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e cross paths with numerous people in our lifetimes that make an
impact on us. This month I want to introduce you
to two of our residents:W
God continuesblessing you. Thevegetables that youdonate to
theministry are feedinghundreds at present.
n Saturday06 MarchO2010 Mrs
Viljoen and friendsreally surprised us.They supplied theMinistry
with a
he last couple of weeks have been hectic for Dr Jana and wejust
want to let her know that she and Pastor Herman are inour prayers.
We wish Pastor Herman a full recovery and thatTGod will strengthen
and raise you up to once again take your
rightful place amongst His loyal servants.
Mrs. Viljoen (Dealesville)
variety of food items, including chicken, pumpkins, eggs,
sugar,flour, maize meal. From all of us here in Bloemfontein a
heartfeltthanks and we pray that God blesses all of you
abundantly.
General newsinally, just to let you know that most of the
projects we havestarted in the Ministry are going well and there is
so muchexcitement. We can however do with some help on ourF
beading and music projects. We need some help as regards
trainingand equipment. Should you be in a position to help, please
contactthe Ministry on 051 430 5769.
hould anyone have any left over paint at home and don't knowwhat
to do with it, please contact us as we are aiming to paintSall the
patients rooms (90 rooms) and the kitchen.
orman was born on 13 December 1922 and has been a resident at
the center since 13December 2002. Norman is one of 10 children. His
brothers and sisters have all passedN away. In the year that I have
know Norman I can honestly say that we can all learn
something from this man. Not only is he the oldest resident in
the Ministry at present, but also themost willing. He still does
everything for himself i.e. showering, cleans his room, walks to
town andback, does his own shopping. Many of us younger ones can
take a leaf out of his book. Some timeago he was doing security
work at our main gate. His knees for some reason started swelling
and Isuggested he stopped helping at the gate. Well, as was to be
expected, he refused to stop helping atthe gate, as he didn't want
to go sit in his room and die. Norman has not been on a holiday
since hecame here in 2002.
Every morning one can hear Norman sing his hymns and not a day
passes without him telling you how blessed he really is. He truly
is aninspiration for most of us in the Ministry.
untie Mercia, as she is affectionately known in the Ministry, is
the oldest femaleresident. She was born on 10 January 1927. She
took up residence in Eden on 05AFebruary 1999. Today auntie Mercia
is one of our stalwarts when it comes to the
processing of vegetables that are donated to the Ministry. She
is always the first one thereand the last one to leave. If there is
one thing we learned from auntie Mercia it is that shenever
complains. This lady partakes in all activities in the Ministry,
works with her ownpocket money and does her own shopping.
Auntie Mercia is one of the fortunate residents that visit her
family once a year. She has abrother in Port Elizabeth and every
year as her birthday present she gets to spend a monthwith her
brother.
They truly are an inspiration for most of us in the Ministry and
we want to thank them fortheir unselfish love and dedication to the
Ministry.
veryday there are various people and organizations involved in
the Ministry, each onemaking a difference in the lives of so many
people who are left destitute because of a number of circumstances.
We want to sayE thank you to Boelie & Marie Griesel of
Oppiekoppie Boerdery. Thank you for giving so unselfishly of
yourselves and we pray that
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Eden Teen Challenge centers Eden T.C centersVIRGINIA HEAD
OFFICE
Past. Herman ViljoenPO Box 631
Virginia, 9430Tel: 057 21237565Fax: 0866403065
Email: [email protected]
VIRGINIA
Me. Janet BotmaPO Box 631
Virginia, 9430Tel: 057 2123755Fax: 0866401698
Email: [email protected]
BETHLEHEM
Past. Dicky MaritzPO Box 1886
Bethlehem, 9700Tel: 058 3033241Fax: 058 3033380
Email: [email protected]
KROONSTAD
Past. Johan EsterhuysePO Box 2333
Kroonstad, 9500Tel: 056 2127275
Fax: 0866401709Email: [email protected]
BLOEMFONTEIN
Mr. Ralph BruinersPO Box 8772
Bloemfontein, 9300Tel: 051 4305769Fax: 0866401710
Email: [email protected]
BLOEMSPRUIT
Mr. Kobus SonnekusPO Box 19076
Bloemspruit, 9364Tel: 0793438998Fax: 0866401714
Email: [email protected]
