So What Can We Do?
Well, we’ll certainly know more after we experience it first hand. But here is a quick look at some of the questions and answers we discussed with Mike and Michelle during their visit.
When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.
Mark 6:3

Should we bring "things" for the children with us on this trip?

In general, no. South Africa’s regulations, taxes and policies make it difficult to bring or send items into the country. It’s not impossible, just difficult. Certain items (such as school supplies) have a better chance of making it through the screening process. The good news, however, is that unlike other places in the world, the South African economy does produce the things these children and villages need. But the children and villages just don’t have the money to buy them.

It appears that money will be the best thing for us to bring along. Once in Africa, your mission team will be able to shop for the children and even take them shopping for themselves. Michelle shared that most of these children have never been shopping and have never had belongings that weren’t hand-me-downs.

Michelle emphasized that our presence, our willingness to love and care for these children is actually the most important aspect of the trip. She explained that for these children, someone coming all the way from America to share kind words, a gentle touch, a laugh, a tear, love and hope is an amazing gift. The children feel less forgotten; they feel hope.
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