children who need it most. There is a definate build-up of exitement to the last day which is ended with a wonderful hot cooked meal that everyone enjoys. In as much as the children enjoy the five days and are blessed by Gods word and the fellowship, I believe that our members and volunteers benefit most from the blessing that they recieve as they act out Gods instruction to love our neighbours as we love Him. Our Holiday Bible Club 2014 was a huge blessing. All glory to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ for keeping all the children and volunteers safe. Thanks to all who have worked so hard to make this week such a blessing. See all five days pictures available on our gallery page.
Its Holiday Bible Club 2014
Day 1 Very cold but our hearts are warmed by the fact that we are at the beginning of another exciting week of fun and activities with the kids here at Shari Crest Primary School in Lenasia ext 10. This site has a lot of followers during this time. People who are at work and unable to be at the activities or people who for some reason are not able to be with us can follow us on their phones or PC's. We also have a few international visitors to our site. Thank you all for demonstrating your interest and we really appreciate all you do for us in what ever way you show your love. Continue to pray for us that the Lord will take care of every child and adult that is involved in the Holiday Bible 2014, and that He will supply every need. Please leave a message on our visitors page. We will be updating this page regularly with pics and events. Watch Mondays Memory Verse Promo Here : http://youtu.be/OYnTwVm3Ol4
Going to Class First Hall Session Day 2 Ready and waiting. We will be updating this site as we get news
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DAY 5 HERE IS A DAY BY DAY SUMMARY OF WHAT HAPPENED AT THE HOLIDAY BIBLE CLUB 2013 Day 1 Holiday Bible Club 2013 has begun, the children are arriving in their hundreds, registration started in earnest this morning. Keep checking for updates.
Early at the school (6:00am) with the prayer group to commit the day to the Lord and ask for His protection over all at the Holiday Bible Club 2013. Yesterday was an unbelievable day with a record 735 children being registered. We are looking forward to another blessed day today. Today we will be visited by a group of photographers who will take a photo of every child. This photo will then be given to them on Friday. We will keep you updated with pictures and stories throughout the day. If you are available come and join us for a hectic, fun filled, blessed day.  Early Morning at Holiday Club 2013 at Sharicrest Primary School  Empty Hall before the rush. The Children are arriving, already there are new registrations. We will update figures before lunch time. Thanks to everyone following us online, your messages of support are greatly appreciated.  Ensuring safe road crossing.  Volunteer Devotion Time  The Rush - Hall Time 
 Another amazing, busy day. An unbelievable 850 children in attendance today. Looking forward to tomorrow. Day 3
7:00am - Preparations are underway for another exciting day at Holiday Bible Club 2013. The prayer team were here, faithfull as usual pleading Jesus precious blood over the school, the volunteers, the children and all the ctivities planned for today.
As the day comes to a close, we reflect on 4 days of extremely hard work, heart wrenching stories of extreme poverty. We have also witnessed a hunger to learn like we have never seen before. Our volunteers leave each day mentally and physically exhausted, but spiritually uplifted. Tomorrow is our final day, its going to be ...! Watch this space. Day 5 Rested and ready. No wind, coldor cloud is going to keep our children away. Today is our final day and its going to be exciting. We're going to tell you all about it.   Final Devotion Time  Getting a warm outfit to help against the cold  Packing 1200 party packs for our children to take home   During Hall Time today, Captain Nemo came to visit all the way from the USA. We were also treated to a fabulous show by our dancers. The children thoroughly enjoyed both performances. Currently the attendance for to day is just under 1100 children, another first for Holiday Bible Club. All praise honour and glory to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who makes all things possible.  On Tuesday, a group of photographers from Ubuntu Help Portrait took photos of all the children, here the kids are looking for their beautiful pictures.  Very happy with my picture.  Handing out practical party packs to the children after serving them a good hot meal with dessert on this cold day as they leave the school.  What a great experience for all who were involved in this wonderful project. What a wonderful rewarding experience for the volunteers who gave of their time and talent to the service of our saviour. What a blessing these five days have been for the many sponsors that gave so unselfishly. As a church, I believe that we have gained more then the children we have served, we have become richer in our experience, bolder in our ability to take on bigger projects, extremely prouder of the actions and behaviour of our youth, leadership as leadership should be, grounded in the fact that our weak hands in the hand of a an almighty God makes us giants. Thank you to all who have made this event possible. All Praise, Honor and Glory to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who makes all things possible. SOME FACTS ABOUT THE HOLIDAY BIBLE CLUB We clothe, feed and teach +/- 1000 children per day for 5 days and to put this whole project together, costs us +/- R40,000 a year. • 100 x 500g Nesquik Chocolate • 100 Litres Milk • 50 x 1kg Margarine • 750 Loaves Bread • Crisps/Fruit/Juice/Sweets/Toys – (Party pack for the Friday +/- 1000 kids) • 2 x 20 lit Peanut Butter • 2 x 20 lit Jam • 5 x trays of eggs • Cheese • Polony • 5000 Paper Cups 250ml (1000 per box - 5 day) • 2 x 200 Tea Bags • 4 x 750g Coffee • 1000 plastic tea spoons • Sunlight Liquid – (3 x 2litre bottles) • Omo Bleach – (3 x 2litre bottles) • Kids Clothes from ages 1 to 15 years • A4 X Photocopy Paper • Stationery • Arts and Crafts material • The hiring of 5 tents (9m X 12m) for 5 days • The hiring of 2 way radios • Printing of 100 x A2 Posters, mounted for street pole advertising • Printing of 5000 x A6 Leaflets to give out in the area
All made possible by the Grace of God and the giving hearts of our congregation and our generous donors. The HIV AIDS Feeding Programme Spreading GODs Love Every Wednesday evening a few members of the congregation gather at one of the cell group meetings in Lenasia South where they make sandwiches. These sandwiches are then taken the next day to a state hospital in the area where HIV AIDS patience receive their medication. The medication works best after a meal. The patience are very appreciative of the sandwiches and we believe it goes a long way towards spreading Gods love with no strings attached. The Mentorship Programme
The Lenasia church of the Nazarene is proud to announce the establishment of a mentorship program. This program aims to advise, direct and support kids and the youth with programs and study aids to make informed decisions on career choices. |
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The Quiet before the Storm
LENASIA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Cnr of Penguin and Sparrow Streets, Ext. 1, Lenasia, 1820
Rev. Vincent Kandan - 082 301 4742 Email: info@lenasiacotn.co.za
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