GEORGE NEWS - Early Saturday morning, 23 December, the George night Shelter was full of buzz with the Alive for Jesus team.
As they were hard busy preparing a breakfast, the homeless inmates were gathering to sit in anticipation as the team not only prepared the breakfast but also served them.
The team members were full of joy while they worked together saying it was very meaningful to serve in an outreach in such a tangible way.
150 meals were prepared for the staff and those who sleeping over. The breakfast was a hotdog roll with two chicken and cheese Viennas, scrambled eggs, fried onions, fresh strawberries, croissants with cheese and strawberry jam. Lastly but not least a small milk tart for everyone. The bookmark “Jesus loves you” was handed out by the children.
Sponsors were the Redberry farm sponsoring the jam and fresh strawberries and Prince of Tarts the milk tars. The rest of the items were sponsored by 11 other private individuals and couples. Local companies such as The Grocery Express, Morningside Farm Fresh Eggs and The Bread House & Bakery supported the event by providing items at discounted prices. The preparation started the previous day when the onions were cut, bread buttered, tomato sauce added, and eggs broken. On the morning the team gathered 6am to warm the Viennas, fry the onions, jam the croissants and filled them with cheese. Photos were taken and sponsored by Gerber Sport Photography.
Rina Smith, supervisor of the George Night Shelter welcomed the team with open arms. She was especially grateful not only for the sponsorship, but also for the team coming to the shelter to serve the breakfast. She mentioned it is important for the public to notice that a homeless person can stay over at the Shelter for only R25 per night, which include a meal the night, toiletries for a shower and breakfast. Should the public want to sponsor a person, they are welcome to contact her at 044 873 2787.
Alive for Jesus is an NPC registered by Izak and Elmarie Malan with the vision to engage people to expand God’s kingdom by living for Jesus Christ. Their focus it so organises individuals/couples and especially families with children to reach out to a troubled world. Combining skills, time, goods, and donations collectively to leave a footprint of love and joy.
More outreaches are planned for 2024. As they are an interdenominational organisation, churches, families, companies, or individuals are welcome to contact them to take part of future events. Visit their website on www.aliveforjesus.org.
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