TABITHA MINISTRIES - Luke 10:9

Care & Support for the Infected and Affected - June

2014

June was a busy month at Tabitha. Christian Life Academy

competed against other ACE schools in a netball and soccer

tournament. Sweetwaters (SW) home visits reaped new

believers. Buckets of Hope from BGR and the KY WMU

arrived to be unloaded and distributed to the SW community.

Our American volunteers painted our dorms, gave Math tests,

gave our toddler room a make-over, made a netball court, lead

Bible studies with the Tabitha kids, and did recreational therapy

with Seth. Local South Africans also volunteered to paint,

donated warm winter clothes and socks for our kids, and

sponsored our kids to go to the Royal show and ride some fun

fair rides. It has been a great month.

Christian Life Academy went to Sport Day

hosted by International Christian Academy and

competed in a Netball and Soccer Tournament

against the other ACE curriculum schools. Our

girl’s junior netball team won the tournament.

Our boy’s intermediate soccer team won their

soccer division as well. Our boy’s junior soccer

tied for first in their soccer division but lost the

tie breaker. Well done CLA kids!

Thank you BGR & KY WMU for

400+ Buckets of Hope to give fresh

linens & ointments to our hospice

patients in Sweetwaters!

Preach and Heal

By early June, we were able make house calls to

the people of Sweetwaters (SW). We had 4

patients give their hearts to Christ. We got to

give away 5 Zulu Bibles as well. At one home,

God provided a translator just in the nick of time

so the patient we counselled could understand the

Good News. We followed up with a recently

saved brother and found him sitting up reading

his new Zulu Bible. How encouraging that was to

see! Pray July will be even more fruitful as we

provide an evangelistic VBS and soccer camp in

Sweetwaters.

Volunteers hard at work!

Our American interns have been working

overtime. Shelby and Lauren worked with “our

Seth”. He received recreational therapy. Nate and

Scott painted the boys dorm, taught the boys to

make forts, and built net ball goals. They also had

a huge wrestle match which was a hit! Julie,

Melina, and Emily painted a netball court, taught

school, soccer, baking class, and Zumba. All

volunteers mentored a small group and storied

from Numbers to Joshua. Interns evangelized on

house visits as well. Our two Am teachers

(Kendra&Gina) tested our kids in math and gave

our toddler area a make-over. Ryan did lots of

handy-man tasks and taught morning devo’s.

Local Volunteers stepping

forward!

Thanks to the generosity of a private

local donor our kids got to attend the

Royal Show this year. Each child got to

ride a “fun fair” ride. For some it was

their first ride EVER! Many local South

African donated much needed winter

clothing and socks to warm our kid's

cold feet. It is a great feeling to be warm

again! Also local volunteers help paint

our boy’s dorm, make curtains and

provide shelving. Thanks so much!

Gymnastics is Fantastic!

Congrats to Mandy, Tim Tim,

and Lulu for medalling in the

Gymnastics competition in

Pinetown this month. Mandy

won a silver medal. Tim Tim

and Lulu brought home the

bronze medal. Well done you

guys!

Sing! Sing! Sing!

On the June 15th Sunday, the church the children

attend had a family service. All the children stayed for

the large worship service rather than being dismissed

to Sunday school. Our kids got to go on stage and lead

the congregation in a song. They were so excited to

teach the church the new song they had learned. Brian,

Ingi, and Tim Tim did a great job!

Baking Class is so delicious!

Look who is crawling and pulling

up? Our Miriam!-10 months

Donations that make us smile:)

Used or new laptops for our computer

room

Used or new lounge furniture for the

girl’s lounge.

New or used American DVD player and

DVD’s.

Used or new children's tennis shoes (ages

2-4).

Used VHS movies for kids

Sweater vests, scarves, toboggans, and

gloves for winter.

Hoodie sweatshirts –all kid sizes

Children’s pajamas for ages 8-11

Hand held mirrors for the girls' bedroom

dressing table

Happy Birthday Zethembe!

Our oldest is 12!

Check out our new beautiful

hair styles that we got this

month!

Praises and Prayer Concerns:

Praises: 4 lost souls saved in May and June in Sweetwaters on house visits!

BGR and KY WMU sending Buckets of Hope

God providing funds and donations for Tabitha kids to have winter clothing

Volunteers and Donors stepping up

Prayer Requests:

July evangelism holiday club (VBS) and soccer camps in Sweetwaters. Pray

many lost children come to know Christ.

God to give our children good health during the winter flu season.

Volunteer teams to arrive safely and be effective serving here.

Check out our website or donate online at: www.tabithaministries.co.za

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Physical address: Banking Details (for wire transfers)

Tabitha Ministries Bank Name: First National Bank

30 Doull Road Branch Code: 221425

Pietermaritzburg 3201 General A/C No: 62000881442

South Africa Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ

Tel: +27 033 394 1079 Bank Address:

Shop 47-50, Hayfields Mall

Mailing Address: 28 Blackburrow Road, Hayfields

Pietermaritzburg 3201

Tabitha Ministries Bank Tele No: +27 033 395 5000

Suite 192 Bank Fax: +27 033 386 4021

Postnet X6

Cascades 3202

South Africa

Email Address: tabithaministries@telkomsa.net

Or call our US number: (706) 925-4673 (HOPE)

We are so proud of our new play

therapy room. Thank you

Judith, Erin, Vanessa, and Isabel

for all your hard work!