Lawley 2 is an informal settlement outside of Johannesburg, South Africa, where people live in shacks with no running water, sewage or electricity.

It is in this context that WorldVenture's mid-term worker, Nicole Beardslee, has a Bible Club for children in grades 1- 3.

It's been a very fruitful year as 60+ kids have gathered each week to hear about God and His love for them, especially His love towards us in sending Christ.

Nearly 30 kids have accepted Christ into their hearts through this time.

Last week was the final Bible Club for the year. It was a Christmas party where the kids got to make a photo frame for their parent or guardian and decorate their own cupcake to eat.  They also were ecstatic to receive a new backpack, toothbrush, a small toy and candy. This was an over-the-top Christmas for these kids and the screams of joy just got louder as they discovered the next item inside the backpack.

What a finale to a great first year of bible club!

It was donations to the Compassionate Children's Relief fund for southern Africa that made this all possible.

This fund enables us to provide food assistance, school fees, medical care, Bible Club materials and Christmas gifts to the children in need.  I just wish that you could see their faces as we are able to help children who have so little to succeed in life.

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