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EVANGELISM
MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP
VOL.3 NO.2 2020
VOL.3 NO.2 2020
MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP
FUELLED BY PRAYER
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 NIV
HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS IN SOUTH AFRICA STORY BY AMBER THOMSON AND PHOTOS BY CHÉ COETZEE
In many places in South Africa, large families are forced to “isolate”, often in very small dwellings. This is the case for Sarah* and her family.
Sarah’s husband used to work in construction, but because of the lockdown brought about by COVID-19, he has been unable to work or receive any income.
Flying for Life seeks to bring sustainable and, most notably, revealed just how solutions to isolated communities volatile the situation really is. across South Africa. Its main project in this time focuses on giving food packs, We would love to continue clothes, and other essential items to families in need across Gauteng. We to bring help, hope and provide primarily to those who are healing to communities and experiencing poverty and have no way will continue to do so with of making an income under the current whatever funds are available. COVID-19 regulations.
We continue to hope for a greater stream of finances as the necessary work continues to bring these families what they need.
The main challenges faced by the team are funding and security. Sadly, due to lack of financial resources, the team has been unable to help and support everyone who has asked for help. We currently have a waiting list of desperate families and are faced with *Name has been changed. the responsibility to choose which of them will receive help and which will not.
This has led to a desperate situation for Sarah. Many times, their only option for food was to take used pots that neighbours had cooked in simply to make small amounts of gravy from the leftovers. She has been unable to afford nappies for their 3-month-old baby and their only option was to cut In addition, there is such a large need up their clothes to wrap him in. within the community that has often This is only one of the many desperate resulted in violence with people actions that we have seen by the attacking those trying to help. This has families we have sought to help. put our staff and the community at risk
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Page 4: Maxine Holman, CEO of MAF, Samantha Somdle, Project Manager of FFL, and Jenni, a volunteer prepare for outreach. Page 5: Maxine Holman packs the FFL truck for delivery
FUELLED BY PRAYER MAF SOUTH AFRICA Winter 2020
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