Hope Church volunteers serve public of George

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GEORGE NEWS - Earlier this month, on Saturday 15 July, the compassionate efforts of 470 dedicated volunteers from Hope Church left an indelible mark on hundreds of people and organisations in George. With 24 different locations as their canvas, they embarked on a day of simple, yet powerful acts of kindness that surpassed all expectations, making it an extraordinary day indeed.

Paul and Marinette van Coller, senior pastors of the Hope Church family, want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every volunteer who served.

It was not only the volunteers' time and effort that made a difference, but also the generous donations of cupcakes, blankets, paint, and financial contributions that played a pivotal role in making this endeavor a resounding success.

Hundreds of people in our city were impacted because of YOU. Together we created a meaningful impact that will last beyond just one day and into eternity. Well done, Hope Church family!

Our hope is that serving others becomes our focus throughout the year. We exist so others may live.

PHOTO GALLERY: Heartfelt thanks to Hope Church volunteers

Volunteers at Jonga High School.

Organisations that we served and what we accomplished:

APD (Association for Persons with Disabilities) - we tidied and cleaned their classrooms to get ready for the new term.
We dropped off donated blankets at the George Night Shelter and the SPCA. We also dropped of crochet beanies for babies at Phambili Refuge.
We blessed the staff members at Mediclinic George, George Hospital and Geneva Clinic with cupcakes to show how much our community appreciates them.
Carpe Diem School - we painted fun and interactive games in their courtyard for the children to play on.
George Child and Family Welfare - we held a fun programme with the children from all the homes.
Correctional Services George - we shared a message of hope with the prisoners and 27 said they want to serve Jesus.
Sonneblom Land Crèche in the Protea Park area - we repainted their jungle gym and their outside play area.
Hope Centre Wilderness Heights - we repainted the building inside and also made improvements to a community member's home where she cooks hundreds of meals for fellow community members.
Hope Church George - we revarnished the Hope Kids jungle gym.
Hope Church Parkdene - we held an outreach for the children of the community and had a fun programme with them. We also painted backdrops for the classrooms to liven them up.
Huis Outeniqua - we shared an encouraging message with the house members.
Jonga High School in Thembalethu - we cleaned their auditorium so that it would be ready for the new term.
Kidstop - we had a fun and interactive programme planned with the children.
Môreson Children's Home - we painted their jungle gym to make it more fun and joyful for the children to play on.
Oudtshoorn Dogs in Need (Odin) - we walked the dogs and played with the other animals. We were also able to donate some blankets and food for them.
Options Care Centre - we helped them to pack food packs for the community, and served with them at a garage sale to help them raise funds.
Phambili Refuge - we had a pamper session with the ladies and shared an encouraging message.
Rosemoor Old Age Home - we handed out cupcakes and spent some time with the elderly.
Conville Police - we washed 11 police cars.
Thembalethu Police - we painted their victim support room to make it more love-filled and comfortable for the victims.
SPCA - we walked the dogs.
Street clean-up in Pacaltsdorp - we cleaned the Rosedale main road.