‘DEO
LAUDES’
(PRAISE THE
LORD)
HUMANITARIAN AID
"In the same way, faith by
itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."
James 2:14-17
WELFARE PROJECTS
For over 30 years members of the KZN “South Coast Dutch
Reformed Church”, Amanzimtoti have through Bible study/Home Groups (Deo Laudes)
and Mission Out Reach Groups (Biblia) ministered and offered humanitarian aid
to various welfare projects in Southern Africa. Recently the “South Coast Dutch
Reformed Church” congregation joined hands with ROA - the “Reach Out Africa”
campaign and various other Churches who have been working and assisting the
Kalahari San (Bushman) and other African communities in South Africa, Namibia
and Botswana with humanitarian and empowerment aid. "Reach Out Africa" (Martin Erasmus) is endorsed by The Order of Christian Service, Campus Crusade for Christ and The Jesus Film Project. The ROA campaign started in 2010 in memory of Adrian Phillip Herrewyn (2), who tragically passed away on 18 July 2010 (Nelson Mandela's birthday) after chocking on an apple.
In the days and times that we live in we experience on a
daily basis that there are many hurting and needy communities, people and
families who are in urgent need of accommodation, healthcare and basic
necessities such as food and clothing.
Many cannot afford the high cost of living and in many cases decent
affordable accommodation is not possible, the daily purchase of basic food and
clothing is also not possible as many are not working or do not earn enough to
support themselves or a family. The elderly, children and disabled suffer the
most.
Through the ‘Deo Laudes’ Volunteer Group and under
auspices of the South Coast Dutch Reformed Church, Amanzimtoti we have various
welfare projects under control and supervision of the KZN Christian Social
Services. With volunteer workers and relying entirely on donations we assist
individual families or welfare projects as much as possible with accommodation,
furniture, bedding, linen, crockery/cutlery, curtains and basic food and
clothing. Some of our projects include, but are not limited to;
> Various Caravan Parks where people in need live
> Palm Tree Children’s Home and Pre Primary School
> Kwa Makutha Crèche
> ‘One Stop Retirement Village’ and shelter for the
homeless
> Seed of Hope Centre
> ‘Poinsettia Park’ – Amanzimtoti Welfare Organisation
for the Aged
> ‘Residentia Mooihawens’ – Retirement Home
> ‘Jabulani’ – Retirement Units
> Annual Out Reaches to communities in need in Swaziland
and Botswana
> ‘Biblia’ Ministry – Durban Harbour Outreach to all
sailors/ship crews
> ROA – “Reach Out Africa” assisting Kalahari San
(Bushman) communities
> AMCUP – Amanzimtoti Community Upliftment Project
> KZN ‘Christian Social Services’
> Amanzimtoti Cares
As can be seen there is a huge need and demand for help.
Without the involvement and funding, support and donations of private
individuals, communities, families, local Churches, volunteers and business, it
will be near impossible to assist the many needy people. We invite and approach
you, your family, your Church and the business community for assistance by
providing us with donations of rejects or excess products, perishable or
non-perishable goods and clothing. There is also a huge shortage of Bibles, Christian
books/literature, educational materials for children,
wheelchairs/crutches/walkers for the disabled/Aged. 
We have also started a campaign to spread the Word of God
to the blind/illiterate/partially sighted by giving Solar Audio Bibles to
families – content is the Full Bible in your heart language, the “Jesus Film
Audio” and Praise and Worship music. A further project is to have movie
night’s, showing the Jesus Film (Campus Crusade for Christ/Jesus Film Project)
and other Christian movies/DVD’s to communities, churches, Old Age Homes,
Retirement villages, Orphanages and Shelters for the homeless. Thank you to all our prayer partners, supporters, volunteers and generous donors. Without you, all of our efforts will be much more challenging.
Please feel free to contact us;
Martin Erasmus +27 79 605 1049 - email : martin@art-me-africa.com
Martin Prinsloo +27 83 650 5315 – email: mjprinsloo777@gmail.com
Lettie Du Buson +27 82 506 7603 - email: lettiedubuson01@gmail.com For news and up-dates see:
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